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Exterior paint ideas / help

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

Hi, what paint colours would everyone recommend for the siding and trim? Should we limewash the limestone? We are also planning to stain the front doors. Thanks!




Comments (9)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Take off those silly shutters and what is wrong with the siding you have?I think the stone is not attractive where it is since it looks like it was just stuck on and does not give the illusion of being a aprt of the home . Sometinmes less is more . I do not think limewashing will help either . I gues you could go darker for the siding but honestly the house is already in the shade . I think a better use of money would be some better landscaping and the addition of a walkway to the front entry from the street

  • 4 years ago

    nothing wrong with the paint, maybe new garage doors and front doors is a better way to go and opening up the front sidewalk


  • 4 years ago

    I love the garage doors!!!!

    K F thanked k_simes
  • 4 years ago

    The garage doors look like black holes, particularly in the first picture. I don't think the eaves need to be painted brown, either. There is nothing wrong with the style of the garage doors, so you don't need to replace them. Paint them a lighter color. Just make sure you know what kind of surface you're painting and prepare it properly so the paint doesn't peel off in six months (this happened to someone I know who used a pro). See if you can find a color for the garage door and eaves that goes with the existing siding. That way you could save yourself from having to paint the siding. I am not 100% sure about the colors since photos can be deceptive, but maybe BM Waynesboro Taupe 1544 is worth a try.

  • 4 years ago

    I love the stone. It could be power washed, before you do anything else, or pick any colors. Not all houses need a walkway to the street. Yours appears to be right where it needs to be. Great access from the drive to the door. I dont mind the colors you have now, either. However, it almost appears to be a dark and damp looking area, because of all the over grown trees, sucking up all the light. Put a brighter, lighter color on your front door, so it is a bit more noticable. I also notice that your drive and sidewalks have a bit of damage, and need to be resurfaced. Wondering if that damage is caused by all those trees, and excess moisture.

    K F thanked cat_ky
  • 4 years ago

    you can buy window magnetic kits from Amazon, you dont need to replace the doors to get this look, they can also be faux painted.

  • 4 years ago

    I love your stone. Maybe bring out the gold color. I love the color of the siding. I would first limb up the tree to be able to see the second story. I cannot see the other tree. It will make your charming home much brighter.

  • 4 years ago

    Maybe some colors that work more with the greyer parts of the stone


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