So, the garage is going up quickly, and one of the decisions we need to make (soon) is the siding color.Β This is a big decision, friends.
Do I need to tell you that? Of course not. You get me.
In this house, we’ll be keeping the aluminum siding on the house. It’s just in too good of shape to scrap. The plan is to paint it in the spring. So, we need to choose vinyl siding that I will match when I paint the house.
When we chose a color for our current home, it was a no-brainer. I loved the sage siding we chose, Ryan loved the sage siding we chose. It was different than anything else in the ‘hood. (We wanted it to stand out.) No.brainer. It took very little time to agree.
And, to be honest, I kind of wanted to use the same sage color on this house. Why mess with something we love? Make it kind of our signature. But, Ryan questioned using the same color. And, he was right. We can’t just make every house exactly the same.
I want this house to be special and unique. So that means a new color
And, that brings me to the big decision. I definitely don’t like the current yellowish color.
The foundation will be white (eventually).
The porch floor, shutters and stair treads will be navy (Naval by Sherwin Williams).
I wanted grey, but the roof is pretty new and already camel/brown. So, the colors have been narrowed down to:
(I know this looks close to the same color it is. But, it’s more off-white/taupe and less yellow.)
(All are standard siding colors at our local hardware store of choice – Menards.)
What do you think?
(And as a disclaimer, I reserve the right to choose something completely different. As if I needed to tell you that. But, I still want to know what you think.)
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Allison aka Half of VAMH says
I vote khaki!
And I cannnnot wait to see the aluminum painting process. Please blog the shyt out of that ok? It is what we have and I would love to paint it. I wasn’t even sure that was a possibility. Eee!
Oonafey says
Clay. I think the khaki is too pink.
Anonymous says
Khaki..we just used this color and love the results!
pozypeacock says
Our house now and the house before his one has clay or khaki siding and personally we wished we had the sage for first choice then gray. I think that it’s ok to have a different colored roof. Go for what you like for the siding. I see that around a lot.Oh, the house nearby are white siding with blue shutters and doors.
Can’t wait to see what you end up deciding.
Leigh says
Ok, well I’m going against the (fake) grain (hahaha)- I like the clay. I think the Khaki is too dark and too brown. It might look dark and heavy. I didn’t know you could paint metal siding. Good to know.
Robin says
I’m voting for Pine.
But that is just because I’m a sucker for anything that is close to white. How awsome would it look with all your touches of red like the last house. Dreamy that’s what I think!
Nikki says
I think you should go with your gut, I’m guessing there is a color that jumped out at you as “the one”.
I first thought khaki, then pine.
Mom says
Oh my goodness…………..looks like the majority agree with your mother. I like the Khaki the best. But I know that whatever color you choose will be perfect. Good luck sweetie!
Jenny @ Anything Pretty says
Oh big decision……
I am going to go against the crowd here and say clay. I like that it is lighter than the khaki and I think the dark blue will really pop against it.
Hopefully you are like me and everyone’s opinions on things like this are really helpful. Either because they agree with what you know you want. Or they all vote for something else which makes you realize what you want.
Or maybe that is just me:)…
Kelly says
I like your green & my house is a green also…however, your neighbors house already looks the same color as yours. I think you should go with a red, like pictured below: http://iseeunow.blogspot.com/2009/06/wish-us-luck.html
Anonymous says
Khaki, for suuure!
Kim.Gos says
khaki!
Kristen says
khaki!!!
Lynne says
Khaki
Emily says
Please disregard my black shutter statement. Navy is perfect with khaki. Perf.
Emily says
1) Wow, so many people with opinions. Love it! 2) Love “Inspiration from driving around”. I loled and spit out my orange juice, true story. 3) Khaki. Especially love khaki and black shutters.
Emily @ Longley's in San Diego says
I’m liking the khaki.
Tara @ Tara Being Tara says
I’m partial to clay!
The prettiest house in our neighborhood is a medium grey color with black shutters and white trim, with a red door. It’s stunning! Just food for thought… =)
Lauren says
I really like the khaki and it will look good with the navy! Things are really coming together with the house! π
Sara @ Russet Street Reno says
Khaki, obviously!!!
Lucky Girl says
I like the khaki as well – but I’m also a fan of clay.
Joi says
Khaki’s my vote, K!
Amanda Sevall says
Looks like my favorite is the vote of the massess… I totally vote for Khaki! π
Erin says
Apparently I’m in the minority but I like the Pine the best! I actually like them in the order you posted them in!
