Need help with colors for exterior siding

13 years ago

We bought the house this year and from the get go we hated the yellow siding, but we thought that's an easy fix. I just don't know what color to paint it. Would a brick red be too harsh? The roof is also red and note there is some siding close to the roof (above the front door). Should I just go with a tan color? I'm not sure what would look best. I included a close up of the brick. I appreciate any suggestions!

We are also in the process of redoing the front landscaping...any suggestions are welcome!

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rcostell

13 years ago

my first choice would be a sagey green with silvery or even bluish or greyish undertones (not yellow); my second choice would be a mid tone gray with blue or purple or silvery undertones -- I would go with a cool palette. The brick red you mentioned could work as well as it would tie in with the red toned roof and the red tones in the brick. I dont think a tan color would add anything to your home's beautiful exterior and I think you want to stay away from any color with yellow or warm undertones. There doesn't seem to be so much yellow siding that it couldnt be repainted if your first color choice didn't work out for you. If you are hiring a professional painter some are very talented recommending paint colors based on years of experience and color trends. I wish you well in your project and much happiness in your home

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idau85 A
13 years ago
The roof draws attention, so I would just paint the yellow with a neutral color. You can try for a tan, to match the tile.
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Raluca
Original Author
13 years ago
rcostell, do you have a sherwin williams color in mind for the mid tone gray you mentioned? Do you think I would have to paint the door the same color? it is currently brown. I appreciate your suggestions!
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Dytecture
13 years ago
The red roof is such a strong color, I would leave the current brick color and paint the rest of the house a more muted tone.

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ylunn1
13 years ago
I like the image above. i think a light color paired with the lighter brick is very pretty and draws attention to the stand-out roof :). I think a dark grayish blue might also be pretty.
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Sustainable Dwellings
13 years ago
Not crazy about the brick... but you need to look at the roof color also. Try to find a suitable contrast, or a muted siding color...
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Raluca
Original Author
13 years ago
Sustainable Dwellings, unfortunately I can't change the brick, and i dont have a clue what contrast color would work, that's why I'm asking for suggestions. Do you suggest a specific color? Thank you!
studio10001
13 years ago
Sherwin Williams has a paint visualizer option that will allow you to try shades to house photo upload.
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User
13 years ago
I agree with Dyfecture.

A light grey would look great and make your home stunning!.

If you like it, Houzzers could suggest specific colors in grey.
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lefty47
13 years ago
HI -- With a red roof ,you can't have red or green . A green will not go with that brick . A nice tan like color is "Ranchwood" by Benjamin Moore paints and have a look at a classy blue "Amsterdam blue " by BM
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Raluca
Original Author
13 years ago
lefty47, I like the Ranchwood! Is this a cool tone color? When painted, is this a very light tan? or a deep color tan? Thank you so much!
rinked
13 years ago
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Pick a color from the brick, either a bit lighter or a bit darker. Or make a statement with a dark grey. But please also paint the trims another color, at least an offwhite.
Even better (to me) would be stucco. I do not like the vertical stripes combined with the masonry. Which of course could be diminished by painting the vertical trims the same color as the whole siding..
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Raluca
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you rinqreation. Should I paint the window trim the same color, or just the vinyl trim? what about the trim by the roof line? Thank you!
rinked
13 years ago
Join the vertical lines with the siding.
And the roof trim with the window frames.

Tell me your thoughts on these examples:
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Raluca
Original Author
13 years ago
rinqreation, I really like the color on the left, but I think the trim is too dark. I just found out that we are changing the roof at the end of the month, so I can always go with a different color roof to have more choices for the siding. I do like your idea of painting the vertical trims! Thank you so much! What do you think about a redwood red for siding and a dark brown/grey roof?
lefty47
13 years ago
HI -- To answer your questions --I would say that "Ranchwood " is a warm medium tan .The reason why this color will work on your house is the - "goes with" colors shown below has a red color that is like your roof color - so it will look great . I have recommended this color to others many times and they just loved it on their house. You will love it , I promise ! Then you could have a pretty blue front door !
Dar Eckert
13 years ago
I would go for a latte color with cream trim. Also paint the garage door the latte color. Red with tan is a great combination.
Raluca
Original Author
12 years ago
I forgot to attach an after picture. Here it is.
Raluca
Original Author
12 years ago
Here is a better picture, new roof and retaining wall...need to do the landscaping in the front in the spring will need ideas for that too :) thank you everyone!!!
Lkristine
12 years ago
I am glad to see you went neutral! It allows for change much more easily! My mock ups are a little different than what you went with, but your home looks beautiful!