Proper use of accent color...or should I use one at all?
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Proper use of accent color...or should I use one at all?
We are painting in a couple of days, and I wonder if I should paint using a red accent or not. Some possible places would include:
* The door (in the cave, not really visible from the road
* The trim on the front facing window (first story, down the long walkway)
* The garage doors (which really is all the house has for curb appeal)
*The deck leading to the door
I would like your suggestions. Should I use the red at all, or just the two brown colors. Not sure what would look best and make the house pop.
Here are the colors we have selected:
Body:

Trim:

(And possible accent) :

Here are some photos of our house:



* The door (in the cave, not really visible from the road

* The trim on the front facing window (first story, down the long walkway)
* The garage doors (which really is all the house has for curb appeal)
*The deck leading to the door
I would like your suggestions. Should I use the red at all, or just the two brown colors. Not sure what would look best and make the house pop.
Here are the colors we have selected:
Body:

Trim:

(And possible accent) :

Here are some photos of our house:




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I wouldn't paint the garage doors red [it'd be too much] but it might be fine on the front door. The porch/entry deck would be ok red but you'd need to use either a deck stain or porch and deck enamel [a lot depends on what is currently on the wood] I don't know about the window trim but it wouldn't be a big deal to paint it and change it back if need be.
Some of the paint stores have software that will take your pic and put their colors on it - so you can see before you buy/paint. I don't know if there is free version on the net or not
Some of the paint stores have software that will take your pic and put their colors on it - so you can see before you buy/paint. I don't know if there is free version on the net or not
