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Exterior Paint Help for 1920’s Bungalow

2 years ago

Hi, i’m looking for paint color suggestions for our 1927 bungalow. It is stucco and natural stone with some vinyl siding. We are limited to paint colors of brown, white, green, or grey because it is located in a State forest and there are restrictions. We have tet to pressure wash the stone, so I included pictures so it can be seen better. i think a camel color would be nice on the trim, since it looks good with the stone? i painted the areas in front of the door a camel color just as a test already.


All suggestions are greatly appreciated!




Comments (13)

  • 2 years ago

    Camel, may well be a great color, however, that stone is very dirty, and you might be surprised by the colors, once you have it power washed. I wouldnt attempt to pick any colors until the stone is clean.

    Katherine Wilson thanked cat_ky
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I'm also guessing that the porch was not originally enclosed with windows and a door.

    And of course there was no vinyl siding.

    Katherine Wilson thanked cpartist
  • 2 years ago

    Some shade of pale warm gray

    I don't know what color camel is but avoid beige.

    Katherine Wilson thanked res2architect
  • 2 years ago

    I really appreciate the help! i was thinking of two different colors for the stucco and trim? i agree about there originally being no porch! i really don’t like the door!

  • 2 years ago

    I suspect, once that stone is cleaned, it will be considerably lighter, and may have a lot of cream color in it.

  • 2 years ago

    i agree about there originally being no porch! i really don’t like the door!

    I would look into removing it.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Unfortunately the windows were replaced with inexpensive vinyl. What is missing is muntins. Are there any holes around the frame which would let you add some for this effect?



    Choosing one color, for trim and any siding, will mask the vinyl look, work with the stone and bring back to life some Craftsman feel. So, I'm with you on a camel paint color...and do it all in one color. This is B.M. Camel Hair. It is a CSP color 285. You could give it a try.



    Katherine Wilson thanked elcieg
  • 2 years ago

    I would look at this color for the house body.


    Katherine Wilson thanked cpartist
  • 2 years ago

    More photos. i pressure washed the stone.




  • 2 years ago

    Still think the screened porch should be removed and use the dark color for the main body with a lighter trim color from the stone.

  • 2 years ago

    The house looks a bit dark, right now, otherwise, I would also suggest the darker color, but, think it may look a bit depressing, if its dark. I would go for that light cream color in your stones.

  • 2 years ago

    Craftsmen houses were meant to look like they were part of the environment.