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Hurricane Ian refresh SWFL home .. want a more coastal look this time around .. need Sherwin Williams colors.. thinking Rainwashed or Tradewind? Thank you ! Will be having a mill finish metal roof installed not the shingle

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  • 4 years ago

    Those are both pretty colors. I would go with the first one because the second one is a little more blue. I assume you're not changing your driveway. As with any painting project, sampling is very important. Colors can look a lot more intense in daylight than they do on a paint chip. Make sure the color goes with your driveway and stone on the front of the house. Those gutters around the front entry aren't attractive. When you have the roof redone, ask if they can make them less noticeable. From a distance they frame the entry, but close up it's not a good look. Sorry about Ian - I hope the interior of your home wasn't damaged.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    IMO choose a color from the stone . and if you can't fix the gutter issue at least paint the same color as the walls .IMO either take the stone off or choose a different color those IMO do not work with the stone. Do you live near the coast ?The house really does not say caistal to me so IMO those coastal colors do not work with the house style, the driveway or the the stone trim. As in the interior coastal is more than just color.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Of the two, Rainwashed is more refined, as is a coastal look, and with warmer tones will complement the stone. With the recessed front door, a brighter color should be used there. White would lend a coastal vibe. Any other bright color would look too tropical with the body color. The Rainwashed is a beautiful color. That shade is intriguing...is it green or is it blue or is it a cool gray? That's what gives it interest.


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Yes, unfortunately, the house suffered interior damage and they are looking for a white interior color on a different thread. The gutters do look nice from a distance but a lot houses have funny quirks and sometimes you just gotta go with it. Use plants or climbing vines on each side to soften the look. I don't live in Florida but something with a mature size that wouldn't take over the house and porch.

  • 4 years ago

    I did a search and found something for Zone 10.

    Brunfelsia grandiflora or Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

    It can be kept in shape and works for a front walk.



  • PRO
    4 years ago

    What color will metal roof be? That has to be considered. While I like Rainwashed I am not sure it is best for overall look you have going on.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago


    Notice the silver gutters and downspouts. Not sure how well this goes with the existing stone, but that could be lightened with white limewash.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I really love that color BeverlyFLADeziner just posted. It seems to be a tad bit darker and tad more gray than SW Tradewind.



  • 4 years ago

    I have this one save on Pinterest! I like it very much !

  • 4 years ago

    Metal roof will be regular mill finish ..

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I just googled mill finish, nice. The blue tones will work. I like the silver downspouts idea. Would go with the roof or paint them.

    Either way use that flowering plant. It doesn't get too tall or wide. In the photo they have it tied back.

    I like the white limewash idea for the stone. Very coastal.

    I found this product perfect for DIY.

    Cristallo White Limewash Interior/Exterior Paint

    • Unique white wash effects for unpainted brick, stone and more
    • Breathable, UV-resistant and will not peel or chip off
    • Non-toxic formula requires no maintenance
    • Made from lime mined directly from the Dolomites in Northern Italy that is slaked and aged

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROMABIO-4-Gal-Cristallo-White-Limewash-Interior-Exterior-Paint-101153/303053789