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Need help choosing a paint color for exterior.

I wanted to update the color because it is ten years old and the original color chosen when I bought the house new, but I also tried to pressure wash and you can see in the photo what it did to the front.



Comments (7)

  • 4 years ago

    If you are looking to change the color, pick a color from your brick. It will look the best. Keep in mind your roof color too.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I'd prob paint the stucco a soft creamy and do a dark trim. (did you have the pressure on too high? did it damage the stucco? if so, you'll have to get it patched before painting.

    not too sure about those shutters. they look too small.

    if you must use them, they and get more authentic looking ones for a spanish style look


    Try Shoji White and Urbane Bronze (SW)


    dig away the grass against the foundation and do some flower beds.

    see this flower bed? notice the brick and shutters are almost the same as yours. look at what the flower bed like this does for the look of the house.


    just dig out the grass agains the house and thrown down some dark mulch and a few shrubs


    Spruce up the landscaping and whatever paint color you choose will be a huge improvement. Paint alone isn't going to fix the curb appeal.

    get a colorful ceramic pot w/a nice plant and place it under the light

    plants w/these colors would look nice w/the brick


    bring in an address plaque something like either of these. or do some vertical numbers on the right side of the door


    here are some other creamy whites and darker trim colors. grab some samples.



    Some other combos of colors if you want to use the red w/the white/dark trim color.


    Your landscaping (or lack of it) plays a huge role in the overall look. get some flowerbeds/plants

    of some type.


    for the side of the house, do something low maintenance like the pebbles and cement path, and the simple plants grown along the side of the house


    Jennifer Darbonne thanked Beth H. :
  • 4 years ago

    The Shoji White from Beth looks really nice, at least on my screen. Seems a creamy white could give the house a little more life. Also agree about removing the shutters.

    Jennifer Darbonne thanked chloebud
  • 4 years ago

    Do test it out. If it works in person, great! Sometimes soft whites can look considerably lighter/brighter on the exterior. Lots of nice options from Beth. Elder White looks nice, too.

    A Japanese Maple, such as the potted one Beth posted, would be really nice.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    The shutters must go and be replaced with authentic ones. One window mistake will make or break the look. Adding hinges, shutter dogs will be well worth it.



    https://atlanticpremiumshutters.com/hardware/

    With the dark roof, S W was kind enough to give you an idea:

    Paint the stucco Peppercorn.



    Jennifer Darbonne thanked JudyG Designs
  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    my photoshop is horrible, but trying to show you the softer white stucco color w/some landscaping ideas. do the dark trim on the fascia, shutters, around the opening on the porch, and your trim


    Try the two colors I mentioned above, and maybe get some samples of these others. they will all work w/the brick. I don't know if you're painting your door or have some other accent to paint (like a deck in the back or something) but any of these red tones would work w/the brick.


    another shot of how to do a flower bed. get the black mulch.