1980's stucco and wood trim. I need to bring the exterior into this century, thinking grey with dark grey trim, maybe a wood (look) garage door, but open to any and all ideas!
Your roof looks brown, is that right? If so, gray paint might be a problem.
I think I like a navy for your house and with your stone. Those corner boards should not have been painted the trim color, so I suggest you paint them the base color when you repaint. A cream trim around windows and door is all that's needed.
I think a navy paint and wood look doors can looks very nice, here. Might check into black garage/carriage door hardware and larger lamps for either side, too
I totally agree about the corner boards though, it looks so weird!
The bushes in front start of small every year but get massive! It's impossible to keep them down. That being said, we keep our front door open a lot, and I don't mind the privacy.
Hi Rose, I agree with the earlier comments that you should not paint the vertical trim different than the main body color. I think going with a medium to dark gray or gray-blue would look sharp. I would also consider going a shade or shade and a half darker than the main color for the "foundation" which looks to be brick that is the lower 4 feet. The part I can see on either side of the garage door.
Painting the garage door the same color as the main body or a the same as the foundation would also make it not stand out so much. Right now my eye is initially drawn to the garage door making it the focal point.
I would paint the overhang and gutters and window trim more of an off white. Right now they look to be bright white which will be a stark contrast (too much so IMO) from a dark shade of body. Hope that helps.
(I agree about getting rid of or significantly trimming the large bushes in front of front door). They hide the house and make it look off balance. Good luck and have fun with your project.
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