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Weird Exterior. Help!

3 months ago

I bought the worst house in the neighborhood. With a ton of cleaning, ozoning, and shellac priming, the cat smell has left the property! Now I have to deal with the exterior. I think it would look much better with one color vs. two. Other than that, I am stumped. Please give me your most creative suggestions.


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  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    Yes, all one color siding.

    I am guessing this is the front elevation?

    I'd replace the entry door with a full view door.

    replace the two sets of windows with doors and add a patio for outdoor living, looks like you have plenty of room.

    Add a pergola. imagine a similar version of this image. Worst house in the neighborhood ...could be the envy of the neighborhood.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    It depends on what your budget is, especially if not doing everything yourself. Suggest putting together a list of your priorities. Painting all one color for sure, consider the color family/how light-dark, then test a number of shades and be sure to include the second floor‘s balcony railings. Consider the roof’s color as well. It’s a big commitment and maybe look for inspiration on line for ideas.


    It would help to see the two doors better..which is the front door? You could create a more defined, prominent entrance.

    Landscaping can have such a big impact and having both a short term and long term plan to spread out the costs and labour is good way to tackle.

  • 3 months ago

    I have a similar style white house but with a front elevation chimney with a trellis of clematis. Presently my foundation plants need to be thinned out and replace but foundation plants help my odd house look more cottage like.



  • 3 months ago

    Is the siding vinyl? If so, painting it is going to be tough. Do you have the budget to replace all of one color or the other?

  • 3 months ago

    Siding is aluminum, so it can be painted.

  • 3 months ago

    Yes, unfortunately it’s the front elevation. The red door is the front door.

  • PRO
    3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    One color looks better




  • PRO
    3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    You have a front gable home with double dormers. The original house was built late1800s, early 1900s and is in the Tudor/Victorian style. The original second floor had steep walls...think attic.. Sometime, maybe in the 50s, the dormers were added.

    Yes, one color...



    I have seen a house somewhere on-line that was painted red...it was fab! You have the white windows and decent trim...a thought.



    https://town-n-country-living.com/15-red-houses-in-a-variety-of-styles.html

  • 3 months ago

    One color, a bit more focus on the door and some foundation plantings will work wonders. The form of the house isn't that weird, the two color scheme just makes it look that way. A little paint, a little landscaping and a little love and it will look great.

    acelady thanked Sigrid
  • 3 months ago

    Since it's aluminum, it should paint well. We had aluminum siding on the 116 year old house that I grew up in. My dad painted it and it lasted for years. I would definitely go for all white and maybe brighten up the front door. The idea of adding a trellis or planting in the center wall between the two windows will break up the large facade a bit. I also like @tracefloyd's idea of a flatter, more modern awning.

  • PRO
    3 months ago

    Coastal blue gray siding, white trim and natural landscaping. Calming and welcoming.


    acelady thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • 3 months ago

    Definitely think one color is best. Here’s another in a light sage green with added awning above the first floor windows.

  • 3 months ago

    Great suggestions so far - fwiw i like the all white idea as the diagonal trim is less prominent

  • 3 months ago

    As budget allows, do these renovations in this order


    --Paint the house all white.


    --Add new porticos:

    Westover Residence · More Info




    Add new steps, landings with new railing, and walkways.



  • 3 months ago

    The front fell off! https://share.google/wtv9ZFJkKQbPPybbf

    Your house was neglected. The porch fell off or was removed for sale. Your neighbors probably love you for buying this property and fixing it up. An older neighbor may even have a picture of it in better times.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    After reviewing this project, I realize the house is a bit far from the street.

    • Increase the size of the red rose bushes in front to make more of an impact from a distance.
    • Reduce the length of the proposed front walkway to connect to the driveway not the street.
    • Use brighter magenta flowers near the door.
    • Remove the portion of hedge to the left of the mailbox for a better view.



  • 3 months ago

    I don't like to rely on plantings to "fix" anything. AI plantings always look better than reality and everything blooms at the same time in AI-world. I do like one paint color for everything. And paining the house white makes the windows cheaper to replace and still look great. Colored windows cost more for some dumb reason, and white windows only look great with white or pastel house bodies. Every other color only looks ok at best with white windows. Your house style looks fabulous in all white with an accent color at the door.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    I think most people can differentiate concept vs. reality because only in some areas do flowers bloom all year for instance.

    I created my rendering with exact specifics that I prompted and refined, not for AI to come up with its own plan.

    It's up to the OP to glean any ideas they might incorporate.

  • 3 months ago

    I would gently power wash the siding before you paint it. However, a white house is versatile. It looks great as a background to any landscaping you choose. Make sure to plant colorful bushes and flowers (hydrangeas - the blue ones, roses, day lilies, etc.)

    The front door can be your favorite color. And it can be changed easily to make the house feel fresh.