07/28/2026
Total exterior makeover time! 🏡💥
We're officially purchasing this home in Salem and can't decide on the best design direction for the exterior! We need your help to choose. 👇
As you know, our standard look for an all-brick home is sharp and classic: Pristine Black shingles, black shutters, white windows, white gutters, a black storm door, and a black front door.
HOWEVER, this home has a twist! The original front is red brick (Pic 1), but it has a garage addition on the side with tan siding (Pic 2). We are concerned our go-to black elements might clash with the tan!
If this was your house, which combo would you choose to maximize its curb appeal?
1️⃣ Stick to the Playbook: Go with Pristine Black shingles and stark black features anyway (black and tan is a classic combo!?)
2️⃣ Soften the Look: Switch to Weathered Wood shingles to pull the warm tan and red brick together seamlessly.
3️⃣ Split the Difference: Go with Pewter / Charcoal gray shingles for a softer neutral that balances both sides.
What color roof and gutters would you do here?!?! Let us know by dropping a 1, 2, or 3 below! 👇
Or, if you have another idea, please share that as well!
As always thanks for your help! Be sure to like the post and follow our page to see what we end up going with!
