Help Updating Exterior

11 years ago

What colors would you recommend for this 1911 original up/down duplex? And what style would it be considered? The last owners painted it turquoise where it was previously brick red/brown, which was even more unattractive since it matched the red brick so closely. There is a heavily popcorn-textured (and dirty!) off-white stucco on the porch gable, as well as covering an addition on the back and the garage. Should I redo the stucco, leave it, or replace it with siding? Please ignore the landscaping -- we haven't moved in yet! If it matters, we will be owner-occupants of the property. Thank you!

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bungalowmo
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I have a redbrick house & have finally chosen these 3 colors. It took a LONG time to find colors I wanted for a red brick house. I think they make a statement without being too bright or showy. Every red brick house in my town has white trim & I'm sick of looking at it!!!

My metal roof & certain wood trim pieces.
Paint Color SW 6213 Halcyon Green from Sherwin-Williams · More Info

For all my sash & certain trims..
Caviar SW6990 - Sherwin-Williams · More Info

3rd trim color
Paint Color SW 6211 Rainwashed from Sherwin-Williams · More Info

Where it's all going: I can just see my rafter tails in the caviar with the rainwashed in between.
Outdoor House Colors · More Info
bungalowmo
11 years ago
I really like your house!!! I could see these colors on yours too! Took me years to decide!
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everettjl
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion, bungalowmo! I really like the look of cool colors against warm brick. It's going to look great on your house. Hopefully you post a before-and-after. I'd love to see it.
bungalowmo
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Oh...it's a project in the works. All my casements need to be stripped & reglazed. Been working on the windows for 4 years now. Sore shoulders & yard work get in the way too. I've been stripping & sanding my entire porch as well.

I do love my old house, but she's a handful. It's a labor of love tho & I'd never dream of moving!

Yours has that tall, majestic look to it! Love that you still have the old sash! Wavy glass is so cool :0)