Exterior paint color for 1950’s ranch
I have a 1953 single story home with southern exposure which results in pretty intense sun here in the high desert in the summertime. All the front windows are original to the house as well as the metal awnings which provide a little bit of relief from the heat. Its in desperate need of a new paint job and I’m leaning toward a lighter color. My biggest concern is something that will match the brown-red shingle roof. Help!!!
Any other suggestions to boost the curb appeal would be greatly appreciated!
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Devon B
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Comments (6)A base of evergreens all the way across will add harmony to the line of your house. Right now there's too much bare house wall showing and it looks choppy. Add any flowers in the area in front of the evergreens. Small flowering shrubs like mini hydrangea, or perennials or annuals. Is there siding on the back and sides or only the bit on the eaves and under the 2 windows? Your window style is cottagey/country so don't try for a modern look. I'm assuming new windows are not a priority in the budget. The red brick colour is actually very attractive. Not sure the grey-green will look that good with the red brick. All downspouts should be painted to match the brick. If you want, you could paint the siding under the windows to match the brick too. If in doubt go with a colour a bit darker and more dull than the brick. The shrubs will further hide it. Shutters will look OK if you like them. I like how the black trim looks with your cream/sand siding. Shutters, light fixtures, mail box, railing all in black. Another dark colour would look good too but the black looks great with the cream/sand....See More
PROBeth H. :
last yearlast modified: last yearif you can, get some new windows which will help tremendously w/the hot weather. you need to dual pane low e windows. retro fit.
I'd start w/that first.
check w/the city or energy company for possible rebates. AND, it will make a diff w/your energy bills in the summer, and winter.
colors. how many options do you want? there are tons.for example, what about this ?
the 3 on the right would be the siding, garage door and trim colors, the cajun red would be the front door color.these others all follow the same premise.
any of these colors would look great w/your roof.when you pick a white, make sure it's a white that leans toward the red side of the colorwheel, not the yellow side. Like the whites I have in all of these photos.
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
last yearI know you would prefer a light color but the roof and the awnings are a strong color and IMO your home would look great in a charcoal gray
I tried to color it gray but the red bleeds through the image & it looks dark brown instead.
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last yearHere is for Beverly charcoal gray. Looks good, but may be not good for hot climate.
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Devon B
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last yearOnce you decide on your paint color, go to a small garden center and see if you can work with someone there to create front and back yards suitable to your terrain, light conditions, and weather. The less lawn the better in your climate--lots of hardscaping, mulch, and plants that grow well in the desert.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI know you're thinking a lighter color would be best with the heat, but I do love the richness you get with a medium or darker tone. This is a very desaturated green, almost leans into grey.
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