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Neighbor’s House Paint

Biftu — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:50:25 GMT

My new next door neighbors are painting their house the EXACT same color as mine. When I had my house painted I made sure the color was different than others in my neighborhood. I understand it's their house and they can do what they want, but I find it upsetting. Maybe I shouldn't let it bother me but it does.

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DREAMON — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:54:58 GMT

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kaydee50 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:52:57 GMT

I would probably take it as a compliment. If I wanted my house to stand out, I would change the color of my front door. My bro has a purple front door and it is eyecatching!

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DREAMON — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:54:11 GMT

I would take it as a compliment.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:56:01 GMT

What color is it? If it is a neutral shade, I doubt if it will be noticeable. Perhaps they will trim in a different color.

Shutters and front door and a different roof color could make it look different than yours.

Don't get me wrong. If it is a distinctly different or unusual color, I'd probably be a bit ticked. You know what they say about people copying you.........

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chrystaltree — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:01:06 GMT

Think of it as a compliment. They loved the color of your house so they copied it. You can't do anything about it so don't let it bother you.

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On It — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:01:11 GMT

@Biftu A lot of people have no imagination. They liked your color choice and used it. I would not be happy either. My next door neighbor painted her house, and I noticed she used color choices very close to ours. The next year she painted again and got the exact match. My husband laughed. I did not. I had spent a lot of time at Sherwin Williams choosing that color scheme.

I do like the suggestion of painting your door. We painted our front door teal and really like it.

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wagirl — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:11:49 GMT

My brother and wife once painted their house the color of an avocado ---I mean the inside of it, not the dark green/brown of the outside!!! DSIL chose it!!! In fact she had a sweater that was the EXACT color of an avocado AND the house. We all just shook our heads--this last time my brother did the choosing and it is boring but not bright green!!

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Trinity11 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:13:49 GMT

I could not tell you the color of my neighbor's home. It really isn't important to me. Maybe your neighbors picked a color and aren't aware that you might take offense?

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YouGoGirl1 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:13:58 GMT

My house is painted in Americana Colors

front door Burgundy and window boxes, shutters traditional Blue

very pretty combination. your eyes are drawn to the door. house paint is a medium

dark Taupe color.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:14:11 GMT

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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RespectLife — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:24:48 GMT

@Biftu wrote:
My new next door neighbors are painting their house the EXACT same color as mine. When I had my house painted I made sure the color was different than others in my neighborhood. I understand it's their house and they can do what they want, but I find it upsetting. Maybe I shouldn't let it bother me but it does.

@Biftu

I totally understand...it happened to me. Our neighbors right next door copied our exact front stone choice when they built.

I also spent a lot of time looking and choosing unique designs and colors so that the houses wouldn't look like cookie cutter copies.

I made sure not to choose what the previous homes did.

I was disappointed and sad. 6 yrs later, the fact still stands out to me every time I pull out of the driveway.

Unlike paint, it can't be changed at a later date. Real stone is usually for the life of the home unless painted later...which no one really does around us.

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Patz822 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:25:43 GMT

It's house paint. Move on.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:38:38 GMT

I agree. It's paint. In Arizona everyone's house is either off white, gray or some shade of brown. We don't do colors so I guess it isn't an issue. We don't have window boxes or shutters. As long as it matches the roof and rock landscape I'm good.

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Starpolisher — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:43:33 GMT

My neighbors just did the same thing! Only, we both have siding.

I know I have good taste! Apparently, so do you! @Biftu 😅

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Ainhisg — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:48:54 GMT

I personally wouldn't be offended. It costs a lot of money to have a house painted, and if I like the color of someone's house, and it's just what I want, why not use it? With everything there is to be upset about in this world, that would be one of the least of them.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:59:14 GMT

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

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River Song — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:02:48 GMT

Seriously? You're upset about paint color? Talk about a First World problem. It's paint. It's not a life-threatening situation. You have no control over the actions of other people so why bother getting upset over something you can't control. Waste of time, effort and head-space.

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Sooner — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:03:12 GMT

@Biftu wrote:
My new next door neighbors are painting their house the EXACT same color as mine. When I had my house painted I made sure the color was different than others in my neighborhood. I understand it's their house and they can do what they want, but I find it upsetting. Maybe I shouldn't let it bother me but it does.

@Biftu No I agree it is an awful thing to do! How rude! People deserve the right to be different without someone else stealing their "intellectual property!" Which in my view is exactly what it is!

Had that happen when I was a kid but it was just trim and at least a couple houses down. My mom and I were just sick--we were the first to paint a sort of dark sage green in the 60's. Makes me angry to think about it! Sorry it happened to you.

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Pezzie — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:13:34 GMT

@Biftu On the other hand, your neighbors are painting it a color that you love, since you painstakingly chose it. Wouldn't you rather see that each time you left your house? What if their choice was some horrendous color?

Would you be happier?