Thimble Hall Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi, I am really stuck on the door color for Joe's house so far I have had it 3 different colors and it doesn't look right. I would appreciate help, the house is in my album called Red Riding Hood trio is anyone has the time Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 What are the colors you didn't like? The house is very brown maybe a contrasting color would look good but not one that would be too bright, a nice deep forest green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 You know I just knew someone was going to say that.. I hate green so I have been avoiding it like the plague but I have sort of expected me to have to go with it as it is the only color I haven't tried.. I can handle a dark green, Hunter green I will look up Forest Green or maybe a green if it leans a tad to the blue, not as far as turquoise though .but going the other way and it starts to go gold or yellow I absolutely hate it My daughter came in and said it needs red so I had shades of red., the last one was a deep red which picks up the reddish tone in the woodwork but it doesn't look right, then I started to drape bits of fabric over the door and none of that looked right either. I didn't try green. I guess painting it the same color as the woodwork would do but it is so boring and this poor little house is very plain as it is. I have window boxes too and they would probably be the same color. Now I wished I had gone with a whiter color for the stucco because that is where the problem starts it is a deep biscuit but it shows pink when I put a color to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I am not fond of green either, but Forest or hunter green is ok sometimes. I only have one item of clothing that is green and it is hunter green, a Christmas shirt with nice embroidery of Santa and reindeer, guess green seems to go with Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Could you pick a color from one of the bricks in the chimney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Jeannine said: I guess painting it the same color as the woodwork would do but it is so boring and this poor little house is very plain as it is. I have window boxes too and they would probably be the same color. Now I wished I had gone with a whiter color for the stucco because that is where the problem starts it is a deep biscuit but it shows pink when I put a color to it I think making the door and window boxes the same color as the woodwork is a good choice. It works so well with the biscuit colored stucco. The boring could be countered with color from the flowers in the boxes, plants by the front door, and perhaps liven up the door a bit with a grated window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I'm with Kathie on the door & window box color. This is a bachelor's woodland home. What about shiny brass door fittings? When you said you weren't going to use the settles by the front door I suggested planters, and Kathie's mentioning colorful plants would be an excellent idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I don't think Joe would be spending a lot of time polishing brass. I think brass on the front door is a good idea, but aged, with a nice patina, like the picture link I posted, not shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 I have the window boxes planned and the plants for the front door, I have the trimmings for the front door too, they are black Tudor style I just don't have door color fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Pop a picture of the actual house into this thread Jeannine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 I can't, it won't take it, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 4 hours ago, BigC said: Pop a picture of the actual house into this thread Jeannine 4 hours ago, Jeannine said: I can't, it won't take it, There are photos of the house in the Red Riding Hood album. Click here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks Kathie, I should have said that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks guys...I have to go to work now but when I get home I'll rough up a few photoshop images of the house with some colour way options (in the door section) if that will help..just to give you some idea of which direction you maybe wish to take Jeannine....Thats if you haven't already decided Regards C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 TBH...I think Joe would be into more earthy colours, something from nature, not glossy and shiny, the door wouldn't be pristine either probably have a few marks and dings in its makeup...How about a lichen colour A mid aged green. This calm and muted green is named after the ever changing, subtle colour of creeping algae which ages stone so beautifully. It has a quiet and subtle feel to it, due to its underlying blue tone, and is perfect for use in the garden where it feels totally at one with nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thank you for the effort I really appreciate but not one I would choose.I will probably do it just the same color as the wood I think which was my original plan. I was hoping for something different but nothing seems to suit it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yes Jeannine each to his/her own as they say...it has to be right for you....something you feel at one with...let us know what you decide upon Regards C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 This is the green that my friends in England have their door painted I do love a good blue. What about this one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I love these type of threads as I learn so much and get so much information , like cork textured wallpaper its.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 these are my choices but a little less aged for your house 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 OOOOH I love that yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 I love the blue but there are no blue tones in anything, I have a piece of blue standing in front of it as we speak to watch for a while, the trouble is the stucco is a sort of peachy color rather than a biscuit. That green is like an Emerald green and I don't mind that one. I am going to try and age the house a bit as it looks too pristine so when I figure out how to do that it may change the whole door thing. If I really get stuck more I will repaint it more white color or a very delicate grey and then go with the blue. It must be the quilter in me I guess..matching colors, it has to be just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 If you want to age your stucco I find that washing it with the water I rinse my brushes in after a painting session dos the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I am probably way out in left field here so be gentle. For some reason his cottage reminds me a Bavarian style house.(Probably because it is based on a fairy tale) I know stenciling is not very masculine but you could add color to the shutters and brown door by adding details like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Carrie, that is a lovely idea and I intend to use it on another house I am doing but this is for a trio of houses twith a UK theme and never have I seen it there, very pretty though. Holly don't forget my stucco is home made and not absorbent, I was thinking chalks then spray maybe. or a dry brushed paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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