When we bought our new place back in November, the inspector told us that we would need to paint right away. We finally got around to it and had the job done(and were able to with the weather), these past few weeks and now the job is finally complete! It took weeks from start to finish. It looks much, much better with the fresh new colors and paint, I think.
And see that my door is now red. Wait, does that mean "Don't come on in?" or "Stop!" or "Go Away." I just love red doors for some reason, not for those connotations above so much, but for the look.
Note how different the scene looks in different seasons. The left before shot was taken in late fall when the leaves were gone and the right shot is us in the beginning of summer, so green and lush. Look at all that grew up since then, too. No, not the weeds...the bushes, too:).
@roseolivia This is a decently big place. We have a big family, though. This is one that we will never outgrow. It's our 5th house, and others were decently smaller, but for a monstrousity in California. No wonder we couldn't afford living out there! This has 4 bedrooms, one for each kid and the master bedroom. We have a finished basement as well which adds a bit of space for guests and our office. Thanks, friend!
@teiko Up close it looked pretty bad. Did you see my reply to Annie above? Wood in bad shape and needed sealing to fix that...otherwise it would just suck in water and further damage house.
@cejaanderson I think it's just sunny and looks different in the light. No new roof. It was newish when we moved in. So fun to see how it looks different times of year with growth, though.
I guess it was the house inspector you had when you bought the house and not a neighbor inspector .lol
Was it hard picking a color for the shutters? I find that the hardest part. Looks fabulous . We haven't moved in 30 years so just shoot me if we do. Don't think I could face the challenge .
@lesip Ugh, we've moved 5 times in the past 13 years. OVER IT!! Yes, color choice was hard and truth be told, I wasn't 100% pleased when I saw it up and finished. So hard to tell with swatches. Wish the blue were darker, white were creamer, etc. Oh well. Yes, a very thorough home inspector.
Looks great! I grew up in a house with barn like cedar planks, the basement part bricked with antique brick from an old building in Chattanooga that was demolished,and an "antiqued" dark red door and front porch swing. I live red doors too. Mine is black
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I love your shutter colors......they go very well with the brick!! Yes, I wondered about the roof color, too, but then I noticed that the rest of it looked the same as in the earlier picture! Love red doors, too, and it is all about good energy and a welcoming sign! Now, just put a pineapple at your entry area, and you have the hospitality thing covered!! Beautiful house, and methinks, just perfect for your family...
@pittcj17 Thanks, Cindy!
@egad It was so dull and meh before. I agree. Thanks, lady!!!
Was it hard picking a color for the shutters? I find that the hardest part. Looks fabulous . We haven't moved in 30 years so just shoot me if we do. Don't think I could face the challenge .
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