These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint

This brick exterior is perfectly suited to this traditional-style home, but it’s also drab and unimaginative.

A few coats of white paint gave the once dark exterior a bright dose of curb appeal and made the entire house look bigger.

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Cracked and boring, this functional yet humdrum concrete slab lacked personality. 

After a thorough degreasing and priming, the concrete was painted to resemble black and white tile, creating a whimsical pattern that gives off an Alice in Wonderland vibe.

Recessed in a dark entryway, the front door of this dark brown house seemed to disappear into the facade. Even worse, the house itself was neglected and in disrepair.

Now, after swapping out the boring brown for a neutral shade of green-gray, the front entry is cheery and inviting, and the door itself is more prominent, welcoming rather than confusing visitors.

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The pale siding of this 1940s cabin blended into its woodsy surroundings. Its generally forgettable exterior was brightened by bold red Adirondack chairs and a few vibrant-colored pots.

Taking a cue from the bright red accessories, the exterior now sports a rustic red hue that makes the cabin stand out in a jaunty, sunny way.

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This red brick ranch-style house, shown here from the back, lacked excitement and looked dated.

Once it was painted white, the home gained a clean, modern appearance that livened up the tired old brick.

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This traditional colonial-style home felt a little stuffy and stuck in the past. A new paint job seemed like just the ticket to bring the house back to life.

It can be controversial to paint brick on a historic structure, but as this home dates back only to the 1980s, the owners had no qualms about giving the exterior a gleaming, light revitalization.

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This 1972 travel trailer was in major need of a renovation. Over the years, the exterior of the vehicle had collected rust, dents, and discolorations. 

After stripping paint off the aluminum casing and replacing some of the panels, the new owners gave the camper a period -appropriate paint job festooned with colorful diamonds that celebrate its playful roots.

Boring and beige, this brick ranch was a house you would drive past and never think twice about.

The garage door, storm door, and shutters were all painted in a smokey slate blue that plays nicely with the slightly pink cast of the brick exterior. Together with a few shrubs set in a sinuous bed and the planters and comfy chair flanking the door, these hits of color breathe life into the formerly monotonous exterior.

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