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Front porch help!

springbrookroad

8 years ago

I would love some thoughts on what color to paint my front door. And do I paint the side panels also? Also, will pull up outdoor carpet on porch. Any color suggestion on what to paint the floor/steps. There’s a bit of gray siding on the side gables. Will probably keep shutters black or paint a charcoal. But I’m up for all the suggestions! Thank you!

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Anna (6B/7A in MD)
8 years ago
Can you get a picture of the front (like the first one) but further back?
springbrookroad
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes!
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Anna (6B/7A in MD)
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I see navy or cobalt blue. Check out BM Hale Navy for starters, seems to go with everything. Sidelights are usually recommended to stay trim color so that the door is the focus. Paint the steps a simple color since they are not a focal point. Paint SAMPLES before committing!

I know you didn’t ask this but if redoing your walk is on your radar, it would be nice to incorporate brick somewhere?

https://www.google.com/search?q=hale+navy+with+brick&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=insv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJp9nzlrXdAhWOUt8KHdF7AbQQ_AUIESgB&biw=375&bih=553
springbrookroad
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks! So would you think a white or gray for the floor/step color?
Anna (6B/7A in MD)
8 years ago
I think gray would be a good color.

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