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Roof and Front Door for Red Brick Ranch help please

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Our house is a red brick ranch with some field stone accents and fairly new window and doors with combination of white and cream colored trim. The pillars are white although they could be painted. Inside the peak is the cream color. We need to replace our roof. Shall we stay with the same color? We are willing to change out the light fixtures also. We are also in the middle of a remodel and are considering replacing the front door with one that will let in some light but are concerned about losing the privacy that our 6 panel door provides. (I like classic and clean ... not a fussy or a modern look) I'd love pics of recommendations as it is difficult for me to visualize things! Thanks in advance for your help! I will add photos in comments.

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  • 8 years ago

  • 8 years ago

    Posting a photo would be of great help. Otherwise, it's a shot in the dark.

    Paned front doors are beautiful. Depends on the windows on the front of your home, etc. Therma Tru makes them with a chord glass so you have privacy since you do have that issue.

    Yet, hard to offer recommendations as no idea what your home looks like.

    D thanked Porter Edun
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Porter Edun...Yup! I just had to switch out from desk top to phone for that post. Please see the photo I just posted in the comments. (-:

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Could you please post a closer pic of the door? What are those white rectangles on the side of the door?

  • 8 years ago

    The white rectangles are field stone accents.

  • 8 years ago

    By the way the garage door was open. It is a white door!

  • 8 years ago
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    I like the dark grey roof that groveraxle suggests. You have a couple of different styles going on in front, so I would keep the front door style as basic as possible. Also, paint the garage door to match the roof or pull a color from the brick to blend in.

    D thanked phuninthesun
  • 8 years ago

    I would keep the roof a color similar to what it is now. I would remove the large bush under the big window and rework the existing plants.

    Here is an example of a door that would allow light to come in without compromising privacy. I would paint it and the stormdoor either sage green or dark red,

    Your house is very attractive already!

    D thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 8 years ago

    Phuninthesun...what are the different styles you see? I want to learn from you! And are you suggesting painting the white garage door so it blends in with the house?

  • 8 years ago

    grapefruit...that is the look I have entertained! Although with that window arrangement a person can see in. If I go with one row of windows only it is high enough that a person would have to stand on tippy toes.


  • 8 years ago

    D, sorry I chimed in earlier then was out of the house until only recently. If you have privacy issues, you might be better off with a full door and no lights. I don't mean to sound harsh as it's not my intent. Just the facts. Many glass doors out there with privacy glass such as chord glass... rain glass which I find a bit dated and some other types.

    This is an example. Realize you don't have side lights.. However, you can get a door with an obstructed view with a handful of glass types. Yet, seems like you might be happier with a full on solid door. I have fully large paned double doors. Yet, I don't mind it as the entry is semi large and the lawn deep. However, doesn't stop people from looking in, but I like them so? It's just preference is all.

    My main thought about front doors is looking at your windows on the front of your home and how the door will tie in to them. I see you have another door adjacent to the garage as well.

    As far as the roof I agree with above... a charcoal or dark gray/similar is most easiest to work with and works well with your home.

    D thanked Porter Edun