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Green to serene... help us find the perfect color combination

6 years ago

Ok Houzz experts, what's the best look to transform this green house. We've got some ideas, but would love to hear from the community. Let us know what you think of our mock-ups or suggestions you have. Thanks!



Comments (29)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I like the second row version, middle one . The contrast of light and dark, the garage door all elevate the look of this home. Best wishes!

    Revive AI thanked R.D. London Studios
  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Free yourself from the brown toned roof, first. Not loving any, honestly. Failing that? Change all trim/ window casing to a very soft white, and change garage to a wood stain.Then stop until a re roof......to charcoal.

    It's not the shingle that is hideous. It is trim/fascia and garage door color.

    Or........... try a very DEEP and mossy tone trim until a roof change. It's the SHADE of green that' s....ick. : )




    Revive AI thanked JAN MOYER
  • 6 years ago

    1st row right. it minimizes the garage door the most.

    Revive AI thanked territheresa
  • 6 years ago

    row 1#3 still but maybe punch up the white trim on the house only (as in the house on the 1st pic). That would visually bring the house out even more in my opinion.

    Revive AI thanked territheresa
  • 6 years ago

    I guess I am all for Jan Moyer’s intermediate solution.

    Revive AI thanked nmshea
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I like Jan’s too

    Revive AI thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 6 years ago

    Sorry, but I disagree with the black roof suggestion. I had a black roof and it didn't look good surrounded by trees. Also, it was a monster to look clean - brown leaves don't look good on a brown/tan roof. I changed to tan, but with updated architectural shingles. So, I wouldn't worry about the roof. When you have trees around, brown/tan is a good color for the roof. Now, of the choices you posted, second row, middle, but I would paint the garage door the same color as the house.

    Revive AI thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    Instead of replacing your roof, would you consider a dark sage green with dark red or taupe trim? Do garage door same as siding to make it less prominent.


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    Revive AI thanked housegal200
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Top right for colors, but not a fan of the side-windows garage door in this setting. The top left for garage door style is my fav.


    Not a fan of the red and green together. Seems very random and odd.

    Revive AI thanked B T
  • 6 years ago

    Not all of the garage doors you've shown work with the style of your home., especially the MCM ones. Can we see your entry area so we understand your home better first?

    Revive AI thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 6 years ago

    I didn't see black suggested for the roof. A medium gray or the charcoal Jan posted are both neutral and easy on the eyes.

    Agree with deco...definitely no MCM garage door with this house. Carriage style would be nice.

    Revive AI thanked chloebud
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    The best ones have a contrast in the trim and paint color. The original garage door look fine and just painting it will save you money so row 1 #2 is my favorite.

    Revive AI thanked nicolediane
  • 6 years ago

    Are Houzzers building your portfolio?

    Revive AI thanked Mary Ellen
  • 6 years ago

    I like the first blue with the wood garage doors which relate to the roof color.

    Revive AI thanked felizlady
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the amazing feedback! Agree the roof color is a bit of a problem. Also agree with MCM door being a little too much for this house although transitional is quite popular in the PNW.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    @ Mary Ellen we are using our own software to make these design updates. The application is still under development, but will be available for free in the app store shortly. We'll post updates to our Houzz page as it becomes available so follow us to get updates. We're looking for beta testers! :-)

  • 6 years ago

    All white with black fascia.

    Revive AI thanked suezbell
  • 6 years ago

    I like the quirky green trim.

    Revive AI thanked houssaon
  • 6 years ago

    The second version! Awesome. (White with dark accent). This particular house style doesn’t look well in the greens.

    Revive AI thanked Gloria H.
  • 6 years ago

    The darker colors also fade a lot so be prepared to paint more often. They get chalky over time with a haze.

    Revive AI thanked Gloria H.
  • 6 years ago

    I like the blue one, middle, and the white and black one, middle. Agree with decoenthusiast that MCM garage door is wrong for this house. Carriage style doors, no matter what color. I’ve had a deep blue house and would not necessarily agree that the color fades more quickly- unless you live in the Southwest. Our home was in the Northeast.

    Revive AI thanked RedRyder
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I like the first one. Love the garage door and crisp trim against the blue.

    Revive AI thanked Susan Tiritilli
  • 6 years ago

    So, this was a promotion for your new app, and not a real dilemma???

    Revive AI thanked decoenthusiaste
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I highly prefer a black or gray roof over a brown roof any day. I'm also a fan of Navy and White, my own house is BM Hales Navy and white. Dark colors do fade but mine was painted 3 years ago and it still looks good. Here are a couple of pictures with the gray roof, we now have black but I don't have any pics.




    Revive AI thanked Massey Interiors
  • 6 years ago

    A lot of the newer homes here are like the middle section, white and darker accents.

    Revive AI thanked Gloria H.
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Some darker roof options. Makes a difference.

  • 6 years ago

    I'm designed challenged but what my eye sees right away is the unequal distance from your garage doors compared to the height of the peaked roof. It looks off-balance compared to the other peaks/window ratios along your house side. BTW your home is lovely, and I personally like the green. The garage doors you show don't seem to do anything different. The windows match the shape of your existing ones. If it were my house I'd probably put the money into equalizing the distance of the peak. Another window, arbor, different siding detail???