Cutie-Patootie needs paint for market appeal!

10 years ago

Hello everyone! This 1950's Southern California farm house is going on the market. Any ideas for paint colors that would keep it quaint and charming, but give it a contemporary vibe? There are no neighbors to consider color wise, so the sky is the limit! I'd like to keep it on the cheery side and not to dark. :) . There is siding and stucco to consider along with the trim and doors, (which have brass accents). We are open to local paint bids (OC) as well. Many Thanks!

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lefty47

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

HI -- This house is adorable !!! Do you need to paint it all ? I don't see much to do here really . Yellow has always been the top curb appeal house color but your house color looks nice . . What I see that is needed only here is the shutters are not the right size . I would take those off for a more modern look. Then just paint the front door a beautiful color or classy black . Then add hanging ferns and some pots of red flowers etc. A new statement entrance door hardware set getting rid of the 80's brass . EMTEK.com A bigger hanging or coach style lantern light . That should be enough done to sell.

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Jimmy Radatz
10 years ago
Everything about this house justifies a yellow paint color! Also, statistically speaking, yellow houses sell the easiest. Best of luck.
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acm
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
More on the quaint side would be yellow or periwinkle. If you want the contemporary vibe, agree that the tan is great, and some dark hardware would be enough of an update. Would also paint the siding on the side of the garage, which appears to be white, the same color as the tan siding on the house.
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Cinar Interiors, Inc.
10 years ago
What a warm and inviting home! Very beautiful curb appeal already. If anything, I would tile the front porch or install a brick paver.. Old Chicago Brick would look nice.
lisasocalbroker
Original Author
10 years ago
Wow. Thanks a million for the great comments and ideas! Those shutters are made of plastic and are ready to go! I hate to have the expense of a new door, but the hardware can easily be updated. A coach house light is prefect! The drought killed the landscaping, so that will be revived. Any other posts are welcomed, too. You guys are so generous with your time and advice, and it is appreciated. Lisa
er612
10 years ago
lisasocalbroker
Original Author
10 years ago
Cute! Is that a cornflower blue or ?? Periwinkle? Thanks for taking the time to mock that up!
er612
10 years ago
I intended for it to be more of a teal blue. Like this...
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