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The blue has got to go! Exterior paint color help needed please
Comments (19)To my eye, what your house needs most is unity. Right now there are too many ideas, and the house looks like a series of unconnected pieces. I think the brick should remain unpainted and that it should be the starting point for your new color plan, along with the roof color. One option is to paint the entire lower half of the house, including the garage door, in a low contrast color suggested by the brick, including the small area of wall above the garage door. The upper section of wall could be a little lighter, or it could be the same color. Definitely not something high contrast or dramatic, because you're trying to pull the elements together. Is the trim paintable? The answer to that influences your wall color too, as it's best not to have a high contrast white with brick and a dark wall color. If the trim can't be painted, factor the color into your plan. Another issue is the front door, which because it's recessed and in the dark, needs to be in a warm rich color like a barn red harmonized with the brick to make it stand out so that it's the welcoming focal point. The storm door should be painted the same color. Don't accent the small bit of molding on the front porch. Either remove it or treat it as texture by painting it with the wall. The shutters should be accented in a different color, maybe a rich gray. I'd put shutters on the other upper window to add balance. If the inner windows are paintable, it's a chance to use another color, or to repeat the shutter color. Congratulations on your new house. Hope this helps....See MorePlease HONESTLY tell me what you think of this FLOOR... Like? Dislike?? Impressions??
Comments (45)@shortped - definitely hear you on that. The walnut has the slightest bit of red/warmth that shows in it. It is exaggerated by the warm incandescent lighting that was used to take the pic a bit and fortunately isn't super red in person. I agree that makes furniture choice tough! Our furniture is really basic at the moment... actually, who am i kidding... we actually don't own any furniture for this room yet. This project has draimed us, but we will piece things together as we can. :) lol - I can say that I got a great area rug on sale from PB (blues and whites in it!). - @monowad - thank you! - can't wait to see what it does look like after the finishing coat... i do feel it will be better....See MoreFirst Home! Please Help--Blue walls, taupe sofa, and WHAT?
Comments (22)Window covers. Try bamboo shades in dark brown they are inexpensive, you can buy at Home Depot, Lowes . Then if you want add a rod and panels, in a taupe print. Like a chevron, or Ikat design. Something contemporary. Keep rug in that theme too. Ok to put prints together as long as in same color range. Ikea has great prices. Accessories like art, mirrors all can come from Ikea. A fun store if on a budget. You can get parson tables and use as coffee table buy 2 and place side by side in front of sofa. They are $12. Panels for windows too. Plants are great for filling walls place. As are floor mirrors which are 6 ft tall in a dark frame great in a entry. Just lean on wall. Great sky line pic for $49. Big. Have fun....See MoreSuggestions for exterior color scheme, please tell me if this matches
Comments (34)And read old house guy: http://www.oldhouseguy.com/windows/ On windows before wholesale replacement with vinyl. The myth out there is that you will save money in the long run on maintenance, etc if buy all new cheap products. It is a sales pitch. Of course a siding guy would tell you your windows/siding/stone are beyond repair. Have you had a mason quote cleaning and repairing the stone?...See MorejohnCT
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