The existing monochromatic brown exterior is on its way out, Sheppard-Lum Family!
Below are four differing design concept options that have the potential to dramatically transform the curb appeal at 529 Terrace.
Each translates a varied style, visual focus, colour impact, and interpretation of some brown [in the spirit if balancing, not ignoring, the substantial back deck].
Each concept is designed with intent and consideration of your request to brighten, de-brown, and create a sense of arrival that feels welcoming to you both, as well as your company, at each approach.
Below are four differing design concept options that have the potential to dramatically transform the curb appeal at 529 Terrace.
Each translates a varied style, visual focus, colour impact, and interpretation of some brown [in the spirit if balancing, not ignoring, the substantial back deck].
Each concept is designed with intent and consideration of your request to brighten, de-brown, and create a sense of arrival that feels welcoming to you both, as well as your company, at each approach.
All-Over Light and Bright
Intended to contrast your existing exterior with every surface, this exterior is light and bright all-over.
The light grey metal roofing and white paint applied to all existing siding materials neutralizes the entire shell of the exterior. Hints of warm wood in the 16' garage door and seasonal planters subtly reference the back side of the home. The blue pop of colour on the double front door calls out the main entrance, along with classic bronze finished lighting and hardware. Note the vertical 'fence' along the walkway, intended to mirror the vertical siding and serve as an appealing barrier to the heat pump - by installing the house number on this surface it feels intentional, rather than solely a solution to a problem.
Application:
The light grey metal roofing and white paint applied to all existing siding materials neutralizes the entire shell of the exterior. Hints of warm wood in the 16' garage door and seasonal planters subtly reference the back side of the home. The blue pop of colour on the double front door calls out the main entrance, along with classic bronze finished lighting and hardware. Note the vertical 'fence' along the walkway, intended to mirror the vertical siding and serve as an appealing barrier to the heat pump - by installing the house number on this surface it feels intentional, rather than solely a solution to a problem.
Application:
- Roofing: Rib Profile, Scotia Metal - Regent Grey
- Siding: Existing Brick & Vertical Siding, Painted - Benjamin Moore, Chantilly Lace
- Gutters | Facia: White
- Windows: Replacement, Single Pane Awning - White
- Front Door: Double 3/4 Glass, Painted - Custom Blue
- Garage Door: Garaga, Township Collection, Cambridge - Chocolate Walnut
- Accessories: Brown Planters by Front Door [Bring Visual Balance]
- Night View
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Per our consultation discussion, exterior lighting will completely transform your curb appeal from day to night with ease. Beyond aesthetic benefits, a well lit walk-way is a safety feature. This application - reflected on all layouts - features pot lights in the soffits, light fixtures flanking the garage and front doors, as well as a flood light in the garden up on the house number. |
- Alternate Version This showcases Concept A with your existing windows. The colour works relatively well if this is beyond the budget or a change is made in a phased approach.
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Bold and Beautiful
A spin off of Concept A, this application puts the colour where the most substantial surface is - the roof.
Intended as Nova Scotia's 'safe' interpretation of NFLD colour, for Adam!
This palette is arguably classic, contrasting [for Whitney] yet approachable. Why not show off your best feature?
Grounded by the warm wood door systems and existing brown windows, this application of finishes makes sense of the brown front to back without reading as the brown house on the block any longer.
Application:
Intended as Nova Scotia's 'safe' interpretation of NFLD colour, for Adam!
This palette is arguably classic, contrasting [for Whitney] yet approachable. Why not show off your best feature?
Grounded by the warm wood door systems and existing brown windows, this application of finishes makes sense of the brown front to back without reading as the brown house on the block any longer.
Application:
- Roofing: Rib Profile, Scotia Metal - Slate Blue [Not 100% Accurate to Colour]
- Siding: Existing Brick & Vertical Siding, Painted - Benjamin Moore, Chantilly Lace
- Gutters | Facia: White
- Windows: Existing, Brown
- Front Door: Double 3/4 Glass, Painted - Chocolate Walnut
- Garage Door: Garaga, Township Collection, Cambridge - Chocolate Walnut
- Lighting: Bronze
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- Night View |
C for Contrast
Contrast was a term used to reference Whitney's style in consultation, so this may be worth considering.
