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Paint Design Dilemma Exterior

Need help picking color for stucco trim update

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

We are debating between painting our brick home or just keeping the brick and updating the stucco color. The stucco is an off white and looks dull. What color would you paint the stucco trim? Any other exterior updates you would do?

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Janet Carter
Original Author
5 years ago
emmarene9
5 years ago
I like the house as it is.
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Lori A. Sawaya
5 years ago
The white trim needs to be close to the color of the windows so they look more cohesive instead of two separate elements pinned together.

Also the trim around the door needs to be the same color as the door for the same reason.
chloebud
5 years ago
I agree with Lori...absolutely the same color for trim and windows. Do not paint the brick. Lovely home!
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Lori A. Sawaya
5 years ago
Agree - do not paint the brick.

It's a classic, timeless red brick with subtle color variations, quiet pattern.

I'm all for painting brick white when it's ugly.

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