Exterior paint color help

8 years ago

Hi! I am getting the exterior of my house painted in a little over a week and am stressing about my choice. My house is 50% brick, 50% fiber cement siding. The siding is currently a cream color and I don't want to do anything to drastic. I had chosen SW-Accessible Beige but I'm afraid it may be too cool after painting a few areas. I had chosen SW-Urbane Bronze for the door, but I am open for suggestions for that as well. Thank you for any help you can provide!

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JudyG Designs

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

The picture of the brick in the closeup is deceiving. Curbside view shows the brick as a lovely soft pinky red tone. I would probably be considering a light color with a hint of bronzy undertone like B.M. Going to the Chapel.

As for the front door, from curbside, the dark color makes the entry look empty.

Would you consider a stronger, brighter color? B.M. Lakeside Cabin.

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Holly F
Original Author
8 years ago
That is an interesting view! I wouldn't have ever thought pink. The brick does have several shades of browns and some terracotta. I also appreciate your comment about the front door. Here is another photo of the brick colors.
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JudyG Designs
8 years ago
Your house is lovely, BTW and you are up early.
Holly F
Original Author
8 years ago
That is kind, Judy! I am an early riser and hardly ever see 10pm ET :)
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Creative Visual Concepts, Kevin Strader
8 years ago
Are you looking to just freshen it up (Accessible Beige, Going to the Chapel) or are you looking to make more of an impact? There are some taupe tones that would work with the shingles and change the look of the house more. Then you could do a "POP" of color on the front door. If you're interested in seeing a virtual makeover check out my web site, Creative Visual Concepts. I do mock ups to show you how your house could look.
Holly F
Original Author
8 years ago
I don't think I'm prepared to make an impact. I wish I was brave like that. "Freshen up" is a good description of what I'm looking for.
chloebud
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Holly, your house is great! You can upload a closeup of your brick on Sherwin Wms' site for some color suggestions. These are a couple I pulled from your brick. Lighting is a factor, of course, so it's not ideal. Maybe a good start. Obviously you want to also consider the roof color. If you're not that interested in impact for the door, a lighter color would help pull it out of the shadows and give more focus.
Holly F thanked chloebud
katinparadise
8 years ago
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Holly F
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi all! Thank you for your help! My front door is an assortment of colors right now, but you were right about it getting lost in the shadows. I painted some Accessible Beige on several different areas & had decided it sort of cools down the yellowness of the creamy color it is now which I liked. However, I have read through more posts & it seems the consensus is I should go darker?