What color scheme should I use on my brick colonial?
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Sherry
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It is white painted brick with black shutters and front door. Should I remove the wrought iron details?
What is the information you are looking for changing the paint color ,your question is very confusing?
What a lovely home! I would add red plants and flowers. Maybe window boxes overflowing with greenery and bright flowers (again, red). The wrought iron stair rail seems to blend with the house and actually is barely noticeable. If you want to put up more substantial fencing or a gated entrance that would be nice, too.
If it was my house (and your home is lovely by the way) I would paint it yellow with cranberry/burgundy colored shutters. I would leave the black ironwork and paint the front door black to pull it all together. I would use antique brass fixtures for porch lights, door hardware, knocker, mailbox, etc.
The other paint combination that I think looks lovely is to paint the house a colonial beige with forest green shutters, again painting the front door black and leaving the railings.
Please post what you decide to do!
I love the rod iron! I would add more, if you can!
I love white on Colonial homes. I would change the color of the shutters and the front door to freshen it up. I would add some colorful plantings appropriate to your location. I don't mind the wrought iron.
Very lovely home, love the iron works!
My suggestion since you home is very large keep your colors on a neutral side.Being tired of a color ok,however anyone can advise you on there choice.Paint is very personal ,your best bet is to think about what color would make you happy.Once you have a thought,gather paint chips ,and at that point purchase color samples.
You could try a light yellow with medium green shutters. Door ,a barn red. If you are tired of wrought iron nix it. I'd be careful with daring color on your brick, I think its a novelty for awhile, but we tend to tire of drastic color change faster (especially a large area)! Love your home, good luck!
Your home is gorgeous, as is. I love the iron work. I can't tell from the photo, but what color is your front door? I like Ficher's recommendation of adding color in the door, the shutters and plants. Good luck.
Yellow
I'd go with painting the brick navy blue and white for the shutters. Paint the front door green (not dark green) and yes, I would remove the iron. This would give your home an updated look and totally change the vibe.
You need some color in the front of your house -- everything is green. Add planters/colorful pots with flowers and add flowers in your landscape beds.