How did you update your Red Brick Colonial/Black Shutter to look more current

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[Post New]05/11/2024 22:12
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Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:OP here. My husband would not be a “paint the brick” kind of guy.



Whitewashed brick looks so much better.


For a brief period, maybe. But once you start painting brick, you can never, ever stop.
[Post New]05/11/2024 22:53
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Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:lol at the comments!

I think black shutters on red brick looks too stuffy and old. Mine is a gray/blue/green and I think it looks nice. Also I don't have a fully traditional symmetrical colonial so not having black works.

Match your new shutters undertone to your roof (grayish or whatever).



Yes on new landscaping. I hate azalea salad especially this time of year when all the colors are in the yard and clashing with each other. You can add some hardscaping features like a trellis with flowers.


You think this house looks modern? It's like the epitome of outdate and stuffy to me.


That house is beautiful.


It’s not modern by any means. It’s very traditional.
[Post New]05/11/2024 22:54
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Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:OP here. My husband would not be a “paint the brick” kind of guy.



Whitewashed brick looks so much better.


Except 15 years after you paint it when it’s peeling and filthy.
[Post New]05/12/2024 08:41
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Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:OP here. My husband would not be a “paint the brick” kind of guy.

Smart guy.


+1000

(Someone with a painted brick house.)
[Post New]05/12/2024 11:39
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LuckyChow
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Do you have a photo of your front facade? I am happy to sketch over a couple options
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