My exterior colors are a circus
Help me pick a new color scheme! Right now I feel like it's a circus. There is so much going on that I just don't even know what is good and bad anymore. Here are a few things I do know:
- I would like to do something a little more colorful or interesting than the ever popular grey and white. It's my fall back plan but I'm in WA where skies are grey A LOT, so it's not my first choice.
- Windows are white so I don't want a cream trim right up against them like it is now.
- We are surrounded by large evergreens and sunlight is at a premium so I don't want to go super dark, but white would be hard to keep clean.
- Door will be replaced, so it could be any color
- No neighbors are in view so there is no worry about blending with a neighborhood.
Right now my inclination is toward a greeny/blue/grey color like Johanna Gaines Rainy Days or SW Moody Blue with white trim. But I am totally open to other ideas. And what about those dark wood gables? Do I paint them too?
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read and think about this! I am very grateful.
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Comments (21)Restrictive covenants have been mentioned but remember that cladding, render and replacement windows are all likely to require planning permission. I'm confused, though. Why buy a traditional style if you want a modern style place? I think fiddling around with grey window frames, modern plank doors etc will badly compromise the traditional style of the house and critically, may clash badly with neighbouring properties if it's part of a development. That's why covenants and requirements for permission exist. Therefore I would address a few key elements. The side panel on the front door looks awkward and spoils the proportions of the opening, so look to replace with a full width bespoke door in a suitable style. You could look at a vertical planked style if you want to modernise but a coloured finish would look better than a modern plank like teak. The arch over the door is also a poor feature, consider rendering inside it and painting it. The windows are a heavy design with bulky frames but are you really willing to go to the considerable expense of replacing them for looks alone? Final suggestion is invest in much more substantial pots/planters and shrubs. They will make a huge difference in softening the exterior and you could also consider digging out some of that heavy tarmac under the window to plant instead....See More
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4 years agoA S These colors are actually all green.
Here is a much better lit photo from when we bought it 5 years ago. I just found this. The front has faded to look more blue over the years because it is South facing. The back of the house is still a dark green.
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