Exterior paint colour options

10 years ago

Hello there,

We're now getting round to needing to paint the exterior wood and masonry of our new (old Victorian) Terraced house.

We absolutely love the dark paint as below on Abigail Ahern's house and also 47, Park Avenue... and our property has similar-ish bones... but we're just slightly worried it might be a bit 'much'. I've also included a picture of the front and rear of our place - the picture of the front - ours is the one on the right hand side - so it would definitely stand out - and is on a fairly busy road too... though the back is very quiet and private. If it makes a difference, the front is North Facing and the rear South.

Abigails house is in F&B Railings - which we won't use as want an oil based eggshell so are looking at Little Greene's Basalt (a blue black). We've been fairly bold in the rooms we've done so far inside - a dark grey bedroom, a v dark blue living room etc... but would be really interested to hear your thoughts on what you think is the right way to go - if not dark - what colours would you use?

Many thanks in advance!

Greg & Amy

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Greg Penn
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10 years ago

Thanks all! Definitely some food for thought... will look better at keeping the stone work at the front a sort of stoney colour with dark woodwork (hadn't even considered it but seems obvious now it's been pointed out so thanks fellow houzzers!).. the comments on it being up and coming aren't far off... ish... the area is really nice but it's a busy road which knocks it down.. it's a row of about 8 terraces within which there's 2 businesses... two houses.. one b and b and the rest flats.. understandable but a shame as it'll be a while before they realise their potential!
thanks for the kind comments with the interior.. a couple more snaps below but we're only a 3rd of the way through the house... and even the done rooms aren't properly done - art to put up.. styling to do.. tweaks to furniture etc.. and these are just quick snaps with the phone.. but hopefully these couple of snaps give a flavour of what we're going for.. took it on as a proper wreck!!

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Greg Penn
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10 years ago
Greg Penn
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10 years ago
anyone? here's a picture of our living room and bedroom if it helps?
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jodymarkdudleyshaw
10 years ago
I really like dark masonry etc on Victorian houses. But when you're in the middle of a terrace you kind of have an obligation to perhaps match/complement your attached neighbour... Saying that maybe you could get away with a mid-grey, definitely lighter than Abigail's. Also worth bearing in mind, you'll need to paint your windows as well; looks like yours are the upvc ones? Good luck with it all. Interior looks amazing. Really smart! :-)
Raste
10 years ago
Leave the stonework unpainted. Just get it cleaned. It'll look loads better and you won't need to do it again. You could paint the woodwork darker but I wouldn't paint all of it dark.
minnie101
10 years ago
I think the back of the house would look amazing. I'm slightly hesitant on the masonry on the front just because where it joins all the windows but doors and windows definitely. I agree with Jody re complementing neighbours but I do think you could get away with windows etc S the architectural features are identical. Hopefully a nice houzzer will come along and do a render for you!
Victoria
10 years ago
I agree, painting the stone is a huge commitment as once done it is not always easy to undo. Are you putting new windows in?
Greg Penn
Original Author
10 years ago
the stonework is already painted a sort of beige... so needs painting (unless the paint could actually be removed but sounds expensive! ) but could be painted a stone colour perhaps?

all the windows are the original sash windows and in good condition and are definitely staying (we love them and I'm in the process of refurbishing them and draught proofing them... ) apart from the dorma both sides which are plastic but we're going to paint those too (I think!).

thanks for the comments so far!
Victoria
10 years ago
Ok, windows looked like plastic in photo but original sashes waaaay better!
If stonework already painted I'd go for it. You can always change it back if you don't like it, and you'll always wonder what it would have been like.
Greg Penn
Original Author
10 years ago
true.... though it's circa £3,500 to get the whole lot done including the scaffolding so not something we'd be looking to do too often... hence my hesitation and slight lack of courage!!!
Katie Wilkinson
10 years ago
I say do it! It looks like you've bought a fantastic house in an up and coming street, (rather than a really established street just judging by the properties next door, is one a b& b?), so set the trend. If all of the other houses in the street were pristine and matching, then I'd agree it's probably best to tie in. If you're one of the first in the street to tackle one, then I'd say show the rest of the street what you can achieve by renovating!

Just imagine how much bigger your smile will be driving up to your house if it's painted dark grey rather than a safer colour. You've been really adventurous inside and it looks amazing. Would love to see more photos!
Emmanuelle
10 years ago
Gorgeous house, both inside and outside!!! I would just paint window frames + front door in a darkish grey. ( railings from f&b?) Just use stone colour on masonry, as it is, just to be harmonious with your neighbours. As you seem to like a strong style, go for a wacky door knocker in bronze colour, something that would make your visitors smile!!! ( or have it made bespoke!!) However, I would go a little mad at the back and go Abigail's style; instead of the white, would use a colour such as railings, and maybe paint the back door a wacky colour: yellow?
Raste
10 years ago
Sorry I thought yours was the middle on the front picture which has bare stone. I'd go for it on the back and possibly the front too. Definitely windows and door on the front
Jonathan
10 years ago
I think dark woodwork is great with pale coloured brick. Since your brick is dark I would choose a light colour although it doesn't have to be white
turquoisetree53
10 years ago
I would concentrate on finishing the interior, before making up your mind on painting the outside so dramatically. The rear of the house is particularly handsome. Maybe look at getting some longer term garden planting done now, so you can enjoy their maturity and the view.
Soraya
10 years ago
Your interiors are beautiful. Well done on the design. I love dark colours indoors and they work beautifully in your house. With regards to the exterior, although I agree that dark frames/ woodwork can look incredible my opinion is that a terrace or row of semis look best when they are all uniform. This becomes harder to achieve when everyone starts painting woodwork different shades of white or don't keep up with the maintenance but for me the dark paint would stand out too much. I agree about the comment on the stone masonry. That also looks really good. Again would look better outside a terrace context in my opinion but if it was up to me and I didn't want to go with white, definitely
paint it a stone colour rather than such a dark colour.
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