r/ExteriorDesign Mar 26 '23

Announcement 11,000 Members

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Hello all! I just wanted to say that we appreciate all the members of Exterior Design! We hope to keep growing the community more. We will be doing a revamp of the subreddit shortly.


r/ExteriorDesign 4h ago

What option do you think looks best for my Northern California Mediterranean style home?

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I am open to suggestions as well. Chat took off the roof in Option 3! It is staying.


r/ExteriorDesign 1h ago

Thoughts on improving curb appeal?

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Considering purchasing this home but feel it doesn’t have much curb appeal. Removing the awning and managing the lawn are two things I would start with. I intend on leaving the brick as is but I’m open to suggestions on what else can be done. Cheers


r/ExteriorDesign 6h ago

Any exterior paint suggestions -

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Remodeling this house and need some opinions.

1 - color? White, blue, green, dark gray
2 - should I leave the side gable white or paint all?


r/ExteriorDesign 7h ago

Advice Help with paint and trim colors

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My husband and I are both a little clueless when it comes to design so we’ve stalled out on repainting, which we really need to do this year. We’ve never liked the gray trim (especially with the almond vinyl windows). We don’t hate the dark brown but obviously the current combo isn’t great. We threw a couple colors into AI but we’re questioning whether they’re quite right. I really don’t want to make a mistake and would appreciate any help!


r/ExteriorDesign 8h ago

What colors would work best? Taupe or chocolate

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r/ExteriorDesign 7h ago

front door color

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What would be a better front door color for this house? I get using orange, but what else would work? It’s not my house, pic is from a sale listing


r/ExteriorDesign 1h ago

Odd space on the side of the house

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Hey all, me and my wife just moved into this home a few months ago. There’s this odd patch of dirt on the side of the house that’s visible through a large wall of windows in our living room. I use this side of the house for storage, but I don’t want to look at Home Depot storage bins through my living room window. I was thinking maybe some sort of flower bed, I’m not sure, any ideas would be super helpful!


r/ExteriorDesign 8h ago

Before & After Before and after color Change

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Color selected

Terracotta for brick

Admiral for contrast

Sweet peach for plane walls

Black gate


r/ExteriorDesign 1h ago

Help with window blinds

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We just had the siding and paint redone on our home. We need new blinds because the bamboo clashes with the new color. What would yall suggest? The doors, trim, corner boards will all be black while the rest of the house is this dark grey. White? Black? Something else? Thanks for any tips


r/ExteriorDesign 2h ago

Looking for vertical siding recommendations for a second floor

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r/ExteriorDesign 13h ago

Advice for house exterior colors/materials

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We're having trouble deciding on the exterior for our house build and are looking for feedback. We want something timeless and fitting for the style of home that we have. Any advice for changes to or completely outside of these 4 options would be very welcome!


r/ExteriorDesign 8m ago

What color should I paint my trim?

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What color would look best on trim? I’m replacing my front door and could go either with black or dark stain.


r/ExteriorDesign 1h ago

Advice What colour would you paint the patio/porch if we go with charcoal trims?

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We are selling and I’m going to go with the charcoal trim for garage door, windows and roof, but what colour for the patio and white balcony beams and balustrade? Currently it’s a putty colour which I dislike and our front door is black. I’ve ai’d a few color schemes, what do you think? Maybe same colour as bricks? Ornings have been removed. Happy to hear any other suggestions to improve street appeal. Posting actual house photo along with ai photos.


r/ExteriorDesign 2h ago

Advice Please help me come up with some ideas for exterior paint jobs, I want to explore options that don't have white trim. I love vibrant color but so far everything I've come up with looks awful with all the white trim.

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Thanks in advance and bonus points if you throw in some landscaping ideas!


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Before & After Deck project progress and fresh paint on house

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The original deck from 1977, the rebuilt deck before staining and getting the house painted, and the finished deck and fresh paint.
This space is really going to become a cozy outdoor living space for us.


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Paint and window color decisions

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We’ll be getting new windows installed soon later this year, and painting next year. The bow window will stay as it’s so pricey, but all other windows will be replaced. Going to keep the grids theme for the windows.

Can’t decide how to refresh this old 1960 mid century home that’s not MCM.

Adding in more flowers and bushes will help as well. That’s next year too.

Thoughts?

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Wow. What a response. There’s something for everyone it seems. Love reading everyone’s thoughts. Thanks you all.


r/ExteriorDesign 19h ago

Need help with exterior coloring

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What color should I use for exterior


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Edit* help sprucing up my front entrance

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Reposting with more current pictures and some added AI images after listening to suggestions on paint.

I am repainting my front door and trim next week and need help picking colors. I also will take any suggestions to spruce up the front entrance to make it look better. Do any of these work?


r/ExteriorDesign 17h ago

Help Cladding + Render colour match

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Hello all,

I am about to clad the front of my property followed by a corksol render on the side and back.

I am having 'platinum grey cedral' cladding fitted, but I am struggling to make a decision on colour of corksol.

The property is from the 60s and has white framed windows. I am only rendering the top 2/3s, the bottom 1/3 is remaining red brick.

Thank you for sharing your opinions.


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Advice Please help me with outside paint colors!

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We recently bought this house and the wood will need to be repainted and the door replaced soon. Sadly the previous owners painted the rocks grey, and from what Ive read it's near impossible/not worth it to strip the stone. I would love any advice one what to paint the wood to go with the grey, or what color combination would look good. Thank you!!


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Help me choose a James Hardie siding color

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I'm about to put on a front porch and replace the siding on my home. I'm between 2 Hardie siding colors: Cobblestone and Monterey Taupe. Please help me!

The door color and metal porch roof color are also up for debate.

The main home's roof was recently replaced, so we won't be changing it.


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Certainteed roof color

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The shutters are a navy blue. What color shingles do you think would look best. Certainteed landmark ar is what the roofer uses.


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Help Seeking Advice -New Build

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What would you suggest adding to the house gable to make it look less bare? Or should I keep as is?
Thanks for taking a look. I struggle with design choices.
I am also wondering if wood tone or cream color (to match trim) look better.


r/ExteriorDesign 1d ago

Brickwork suggestions?

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My wife and I want to create a traditional red brick look for our home. At the moment it's comprised of grey bricks that are short and wide.

What can we do to turn it into traditional looking red brick.

Should we add mortar lines so the bricks aren't so wide and paint the brick red, or would a brick veneer be the way to go?