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Need help with exterior design

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

I would like to change the exterior appearance of my house without changing the colour of the brick or the railing on the front . So basically I would need suggestions for the coulours of the doors and garage including contours, window contour, soffits and gutters. I would also like to change the apperance of the aluminum siding by either replacing with something else or painting it. Thanks in advance!



Comments (14)

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks for the suggestion, looks good! can I ask what application you used to make that colour change?
  • 9 years ago

    Here are a couple samples. I used Photoshop.



  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If you like the original purple color then you could consider painting the brick to better match your driveway and stairs. (I realize this is a hassle since you have brick on all sides. I'm just throwing the idea out there).

  • 9 years ago
    interesting suggestion. I am not sure I want to paint the brick but I admit that color looks good. I really don't like the purple. I you look at the other picture of the front, I have installed a railing on the stairs and a fence ehich is dark brown so not sure of the grey would match that railing color.
  • 9 years ago

    I just noticed the railing. I think since you said you don't really like the purple and you don't want to paint the brick, then stick to the original plan and paint over the purple. It's a great looking house. I'm sure whatever new color you choose will look great.


  • 9 years ago
    Thanks! But I find there is still a mishmash of coulours between the garage door, front door and window contours apart from the aluminum siding. Do you think a combination of two colours would be best for all of these?
  • 9 years ago

    I don't mind the garage color as is. It matches different colors in your stone. I do like BeverlyFLADeziner sample. I'm trying to mimic it but i'm having a hard time.

    Here's a try-

    Here is the same color but with matching garage

    I don't mind the original garage color.

    I have the same color brink on my home and our siding is a very light tan color.

  • 9 years ago

    Tough one. I wish more people would chime in. I'm not the best with color selections.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks a lot for your input! Is this a free version of photoshop you are using by any chance?
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    No problem :) I enjoy editing people's pics to help with ideas.

    Adobe (creator of Photoshop) may offer a 30 day free trial. But if you're not familiar with the program it will likely be challenging.

  • 9 years ago
    ok thanks!
  • 9 years ago

    Everybody's going dark, so I wanted to throw out a couple of lighter takes...

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I selected a color pulled from your bricks so the two items work together.