EXTERIOR PAINT MISTAKES to AVOID | DESIGNER TIPS + TRICKS | HOUSE OF VALENTINA

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[jordanwright]

Could you do a series on different home structure styles and how to properly dress them inside and out? For example: Queen Ann, Victorian, New builds, modern

[lyngideon]

I'm an interior designer, and a serious Type A personality so when we were ready to paint our 50s home, I drove around our neighborhood to make sure we weren't the 6th house on the block that would be grey. Then I took a picture of the house, loaded that into CAD, then did a basic line drawing of the home, pasted that into Photoshop and then played with a hundred and one color options for the base, door, shutters and window boxes, until I found a combination that was unique, without being weird or duplicating in our neighborhood. A lot of time and effort for sure, but we are so happy with how it turned out in the end. We also knew we would be putting on a new roof, so I used the color we knew we wanted to do for the roof too. It was worth every second spent on it for sure.

[breannelee]

Girl! This video gives me all the feels!! Painting the exterior of our home is a project we are in the early stages of planning and I am so thankful for these tips!!! Ohh I love the photos, wow the before and afters are stellar!

[youbetcha]

I painted the exterior of my home last summer. Good advice on the gutters. Did not think of that. I like my color because it’s easy to keep clean and the house doesn’t stand out. It just fits in. Yes I did think about my roof color before choosing the siding paint for the 8 inch cedar siding. I went with a custom mixed color from BM. One thing you should also talk about is arborstain v paint and gloss v flat. Gloss on trim? Flat on siding? BM moorglo is a great choice for trim. But I used a flat for the siding. Also door color please a little advice on that. Stained v painted door? color match shutters? Or not necessary. What color iron work white or black ? What color fence ? So many decisions. Need a part 2 please. See you Friday ! 🤗👍🏻

[michellebordelon]

My dad was a contractor in New Orleans in the 70's, 80's 90's and he did a lot of upscale properties throughout the city and greater New Orleans area. He had such a great eye, attention to detail and could make everything beautiful. But every once in a while he would have a client that wanted to do things 100% their way because they saw it in a magazine and not trust his expertise and experience. He would politely tell them it wouldn't look right on the house or in the n'hood but he would paint it. And then.... they always HATED it, lol. They would call and say he was right and ask if he would come back and repaint the WHOLE house. He would go back and paint the house/shutters/trim the better colors and sometimes the homeowner would literally cry because they couldn't believe how beautiful it turned out. So it is important to find someone who will help make your home amazing and understands color undertones, LRV and most of all what NOT to do on your homes exterior. If a person wants to be eccentric, do it with garden art or jewelry not paint color. :)

[kimjohnson]

Thanks V great advice for picking out exterior paint colors, i don't see alot of ideas for one level homes ranchers ect I'd love it if you could throw in tips for this style home when possible 😀 thanks so much

[debbiemize]

Our house is a Victorian. When we were ready to paint it we drove around various neighborhoods that had Victorian houses to check out colors, and I took pictures! I also looked in Victorian magazines. That’s where I found the color palette we used! The house itself is a muted blue, and trim colors are green, yellow, white, and dark blue. It might be too many colors on some house, but it is perfect on a Victorian!

[thepeachyhomeco.]

I love your blazer Valentina, stunning as always 😍 I agree with your statement about not being matchy matchy but STILL cohesive. I loled at you talking about the one random turquoise home “what happened hereeee” 😂😂 I’m glad you SAID IT about listening to the wrong people, you’re just honest. These tips are so, so helpful thankyou!

[martian]

Great timing on this video.♡ Tis the season for paint projects. I'm currently consulting with clients mostly right now for exteriors and garden design. One more subcategory to add to your "consider the location" tip is to really, really pay attention to the houses on either side of your house. Whatever you do will greatly affect them the most. Can't tell you how many times I see three "gray" houses in a row that look green, blue, and purple, because of neighboring undertones, or the beige family, where the houses look yellow, peach, and greenish gray all lined up. Great video. The world will be a more beautiful place because you are helping to teach others. ♡

Found your channel a few months ago, and just love hearing from a brave ("this one will get me in trouble, but, I'm just going to say it"♡) like-minded soul. Also, love the videos with you and your husband together. The way he looks at you, you can see how much he loves you. My hubby and I are still having fun after thirty years of marriage also. Sending much love from Washington state ♡♡♡

[seemomster]

I loved the Before and After brick houses. Such a big effect with such a little change!

[darylsearle]

Hello, Valentina! I always enjoy your presentations. This is my all-time favorite! Keep your enthusiasm going strong! You are lovely. Jack must be enamored by your companionship.

[andrealagow]

I'm so glad you hit on the hard topics bc people need to hear them. Im a designer and remodeler as well and its so frustrating when your clients don't take our advice or even ask for it and then end up having spent a ton of money and their house looks AWFUL!! btw, I loved your comment on not using bunnies and chicks in spring decor!! I died laughing and its such a great opinion!! You really do an amazing job helping people elevate their style. Love watching you! Keep it coming!!

[bellathereader]

Completely agree with what you have said. It's fun to get those creative, inspired ideas but the question I always myself is, "if I had to sell my house tomorrow, is what I would like to do going to help or hinder the sale?" If it's an easy fix, like a crazy color for an interior room, then have fun with that because it is easy to change back. But as this video points out, careful decisions need to be made with expensive issues, like exterior paint. And fortunately of unfortunately, keeping with the neighborhood style is very important, imo.

[saspen]

Thank you for sharing your expertise with us! All your suggestions make so much sense, especially the point about roof color. We are having to repaint our window sills which matched our roof, fascia, and garage door color. Since we're not repainting the garage or rooftop, guess we'll have to find a sill color that pairs well with them. I'm excited to start on that experiment!

[MrDiva-jyrw]

Thank you so much for this video I am actually getting ready in a month to paint the outside of my home Inside my home is very monocromantic existing colors black-and-white on the outside very traditional I wanna create more of a contemporary look flow with the inside

[dianaa.]

Thank you!!! You're amazing! Your advice and suggestions are always appreciated. Not to mention that you are 100% funny and full of amazing knowledge. I look foward to your videos every week. Keep them coming and continue being as awesome and beautiful as you are

[emiliagee]

Love the information! Can you please go into further detail about your favorite color schemes based on house type? I know with it being spring many people, me included, are getting theirs homes painted.

[melaniemulhall]

Helpful, practical advice. And these things are not usually discussed. So thank you.

[kathleenparisi]

Great advice. People do crazy things out there! I'm wanted to paint our exterior black. You showed some photos of homes I've seen as well. Have a great day, Kathleen

[ademvoinov]

What to do with a burnt red roof stucco house. Just bought the house but will not replace the roof, as it's new. But the exterior is so retro.