Help with exterior house colors

[amgraham]

Originally Posted by wrickem

That's really interesting. And your dad's home is gorgeous. Our old home was as true a Victorian as can be- 1883 Queen Anne. We only had 6 different colors and nobody ever said a word about it and I never knew that it needed 7. It was always a pita touching it up and getting it right. The historical society did notice that the one accent color matches my 2001 Acura CL-Type S's Sundance Gold, which was intentional though and let it slide.

I'm not sure on the colors, maybe it was six. He knows. The plans for his house were based on a Sears "kit home" when you could buy a house from Sears, around the turn of the century. He has one of the original catalogues. The floorplan really isn't "modern" at all. He stuck pretty much to how houses were laid out "then".

That's a beautiful home. I grew up in an old colonial. Lathe, knob and tube wiring. He totally re-did that house while I was growing up. He always wanted a Victorian but wanted it to be maintenance-free, efficient, etc. He really did it right. Poured basement walls, 2x6 exterior framing, trough drains in each garage stall so all the muck in the winter would flow under the car, stairs from the garage to the basement with an oversized man door to get stuff in and out more easily.

Anyways... sorry to hijack.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Coming from San Diego most houses out there are stucco. When i moved out here to Ohio and even when i drove across the country i noticed most houses like mine came with a combination of siding/stone /brick ect and seeing you're in Iowa i always thought Vinyl/Metal Siding handled better in colder climates than stucco. At least that's what I've been told. Anywho, excited to see what color choices you end up going with

Also, are those canned lights underneath the soffits? I don't see any exterior lights at the front door or garage area? Mind sharing some interior shots? sorry for all the questions. Just moved into my house a year ago with never ending house projects lol

I like to clarify its stucco panels not stucco/stucco
yes its very unusual for stucco in Midwest due to weather.
I grew up in Mediterranean like house I personally don't like siding/

yes under soffits there are canned lights if you look closer there are camera cables on most corners.
lighting are not done there will be two lights by entry on each side.
I will upload some pictures when I get chance.

[alanz]

I like neutral colors (i.e. white, silver, beige). They hide dirt the best

[RickFLM4]

I don't recall ever seeing a silver house.

[jlstyle]

I would paint the main stucco with off white unless you want the super modern look. Then paint the trims light grey, do a black gutter and finish the entry door glossy white. House looks great!

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[UncleWede]

Well, I'm no help. I noticed my fascia boards were showing some serious wear/tear. Snapped a pick of the current color, went to HD, and came home with a gallon of "Dry Brown" and economy-sized container of wood filler. Got the gara-zeebo done, and all the light hangers off the front and that painted.

Why do roofs got to be so damn abrasive???? One little mistake trying to stand up after hanging over the edge to get the peaks, and I've got a strawberry that hurts like a mo-fo

[Rik84]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

For past couple of months I been preoccupied with building my own house.
I have no problem using a hammer and table saw.
When it comes to coordinating colors I get stuck every time.
Are there any paint experts here or architects who could possibly help me with this. We are going for modern look possibly white.
I will update picture later when I get home.
should probably mention there will be balcony on the front possibly dark railing

PM me if you’d like and I’l fire you my email. Can you send me any architectural details (floor plans and elevations preferably)?

I own a custom window and door business and supply specifically to the luxury home market. If I Can see some details i might be able to help.

[EL Jeffe 5]

After long winter house was done not long ago I taught I will put up some new photos
thanks to all for Ideas and suggestions \
free upload pictures

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Coming from San Diego most houses out there are stucco. When i moved out here to Ohio and even when i drove across the country i noticed most houses like mine came with a combination of siding/stone /brick ect and seeing you're in Iowa i always thought Vinyl/Metal Siding handled better in colder climates than stucco. At least that's what I've been told. Anywho, excited to see what color choices you end up going with

Also, are those canned lights underneath the soffits? I don't see any exterior lights at the front door or garage area? Mind sharing some interior shots? sorry for all the questions. Just moved into my house a year ago with never ending house projects lol

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[kscarrol]

Really like the house and colors! The garage doors are sweet as well...

Need to get some fast growing trees planted!!

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Really like the house and colors! The garage doors are sweet as well...

Need to get some fast growing trees planted!!

Thanks, We planted four red maple trees and peach tree

[kscarrol]

Nice! Used to have peach trees in a house I grew up in. Mom used to make peach ice cream with the fruit, so good!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Really like the house and colors! The garage doors are sweet as well...

Need to get some fast growing trees planted!!

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

Thanks, We planted four red maple trees and peach tree

Bro the house looks great! I just planted 4 Autumn Blaze maples this early spring since I heard they're fast growing. get your lawn dark green with some Milorganite!

[EL Jeffe 5]

Thanks man Never heard of Milorganite I research Reviews are good I will give it a try Thanks for looking out

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

Thanks man Never heard of Milorganite I research Reviews are good I will give it a try Thanks for looking out

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