| Author | Message | ||
     Bennie Larrier Citizen Username: Benknee Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2003 |
I need some help with coming up with a color scheme for the exterior of my home. Can anyone recommmend someone who an give me some guidance. I have a scheme, but I want someone to reveiew it, and I have a few issues I need some help with. | ||
| millie Citizen Username: Millie Post Number: 61 Registered: 6-2001 |
One or two issues ago, Old House Journal did an article on historic paint schemes for various styles of architecture. You can see if the library carries OHJ. If not, I can probably rustle up my copy. You can private line me if interested. | ||
| Maplewoody Real Name Username: Maplewoody Post Number: 252 Registered: 5-2001 |
Bernie, Check with the paint guys at Riccardi Bros. on Springfield Avenue. They are very helpful! | ||
| CFA Citizen Username: Cfa Post Number: 943 Registered: 5-2001  |
Benjamin Moore has an entire pamphlet for historical colors. We chose a color scheme from there. | ||
| jdh118 Citizen Username: Jdh118 Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2001 |
Besides the BenMoore Hist.colors, which are great, there are books devoted just to the topic of colors, plans etc. Just do a search at an online book site, you should come up with a lot. Depending on who you've chosen to paint your house, ask their opinion; they do it every day, and would be able to tell you color palattes they've used that have worked well together. I'd bet most have had clients interested in the historical aspect. My painter took me around, and I was all set after seeing three he'd done.They may also suggest others depending on the architecture the house had/has/will have. Last, though not really historical (but maybe helpful) if you're friends with any of the realtors, they could probably tell you trends in color palettes as far as what's been most popular from the 'curb appeal' standpoint. Though mine is an older house, I know I have some books around as well, feel free to private line me as well if you'd be interested.. Good luck! | ||
| bobk Supporter Username: Bobk Post Number: 3252 Registered: 5-2001 |
From talking to a couple of people over the years who lived in Maplewood when it was developed in the 1920s the proper historical color for your home is white with either black or dark green trim.  The vast majority of the houses here were painted that way when they were built. Yeah, boring. My suggestion is go with what you like. ______________ The above comment does not apply to those of you with Victorian and four square house built before WWI. ________________ | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 596 Registered: 5-2001  |
That's interesting BobK. When we first moved in, our circa 1917 home was all white, with gray shutters and doors. While repairing some of the windows we discovered dark green paint under the white. I guess my house fits your description. | ||
| jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3078 Registered: 5-2001 |
We happen to have a person that does this. For a fee she researched the colors for your home based on time, style and designer. Meets with you to discuss options and provides back 2 color approach plans with samples, application mapps and source for the paint. Total fee was $400. Well worth the money. I the contact is Janet, at Jfost@aol.com. Or you can call at (973) 822-0441. | ||
| Greg Spreeman Citizen Username: Mr_greg Post Number: 14 Registered: 1-2004 |
I would purchase a book on Amazon. Homes and Interiors of the 1920s. It is a full catalog of homes built in the 20s with a lot of Colonial variations in full color. All the best. Greg http://www.chatsworthofessex.com |
