Decorating and Design - exterior paint scheme

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07-21-01, 05:47 PM
Does anyone know of a website where I can view a generic house and insert various colors for siding, shutters, trim, etc.? This would give a pretty good idea of what the house will look like when finished.
Thanks!

07-27-01, 01:53 AM
I don't know of a web site but this old fashion way may help you. Take a picture of your house, have the picture blown up so you can see the details. Trace the picture so it looks like a picture from a coloring book. Make as many copies as you like so that you can change the color scheme. Use markers or crayon, you should get a good idea of what the house will look like. I like using crayons, you have more color options.
twelvepole
08-03-01, 09:00 PM
Another option is to walk or drive through neighborhoods observing exterior color schemes. Take along a camera so you can get a photo of the ones you like. Then, sit down with all your pictures and by process of elimination, you just might come up with your color scheme.