Exterior update

8 years ago

I’m trying to help a friend with paint colors for her door and trim. We like the idea of updating with dark trim and door, all in the same color, but can’t decide if this home is too traditional for that. Wish we could paint the brick, but husband won’t go for it! We’ve chosen a door/ shutter color that we like, but need advice on trim- keep it lighter or change it out? ( Yes, the door is off center; we have ideas to deal with that) 1. Her house 2.Her brick 3.Mock up with dark trim

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Denita

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I also think the gray looks very dreary and uninviting against the brick and would not paint the front door or the trim or columns gray as they will disappear into the dark visually.

I would paint all the door trim including the pediment and sidelights an off white. I would also paint the columns and fascia that same off white. If you do that you could paint the actual front door (only) a darker color. You could even go with a deep red that works with your brick. Or if you want to go darker, use black or charcoal. Surrounded by the off white, it will stand out rather than disappear into the brick.

Take a look how the off white below brings attention to the black front door. It is a different style from your home. Your home has the front porch that contributes to the darkness there, but you can overcome that with the right exterior paint IMO.

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The shutters could be a different color. Charcoal if you want them to blend into the brick or something lighter if you want them to show up.

The best thing for bringing out your friend's home's beauty is new landscaping.

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missybtag
8 years ago
I personally think something light and bright would look better; it's somewhat dreary and gloomy as is. Also, the door side lites should be painted the same color.
missybtag
8 years ago
Also, the pots and bench need to be brighter and more colorful and lively.
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atromper
8 years ago
I like the grey shutters but the grey door makes the house look spooky, not inviting. May be grey trim around the door with a warmer door color.
Ann Brenizer
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes, we know the items on the porch and the landscaping need to be addressed. The door trim is two different colors because we were trying out samples! Trim around door was light; we were trying to see if we liked the door and trim surround as one. The question is does this style Home lend itself to all dark trim ( see inspiration photo) or does it, because of the traditional columns, require white/ cream/ or light trim?
emmarene9
8 years ago
I would use a soft white for trim. It is not the columns but the overhead which makes white or pale gray more appealing. The picture above does not have that.

Does the house face north?