Adam, there is no NFLD found in this concept, but it could be an intentional juxtaposition to what you opt to execute on the interior - overall neutral on the exterior, with bright pops of colour inside. The charcoal roofing translates as more approachable on your distinct roofline than a classic black. The wood warm wood garage and entrance door systems once again add the balance needed to help make sense of the permanent brown features on the read of the home. However, the charcoal roofing requires such an element as well, which I would propose to be executed with new charcoal windows in a later phase - again a full glass style such as awning or casement would have a significant impact on curb appeal versus your existing double-hung style.
Application:
Adam, there is no NFLD found in this concept, but it could be an intentional juxtaposition to what you opt to execute on the interior - overall neutral on the exterior, with bright pops of colour inside. The charcoal roofing translates as more approachable on your distinct roofline than a classic black. The wood warm wood garage and entrance door systems once again add the balance needed to help make sense of the permanent brown features on the read of the home. However, the charcoal roofing requires such an element as well, which I would propose to be executed with new charcoal windows in a later phase - again a full glass style such as awning or casement would have a significant impact on curb appeal versus your existing double-hung style.
Application:
- Roofing: Rib Profile, Scotia Metal - Slate Grey
- Siding: Existing Brick & Vertical Siding, Painted - Benjamin Moore, Chantilly Lace
- Gutters | Facia: White
- Windows: Replacement Casement or Awning, Charcoal
- Front Door: Double 3/4 Glass, Painted - Chocolate Walnut
- Garage Door: Garaga, Township Collection, Cambridge - Chocolate Walnut
- Lighting: Bronze
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- Night View |
Garage Call-Out
Yes, it has a brown roof. I'll just call that out first thing.
Maybe that is an absolute immediate no because brown has burned its bridges with you on this house. Fair.
I wanted to be thorough with these initial concept offerings. Because the back deck is such a prevalent surface on your exterior, I wanted to show you one option that brings it more into balance beyond doors and accessories - not that those are bad, this is just a different take.
We know the roof on your house is a dominate surface, so brown seems in direct contrast to your design brief. With this application, the house doesn't read as brown or dark but rather fresh, approachable and well balanced. The colour is applied on the garage, calling it out away from the main body of the house and distinguishing it from its mirroring bedroom wing. This works because we would wrap the paint along the side and back. The value to this application is how it anchors the brown roof, draws interest, while also allowing the main door to feel centered within the 'white' envelope of the rest of the exterior.
Application:
Maybe that is an absolute immediate no because brown has burned its bridges with you on this house. Fair.
I wanted to be thorough with these initial concept offerings. Because the back deck is such a prevalent surface on your exterior, I wanted to show you one option that brings it more into balance beyond doors and accessories - not that those are bad, this is just a different take.
We know the roof on your house is a dominate surface, so brown seems in direct contrast to your design brief. With this application, the house doesn't read as brown or dark but rather fresh, approachable and well balanced. The colour is applied on the garage, calling it out away from the main body of the house and distinguishing it from its mirroring bedroom wing. This works because we would wrap the paint along the side and back. The value to this application is how it anchors the brown roof, draws interest, while also allowing the main door to feel centered within the 'white' envelope of the rest of the exterior.
Application:
- Roofing: Rib Profile, Scotia Metal - Coffee Brown
- Siding: Garage Brick, Colour TBD. Main House & Bedroom Wing Brick and Vertical Siding, Painted - Benjamin Moore, Chantilly Lace
- Gutters | Facia: White
- Windows: Replacement Casement or Awning, White
- Front Door: Double 3/4 Glass, Painted - Custom Blue
- Garage Door: Garaga, Township Collection, Cambridge - Chocolate Walnut
- Lighting: Bronze
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- Night View |
Edit Request [1]
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Note: The charcoal roof has a different | cooler presence than the originally recommended brown - which was recommended to bring warmth, reference the existing brown deck, and balance the wood doors. Adding the blue call-out on the garage in this palette requires visual balancing of both the blue and brown. I am showing you several versions of your requested edit hoping one strikes the right balance for you. |