Posted in Exterior Design, Get The Look, How to..., Paint, tagged Behr Paints, Benjamin Moore, Circa Lighting, Exterior Design, Paint, Wayfair on January 24, 2018|
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Designing exteriors is one of my favorite things to do and when I get the opportunity to design an exterior, my first step is to determine the overall style. Once this decision is made, it really sets the tone for the rest of the project — including the landscaping and what happens on the interior. A couple of days ago I received a project in Santa Clarita, a city just north of Los Angeles, and below are several style options that I’m considering. Which is your favorite?
1. A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN APPROACH
via Daniel C. Cuevas Interior Design
Exterior Paint Color
Exterior Lights
Shutter Color
Window Color
Exterior Trim Color
Greenery
2. A NEW ORLEANS VIBE
Shutter Color
Exterior Lights
Exterior Color
Window Trim Color
Greenery
Black Planter
3. A COTTAGE FEEL
A simple, yet elegant, approach for an exterior — with beautiful light fixtures and a couple of potted plants, this may be the winner.
White Shutters
Exterior Lights
Exterior Color
White Planter
Greenery
In a couple of weeks I’ll post the winner plus the before + after photos. Happy Wednesday!
~ Shannon
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Happy Monday! The Reseda project is done! Today I’m sharing before + after photos of the front of this sweet California cottage.
AFTER
BEFORE
Although, the home needed extensive work on the interior, I knew after walking around the property that the exterior was going to be the bigger issue. The home was hidden behind years of overgrowth, the pool had ivy growing in it and the backyard was one large concrete slab.
In order to soften up the exterior, I eliminated all the concrete and replaced the pathways with pieces of large blue flagstone. I painted the entire home ‘Milk Glass’ by Dunn Edwards and added black accents to give it a clean classic look.
I also moved the the porch light from the back wall, where it was hidden, to the ceiling to add extra charm from the street.
MISTER LINCOLN
Sometimes I debate whether or not to keep existing plants but whenever I come across an old rose bush that has remained prolific, even through so much neglect, I know it’s a keeper. This hybrid tea, Mister Lincoln, flourished despite its neglect and the fragrance is amazing!
BEFORE
AFTER
Design elements + my favorite go-to plants for a cottage-style garden.
Iceberg Rose
Cottage-Style Lighting
Agave
Star Jasmine
Exterior Shutters
Boxwood
Address Plaque
Flagstone
Eugenia
BEFORE
AFTER
Next time, I’ll be posting the before and after photos of the backyard — and with 40 + years of overgrowth it turned out to be quite the transformation.
Have a great week!
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The Long Table 