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Exterior paint colors

A Allison
7 years ago
Do you think this palette would look good on a single story cedar shake 50's rambler style home?
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    JudyG Designs
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    No. I don't like it even on that shed. I do like the blue trim, however. Add to that this color for the body of the house.

    Or

    This is BM Winterwood. I think I love it with the blue trim. You could live longer with it than the color in your inspiration photo.

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