Kylie says
Khaki :)and I love that you’re doing your shutters navy blue. So are we. Kicking up the patriotism here in our red brick house
Megg says
Honestly? I like COLOR! I love the sage of your current house!
But if I have to choose of the three you listed, I’d definitely go with the khaki. I think it’s the most different from the current color (though I’m sure the pictures make it hard to see the differences!) and it’ll look nice with your stark white foundations (which will also look nice when they’re done!)
I love seeing your renovation progress! It’s fascinating to me!
amber says
I like the clay color.
Amanda @ Little House on the Corner says
I think I like the khaki best! (looks like a lot of other people do too!)
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Khaki!!!! π Love it!
Shanade says
I personally love the khaki!
Michael - Innkeeper says
of those three i’d have to say clay. i nice ‘in between’. still gives you color without being dark.
… but i do have a couple questions. the neighbor on the right … their house looks similiar in color, like a khaki or clay. personally i’d want something different than the neighbors?
and have you considered other colors? like white? maybe red?
Michael - Innkeeper says
of those three i’d have to say clay. i nice ‘in between’. still gives you color without being dark.
… but i do have a couple questions. the neighbor on the right … their house looks similiar in color, like a khaki or clay. personally i’d want something different than the neighbors?
and have you considered other colors? like white? maybe red?
Laura says
I’m partial to the clay color, but think either would look great!
alexandjess says
Another vote for Khaki!
Anonymous says
RED
Mrs. Chic says
I’d go for Khaki — now you must must paint the door a deep navy — its making me drool! lol
Seven Sisters says
I vote khaki! Your renovations are coming along so fast!! You put us all to shame, haha! ~*S*~
Uhleah says
Khaki!! Will look great with the porch navy color and the white foundation.
Nicole-Lynn says
How exciting π Khaki! π
Anonymous says
Khaki is my choice!!
BTW this is my first time commenting and I love your blog!
Christina L.
Tyler and Emily Forrest says
Khaki – most definitely
*claire* says
khaki, for sure! π
but we will love whatever you pick – promise.
Rita/Fighting Off Frumpy says
A resounding vote of “khaki” from this corner! π
Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst says
I like the last one, or, to be totally different, a light blue that goes with your navy. Then I would paint the shutters white. But that is just my opinion. π
Mrs. Adventure says
I vote for: Khaki
I can just imagine that bright white trim, navy shutters and of course I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a BRIGHT red or yellow front door :+)
Kristi says
Go for the Khaki! Love it!!
Mrs. 5C says
Khaki!!! π
Breen says
I really like the khaki color. It will match very well with the blue you’ve already chosen. The White of the foundation will pop and it will still match the camel brown roof.
Jennifer says
For what it’s worth, I like Clay. Love the idea of navy with it! Khaki is great but that’s why you see it so often … or at least you do in my neighborhood …
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
I vote for Khaki. I think the color would look rich and beautiful against the blue you chose (which I love!). How fun to pick colors for the outside of your home!
Leah says
khaki. biggest change = biggest notice! maybe your neighbors will nominate you for another award. π lol plus, i just like it best.
Jenny says
They’re all great! But I think my favorite would be clay! I like the gray undertones, especially with the navy shutters!
Stephanie says
LOVE the khaki
Valerie says
I love the Khaki color
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
Khaki, because I lie the warmth. Plus, if you’re going to go through the trouble of painting it, everyone should notice, right? Right. : )
Can’t wait to see what you choose!!!
Liz @ It's Great To Be Home says
Khaki! That inspiration pic did it for me. π
Wendy says
*sigh* I am failing reading comprehension 101.. it’s a Monday. Navy shutters also perfect. =)
Wendy says
Oh, I agree… Khaki, definitely!!! Especially knowing that you’re painting the porch a navy. Navy + Khaki will be amazing!
(Plus.. it’ll make you stand out from your neighbors. Looks like your neighbors are a light beige.)
What will you be doing with the shutters?
Suzanne says
I like clay, especially with the blue shutters. Although I associate the khaki with new construction homes – it seems to be THE color builders around here use as default. Which is not a bad thing.
For the record, the people who owned our house before us sided it in almost the same sage green as your current house and the color was a HUGE part of our decision to buy. We LOVE being “the green house”.
Anonymous says
Khaki. Definitely.