Spanish Colonial Revival - Atlanta, Georgia

This stunning Spanish Colonial is located in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta.  Built in 1929 the owner wanted something new, but in

colors and placement that were appropriate to the historic nature of the architecture as well as the neighborhood.  After experimenting with various combinations on his own, one including a blue trim, .."I threw up my hands and contacted you,  ... I want, Serious, elegant, stately and important.. More importantly I want to avoid serious and expensive mistakes!"

BEFORE Picture

AFTER

Going with a lighter and brighter body color, a period muslin, allowed the trim to be painted in a medium tone. 

This set the stage for employing dark colors on the window sashes and brackets. The goal was to present a clean

facade that allowed the architectural details to shine without using bright colors.

Side facade detail - the clay tile roof was a perfect color allowing one lighter and one darker color to be employed

on the numerous details such as those above this window and at the eaves.  The ironwork was given a coat of

dark red paint in keeping with the 1920s style.  In the end the owner declared " The colors are a total success, every

goal achieved, thanks so much!"

Copyright 2002 - 2009: Robert Schweitzer. January 12, 2009