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Colors for trim & veranda of dark red brick craftsman house

Carole Harrison

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This 2 story brick house faces North.It is gloomy.The full width front veranda needs work.I am trying to pick a brighter color to make the approach inviting.Over 40 years, it has been painted -*Veranda floor - burgundy with white trim railing*Veranda - sage green floor & trim edge with white railing.*Dark grey floor with grey trim and white railing.I am considering a yellowish cream railing and trim with a greyish dark sage floor.I think that sage must be getting 'passé'.

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millworkman
last month
" This 2 story brick house faces North. "

What house? No pics posted.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last month
There's no way to guess about the color of the brick.
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oncape
last month
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Is this the style of your 2 story Craftsman home? White trim, for north orientation, would work. Unless you are in a historic (histerical) area, just brighten up the house with one trim color. I think it will brighten the entire facade. For the veranda, paint the ceiling a bright white and add LED lights.

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Carole Harrison
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last month
Thank you!
Carole Harrison
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Would SW Heavy Cream (PGG1098-2) go with the dovetail grey. Is that a warm cream?

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