HELP!!! Awful Green Exterior Paint needs to GO!!
I just bought this house and escrow is closing next week. The current owners removed the grassy lawn in the front yard and replaced it with crushed granite/rocks to save water. I applaud them on trying to save water, but it's not working for me.
I plan on replacing it with artificial grass to provide more color. But what I need your help with is paint color. This house was built in 1909 and was originally a chicken coop house in Los Angeles. I am not sure where to begin. I love the look of farmhouses (white and black). The roof is new and is a black shingle. PLEASE HELP ME! I plan on painting the garage door and front door as well. Thanks so much. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. * I was just noticed that this is a classic craftsman bungalow house.
Current view from the front:
View of driveway and garage
View in backyard:
My inspiration photos (which may not work for this style house):
Comments (8)
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoYou can paint your stucco bungalow white but it will still be a bungalow not a farm house. I love bungalows especially colorful ones. I love green stucco but your green is not my favorite green. Here is a white bungalow, I feel the white does not do it justice but that is just me.
Light green I think is lovely!
Another green I like
Grey
- 8 years ago
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@ roarah and cpartist - BINGO! You are both correct. I dug around and found some information on the house. Yes, the front area used to be a porch and it is now enclosed. . I will include interior photos. I found out it was originally a one story house, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Thanks for all the information. I will be looking through it today. I was not able to find old house plans, but will keep looking.
Entry Way (formerly the porch)
Living Room (long and narrow) - picture taken looking towards the front of the house
Living Room - standing in the entry way taking photo. Kitchen is on other side of wall.
Kitchen and dining room area. (not certain if they added the dining area on or not)
- 8 years ago
I found old tax records. It says it was built in 1919, not 1909. I also looked at Sears blue prints. I found this one. This may be it:
What do you think based on the photos I've included. I can include a picture of the upstairs with it's funky roof lines if that helps.
- 8 years ago
Here are some more photos:
Upstairs bedroom
upstairs bedroom
Downstairs entry way (former porch)
Downstairs bathroom.
roarah