Historic Portsmouth Home Receives a Timeless Exterior Refresh

Full exterior restoration of a historic Portsmouth home, including extensive preparation, selective siding and trim repairs, AZEK trim replacement where needed, exterior painting, and a detached shed refresh.

Wide front view of a coral historic home framed by mature trees — The completed exterior blends warm coral siding, crisp white trim, and dark window accents.

Project story

Some homes deserve more than just a fresh coat of paint—they deserve careful craftsmanship that protects their character for years to come. For this historic home in Portsmouth, our team completed a full exterior restoration that began with extensive preparation, including power washing, scraping, sanding, spot priming, re-caulking, and selective carpentry repairs to damaged siding and trim before a single finish coat was applied. We also removed outdated flower box brackets, replaced deteriorated siding with durable AZEK trim where needed, refreshed the detached shed, and finished the project with Benjamin Moore AURA® Exterior paint for exceptional durability and long-term color retention.

The homeowners selected a classic coastal palette featuring Benjamin Moore Wythe Rose (HC-62) for the siding, Cloud White (OC-130) for the trim, and Ashwood Moss (1484) for the front door, foundation, and select accents, creating a warm, welcoming look that complements the home's historic architecture while adding rich contrast and curb appeal. With crisp white trim, restored black window frames, and meticulous attention to every detail, the finished project beautifully blends timeless New England charm with modern protection that's built to last.

Finished Exterior

Historic coral-colored home with white porch trim and black window frames — The finished exterior pairs Wythe Rose siding with Cloud White trim and restored black window frames.

Front elevation with coral siding, white trim, porch, and centered steps — A straight-on view of the restored front elevation and its classic coastal color palette.

Side view of coral historic home surrounded by mature trees and landscaping — The renewed exterior complements the home's historic architecture and leafy Portsmouth setting.

Angled front view showing coral siding, white porch railings, and dark windows — Crisp porch details and dark window frames create contrast against the Wythe Rose siding.

Wide side and rear elevation with coral siding, white window trim, and dark foundation — A broad view of the restored side and rear elevations, including the contrasting foundation color.

Rear garden view with coral siding, dark foundation, white trim, and basement windows — The completed rear exterior overlooks landscaped beds and a stone garden wall.

Exterior Details

Patio seating beside coral clapboard siding and white-trimmed doors — The finished siding and white trim provide a clean backdrop for the outdoor living area.

Rear exterior with coral clapboard siding, white trim, and dark-framed windows — The coordinated siding, trim, and window palette continues across the rear exterior.

Shed Refresh

Weathered coral shingle siding and white corner trim on a detached shed — A closer view of the detached shed after its story-supported refresh.

Small detached shed with coral shingle siding, white trim, and double door — The detached shed after the refresh included in the exterior project.

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