Category: Exterior

Getting Over a Case of the Blues

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Dealing with the exterior of your home can seem like a daunting task. This new homeowner is inheriting a house full of blue vinyl siding. Aside from upgrading the entire exterior, there are some simple options for de-emphasizing the “smurfiness” (as our reader put it!) This house is super cute – a classic American vernacular… more

Fresh New Colonial Curb Appeal

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We’ve had a lot of submissions for exterior makeovers lately and I find it’s often one of the hardest places to visualize. Exterior improvements feel more permanent than indoor improvements and it’s harder to find ideas and inspiration among all of the interior-focused magazines and products. That said, an exterior update is exciting – and… more

Easy Exterior Color (with or without Painted Brick)

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This house is adorable. In fact, it’s the kind of house that almost makes me wish I lived in a house. It’s neat and compact, with an interesting brick chimney and a yard that’s not at all intimidating. And, with just a small amount of color love, this house will practically be yelling, “Come in… more

Raise the Roof! Update on a Summer Cottage

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To celebrate the arrival of the summer season, here are some ideas for an adorable beach cottage. Our reader writes in looking for help with the bright white roof. Indeed, the roof is rather prominent, but is made even more so by the reflective white. Let’s see if we can find a few options to… more

A Bright Facelift for a Villa in India

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I’m so jealous of this tropical villa in India! Check out the lush foliage, multiple outdoor terraces and white stucco walls like a huge blank canvas. This villa has tons of potential and in a tropical location, you can be bold and fun with color. Here is the current villa, with walls in need of… more

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