Exterior Paint Ideas?

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I was hoping to save the exterior paint for my new rental, but we had to completely rebuild the back wall of the house.  It would feel silly to give the back wall a fresh coat while leaving the actual curb side of the house with the older paint.  So unfortunately, I can't be cheap and cut costs on this one.

That said, since I'm painting everything, that does open the door to an all new color.  It's a 1957 ranch, block home (although the back addition is wood-framed).  I'm not opposed to keeping it white, although I feel like it gets dirtier faster.  Any design ideas?

For what it's worth, I plan to paint the front and back doors a bright red.

Doug W. · Answer

The suggestion I have is:

1) keep the house and trim white, including that brick2) add black shutters to the windows3) paint the front door a bold color

I'm biased though. Here are before & after pics on a flip that I did -- and the front door color was inspired by another BP member.

Account Closed · Answer

^^^

That color works nice and Accessible Beige goes very well if you keep the trim white. Both colors are from Sherwin Williams. My father has owned his painting contracting company for over 30 years.

Also find a painting contractor in your area to save you on the cost of the paint if you are going to do it yourself. We get paint at over 50% off the MSRP.

Happy Painting

Jonathan C. · Answer

Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige is my jam

Marian Smith · Answer

What are the neighboring houses like.?   I love the white and it reflects heat.  Red door, white house and green shrubbery sounds complementary.  I like the idea of black trim...somewhere, not fascia.  And not straight black,  the green-toned black typically used.  I think beige would look dowdy in Florida.

Michael Woodward · Answer

This is my favorite combination.  Beige siding, white trim, brick red accents.

Nadine Massarelli · Answer

Check your local recycling center for free paint. Here in Cabarrus county it is referred to as the "Paint Closet". I have saved 1000's of dollars and gotten some top of the line paints.

Scott Le · Answer

The trim was already re-done on the back of the house, so no shutters.  That blue door looks really sweet though.

Scott Le · Answer

I like that color for stucco, but I just hate the look of grey on block.  I might use that color for the interior though.

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