1960's ranch with limestone exterior design/paint ideas
The front has the vertical cheap vinyl siding that is an olive faded green and the rest of the house is white siding.
We were thinking about a dark gray for the house, but with the main windows having white panes, wasn't sure if that would work? Otherwise, just looking for any scheme to go with the stone.
What to do with the door that goes to the garage that is smack dab in the middle of the house?
For the metal railing - add in a new railing, or remove all together? If adding railing, go modern horizontal metal or wood? or other options?
We need to pressure wash the stone to get rid of the rust/ discoloration, get a new roof and front door. Currently working on the landscaping.
Thanks in advance!
Comments (14)
Jilly
8 days agolast modified: 8 days agoNice-looking house!
I’m not suggesting the specific colors below (they have gray in their bricks), just wanted to show how a darker color can look fine with white windows:
For the railing and garage door, can you get a closer picture?Your stone is so perfectly neutral — nearly any color you like would work.
My choice would be a softer, warmer color … would be so charming!
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8 days agolast modified: 8 days ago
Lyn Nielson
8 days agoBehr Oslo Blue this color will be lighter in an exterior application. try paint samples on all sides of the house, in all types of light, and in the evening.
I'd leave the railing, it's simple.
I would paint the garage door the same color you choose for the siding.
Paint the entry door a color you love. Paint the garage entry door the same as the siding, unless you prefer guests enter there, then paint it a different color and put your house numbers there.
Megan
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8 days agolast modified: 8 days ago
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8 days agoI wouldn't do gray with the limestone. The stone is too yellow for that to work. Stick with earth tones like greens, warm whites, or taupes. And if you're changing the vertical siding, I'd go with board and batten and replace the clapboards on the side of the house, too. There are too many materials going on and you should simplify.
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8 days agolast modified: 8 days agoI said I like the idea of softer/calmer colors, and still do, but just came across SW Dark Night and think it looks great with light brick or stone (if you’re wanting something bolder):
It’s a very nice blue and would look fantastic with orange colors (front door).There are tons of examples of it doing a search, if you’re interested.
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5 days agoI happen to really like the color combination on your home and would paint the rest of the siding the sage green color. It's always such a good backdrop for landscaping.
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