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Help with 1980s traditional brick home trim paint advice

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I’m having a difficult time finding just the right color combination for my newly purchased 1980s brick home. The roof has a lot of red in it, the windows are a dark brown, and the brick is multi-toned. I’d love to give it a more contemporary color scheme without painting the brick. Thoughts?

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cat_ky
5 years ago
Quite honestly. It is beautifully done right now. I wouldnt change a thing. If it actually needs paint refreshed, then I would probably use the same color.
Christy S thanked cat_ky
gracie01 zone5 SW of Chicago
5 years ago
I agree with cat_ky. Traditional homes are always in style. Don't try to make it something it's not.
Christy S thanked gracie01 zone5 SW of Chicago
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Sylvia Gordon
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I wouldn't paint the brick, but it does seem like the siding and trim could stand some brightening up. You might experiment with some lighter colors, maybe a buttercream yellow for the siding and garage doors, and a soft white for the columns.
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S Reed design
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Try going much darker paint on the siding and garage doors. Similar to the front door. (Beautiful door btw)
Shutters either painted black or the dark stained cedar is quite popular.
Add 3 new exterior fixtures at minimum 30” in a black iron modern style. Use false garage door hardware in the same finish.
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