---
title: "These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint"
date: "2019-05-04"
modified: "2021-11-08"
authors:
  - name: "Jamie Birdwell-Branson"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/jamie-birdwell-branson-2/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/these-8-home-makeovers-prove-the-power-of-paint-52813/"
categories:
  - "DIY"
  - "Interior"
  - "Interior Design"
  - "Painting & Finishing"
  - "Paints & Finishes"
tags:
  - "curb appeal"
  - "exteriors"
  - "paint"
---

# These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lead_These_8_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)

### Brick House: Dark and Dull

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Before_ABM_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*abeautifulmess.com*

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

### Brick House: Light and Bright

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/After_ABM_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*abeautifulmess.com*

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

### Patio Slab: Utterly Ordinary

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/patio_before.jpeg>)
*abeautifulmess.com*

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

### Patio Slab: Monochrome Makeover

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/patio_after.jpeg>)
*abeautifulmess.com*

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.

### Front Entry: Deteriorated Doorway

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Before_Entry_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*centsationalstyle.com*

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.

### Front Entry: Country Dream

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/After_entry_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*centsationalstyle.com*

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.

### Vintage Cabin: Out of Date

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cabin-Before-4.jpg>)
*refashionablylate.com*

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.

### Vintage Cabin: Red Restoration

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cabin-Front-Watermarked.jpeg>)
*refashionablylate.com*

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.

### Brick by Brick: Sturdy and Serious

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Seattle-brick-house-before.jpg>)
*theinspiredroom.net*

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

### Brick by Brick: Playful and Fun

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Inspired-Room-The-White-Brick-Cottage-Side-Patio-Design.jpg>)
*theinspiredroom.net*

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

### Colonial Home: Stuck in the Past

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Painting-Brick-White-Day-1-Spraying-And-Backrolling-650x653-1.jpg>)
*younghouselove.com*

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.

### Colonial Home: Stately Transformation

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Paint-Brick-White-AFTER-From-Woods-Right-Side-Vertical-650x821-1.jpg>)
*younghouselove.com*

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.

### Vintage Trailer: All Original

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MeetTheNugget5.jpg>)
*vintagerevivals.com*

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.

### Vintage Trailer: For a New Generation

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/VintageTrailerRenovationMakeovervintagerevivals.com612.jpg>)
*vintagerevivals.com*

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.

### Ranch Home: Blank Slate

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Just_a_girl_before_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*justagirlblog.com*

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

### Ranch Home: Pop of Color

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Just_a_girl_after_Home_Makeovers_Prove_the_Power_of_Paint.jpg>)
*justagirlblog.com*

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.

## Author
Jamie Birdwell-Branson is a lifestyle writer who specializes in real estate, home decor, DIY, and travel. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including [Zillow.com](<https://www.zillow.com/blog/author/jamiebirdwellbranson/>), [Elle Decor.com](<https://www.elledecor.com/>), [Livability.com](<https://livability.com/users/jamie-birdwell-branson>), [Canadian Florist Magazine](<https://canadianfloristmag.com/>), and more. She is an avid antiquer and likes to fill her vintage home with the treasures that she finds.

### Author social links  
[Twitter](<https://twitter.com/JBirdwell>)  
[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/jbirdwell/>)