My house is turquoise. Now, I think turquoise is a pretty color, but not what I want for the outside of my house. The solution, of course, is to paint the exterior. However, I am afraid of heights and I don't like being in the sun, so I reluctantly decided to hire someone. I kept reminding myself that for some tasks, even the most hardcore DIYer is better off hiring a pro. For the last two days, I have waited nervously behind plastic-covered doors as two guys spray, roll, and brush away the turquoise. Though I'm glad it's them on the ladder, I really hate having so little control over the quality of the work being done.
This is what the house looked like when I bought it. The house is that little turquoise thing behind the HUGE tree.
Later, the tree broke under a heavy snowfall and was removed, revealing the other half of the house and matching turquoise chimney pipe.
This is the back of the house. Yep, that's a dog door cut into the wall by the previous homeowner.
I anxiously await the "after"...
WOW: what a bold color. I'm not a fan of HOAs (we looked long and hard to find a home that wasn't in one) but in cases like this I can see why they would sometimes be useful. Can't wait to see the "after" shots!!
ReplyDeleteBold indeed! Strangely, the interior was all soft peach and beige.
ReplyDeleteI like the variety of a non-HOA neighborhood. There are some color combos I don't personally care for, but it gives the neighborhood some character. There's only one house that makes me cringe -- it's pumpkin orange. Luckily, it's on the far end of the neighborhood. ;-)