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Just repainted! tell me your thoughts!



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    It looks really nice. It's not the world's greatest picture, though. We see a lot of sun-lit grass and the house is shaded.

  • PRO
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    I would not do those awnings and a nice wrought iron and glass one over the door and if you need light control for the window a solar shade inside . I find it a bit hard to tell old from new as far as the paint is concerned. A clean up of the landscping would be a good idea too

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    The pics looks the same, not sure which is before and which is after. I like your house, the brick is beautiful, and you have a nice sunroom there.


    I'm not sure about the awnings -- I don't think they look bad, but the house would probably look better without them. Or at least better with a solid color.

  • PRO
    last month

    Looks great! I very much like the awnings.

  • last month

    I think your house looks great also! Now I would work on your landscaping a bit - you have a nice looking home!

  • last month

    I too like the awnings, nice home.

  • last month

    Overall it looks good.

    I hope the gutters are real copper and are going to patina, as I don't love the copper color if they are faux-copper gutters and will remain that color.

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    You have already painted?


    FYI This isn’t FB where your friends rave about your choices to make you feel good. Instead, this is an advice and discussion forum frequented by strangers to you. I’m not trying to be rude - I’m telling you that you might receive some frank comments that you might not like. Prepare yourself.

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    I’m perfectly comfortable receiving frank design feedback—that’s why I posted here. But there’s a difference between constructive criticism and speaking to someone in a condescending, unnecessarily rude manner. Your comment about Facebook and telling me to “prepare myself” was rude and had nothing to do with my house. I’m happy to hear differing opinions; I just expect basic courtesy.

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    @chispa ….Your comment reminded me. we had copper ( real copper ) trimmed gates, custom copper mailbox, etc., at our previous home. All were turning that beautiful verdigris (sp? ) when we sold the house. Returned to the home last year, new owners painted over all the copper with a hideous cocoa color. It IS their house now, oh well.

    Also, we left a few large Corten steel trough planters that had oxidized beautifully, guess what!?

  • last month

    @K Laurence, some people have no experience with copper! They probably thought it was "damaged" and painted over it! Sometimes it is better to substitute nicer/better quality items with more common things, just before listing a house for sale!

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    @chispa, yes, but we had no plans to sell at the time ….in hindsight though, lol . Yes, they told the neighbors that everything was starting to rot.

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    You’re prepared? Good deal. Unfortunately others haven’t been and get their feelings hurt.

    Mea Culpa.

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    First, I think your house is charming. Very “fairytale cottage” vibe. Second, the dark green is a good choice. It works well with the brick. Lastly, not loving the awnings. My assumption is the sun really heats up the inside rooms in the front. But if something can be done inside (drapes with good lining?) maybe they can be removed.
    Does the front door have good lighting for nighttime? It is an adorable alcove but looks dark in this photo.

    For landscaping, I would consider colorful flowers along the walkway, low bushes with shiny leaves for foundation bushes.

  • last month

    @Sigrid -You gotta laugh at the people who didn’t understand your “green” roof….😂

  • last month

    I like your house, and I like the awnings too. It looks very nice. I do agree, that the landscaping could use a bit of clean up.

  • PRO
    last month

    Looks great!

  • PRO
    last month

    Will suggest that your house would look even better if you decluttered the exterior. Also, am not a fan of awnings on a home. With your lot being so wooded it looks like you may not get a lot of direct sunlight. So, am not sure the awnings are really necessary. Will suggest you give some thought to your landscaping. That should go a long way toward improving the look of your home.

  • PRO
    last month

    Not sure which is before or after, but I would continue the copper color for the trim.

  • PRO
    last month

    Not sure why anyone thinks there are before photos--the OP just posted "just completed." Never said there were before/after photos--all "afters".

  • PRO
    last month

    Not sure why anyone thinks there are before photos


    Multiple threads ...

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6508329/what-do-you-think-of-the-paint-color


    And some better pictures from 2021.

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6073277/help-need-feedback-please

  • PRO
    last month

    Unless I have a very good memory for previous posters' dilemmas, I take the current ones at face value. I didn't realize that this was an ongoing dilemma.

  • PRO
    last month

    But after seeing the before I still think the new color looks great!

  • PRO
    3 days ago

    Looks great!