My Yummy Red House

I have been dying for a red house for years, but it costs a fortune to paint a house so we waited and waited.  We moved and then waited some more.  Then, due to a series of water problems, we were forced to repaint the house this summer. We hired it out to a friend.  His company did a fantastic job. (If you want his information, you can zoom in on the picture below.)  Admittedly, we were a little concerned about how the neighbors would react to such a strong color (our neighborhood is full of varying shades of beige).  We originally opted for a light blue.  But once the red and the blue were on the wall, side-by-side, there was no question whatsoever.  This house was meant to be red.

The solid red (without contrasting trim) was overwhelming.  I felt much better once that black paint was whipped out.  We love the change. It’s like getting a new house for a fraction of the cost.  Everything feels fresh and I think it is absolutely gorgeous.