Need help with window trim colour
Hello everyone! My first post here in Houzz. As a relatively new homeowner (just under a year) I'm in need of some advice on our first big exterior decision.
We have just signed the order for new windows on our late 70's house. Because we have to work on a tight deadline, we won't be painting the exterior prior to the windows and trims being added, so need to work with the existing colour for now (ignore the current garage/trim colours as we'll be painting those to match/compliment the windows...for the garage doors I'm thinking a nice deep red for a pop of colour at the front). I have NO idea what colour the house will end up being, but we are leaning towards a greyish blue colour eventually. At that point I suppose we can repaint the trims if needed.
With the current colour scheme we're leaning towards a dark brown trim (the new windows will be white).
Still having a hard time trying to get our vision for the exterior sorted out. Any thoughts for trim colour, or even longer-term ideas are appreciated - thanks!
We have just signed the order for new windows on our late 70's house. Because we have to work on a tight deadline, we won't be painting the exterior prior to the windows and trims being added, so need to work with the existing colour for now (ignore the current garage/trim colours as we'll be painting those to match/compliment the windows...for the garage doors I'm thinking a nice deep red for a pop of colour at the front). I have NO idea what colour the house will end up being, but we are leaning towards a greyish blue colour eventually. At that point I suppose we can repaint the trims if needed.
With the current colour scheme we're leaning towards a dark brown trim (the new windows will be white).
Still having a hard time trying to get our vision for the exterior sorted out. Any thoughts for trim colour, or even longer-term ideas are appreciated - thanks!
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If you do the grey/blue paint, white or buttercream trim, red doors
I am not averse to the plantings in front of your entrance, I prefer my entrance to be screened in such a way, but I would keep them trimmed to that height. Thicken up your lawn, add some colour and the screen will be a nice backdrop to your front garden.
Do you have stamped concrete driveways? Eventally it would be nice to replace your existing driveway and the stamped concrete can be coloured to match your garage doors.
Judy: thanks for the pic. The door is the same colour as our front door, and although our brick is more red, not quite as bleached, it is useful. The garage doors are on my "to-replace" list but not a priority this year, so figured I might as well have some fun painting them for now.
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