Exterior paint color help
9 years ago
We have been pondering a new updated look for our 1940s cottage bungalow home. We love the charm but want to update the exterior without losing the character. Please help. Any advice is welcome...
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9 years ago
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoCharming house! I think a light, soft gray would be nice with your roof (which is a nice neutral color). I also like the charm of a soft yellow with white trim and blue door, such as in the attached photo. Some window boxes on the larger windows would be fitting. Trim the hedges back to expose more of the windows.
Your lower, double windows are a bit too large for properly sized shutters. I love the trim around the window in Betty's first example.
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoI love your house. It's as cute as a button and so charming. I spent a little time on the Sherwin Williams website. I kind of like these colors I used (Secret Cove and Real Red...left your shutters the same color):
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