Color Choices for lake side Farmhouse **BEFORE** With PICS
HU-766555155
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I have a lake side farm house that we are updating... 6000sf and we are holding by the exterior.
Looking for some thoughts on colors... it is near jacksonville FL.
Bottom is red/brown brick
top is siding and wood
Windows are black
doors and garage are currently brown
How should we make this place shine.
I was thinking of not painting the bricks, and putting my energy to the siding and doors/garage.
Please provide your thoughts and color pairs... i can use the help here
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ffpalms
14 days agolast modified: 14 days agoHere are a few green houses for inspiration, and a few Benjamin Moore colors that might work.
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9 days agoThat dark brown brick is limiting your color options. You'll have to use earth tones. A dark taupe with brick red trim could also work if green is not floating your boat.
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8 days agolast modified: 8 days agoFL lake side, farmhouse: it seems to me it calls for pastel colors? something like this?
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