exterior makeover. might paint the brick
if we can keep the brick and work with it to look amazing, great ! but we are leaning towards painting it. siding change to board and batten, and maybe in the peaks those shingles . oh . and we have to replace all the windows. this is in a neighborhood on a crescent , house is about 40 years old. DO we paint brick light then dark on top, other way around, I have no idea ! thanks the brick is a light brown . hard to explain, this photo makes it look darker. i want plain windows , shutters to come off, etc
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Comments (15)I'm usually not one to criticize here on Houzz so let me get this over with now...your house is both a color and architectural disaster. I'm not a fan of the current color...it is not a very pleasant color and is dated, as well. As it is the primary color, I'd start with changing it, then selecting a color for the brick. I'm wondering if you might be OK with the brick in its current state if the other siding is a different color. I am with your husband when it comes to whitewashing brick...it has its place - usually on much older structures - but I don't see it working well with your house. Would the same paint color on the brick and garage door work? The white garage door claims too much attention and shouldn't (it is nearly the home's focal point)...it is just another garage door and nothing special to look at. The white windows are doing a bit of the same thing...calling attention to themselves even though the bay window is a totally different style than the upper-floor windows. You have endless new subdivisions being constructed in Southern California...pay a visit to some of those to check out the current trends in color....See MoreExterior Paint Ideas - Split level with Brick - paint brick or not?
Comments (24)I really like the combination from Patricia. That sage-y green can look great with certain brick. I think your #2 color looks good with the brick (and mortar). Remember you need the color you choose to work with the roof, too. Computer screens can be iffy, but your #1 choice looks somewhat similar to the sage from Patricia. on my screen....See More1930 property exterior brick makeover
Comments (17)It's a pretty awesome property. I honestly think all I would do to it for now is to wash the brick (gently so as not to damage). This one I would not paint the brick. You could freshen up the landscaping. I love the brick pavers but that is a whole lot of hardscape. You might remove some to allow for more planting. Good luck and it really is gorgeous!...See More- PRO
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lisedv
last monthAll one colour could also be quite nice. Select a white that will match the brick colour. Look at the Romabio website for a limewash finish for your bricks.
https://romabio.com/masonry/limewash/ageless-beauty/
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27 days agoAaaaahhh since you don't love the brick than maybe a German Schmear. It's very magnolia farms Chip and Joann Gaines but looks very pretty and softens the brick. I think maintenance may be easier than a painted surface
https://authentic.germansmear.com/before-after-photos
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