I PAINTED MY HOUSE + Courtyard Makeover! (The Cost & Process) 

BTW… yes, paint the blue fountain faces out to a rich terracotta 👍🏻

I love how transparent you are. People need to share this kind of stuff more often. My husband did construction for 12 years and I love how much respect you gave your guys that painted your house

Don't forget that you do not need to decorate every corner / every wall. It is good to have some empty space / breathing room. If you decorate every corner / wall it starts to look cluttered. Also, make sure there is room to walk in / out the doors and walking space between furniture.

I think the area by the trash cans would be really great with a long skinny bench! Mainly using it as a plant stand/shelf for some smaller plants, or you could even do a long window box that hangs over that ledge to have some trailing vines/flowers for some color that you can change out seasonally

I would consider using a flameless candle inside the lantern that uses a remote. Safe, easy and pretty.

The courtyard is looking great! But please paint over the baby blue tiles!!

Never feel like you have to justify your decisions. Your home, your location, your money. You've done an amazing job on this home and I've loved watching the transition! Love from Michigan!

Just got back from a tropical trip where the flower bougainvillea was EVERYWHERE in the ground and in pots. Would look stunning in your courtyard (and comes in lots of colors- pinks, violets, oranges, white) and would grow well in your zone.

Painting over the baby blue tile with white would be so classic and give contrast to the terracotta floor. Cobalt blue and white tile fountains are beautiful 😊

Who could possibly have something negative to say about Drew? I’m gonna need these negative people to have a seat and read a book and leave The Lone Fox alone!!!

The color change is gorgeous! Since you are filling the courtyard with pots, the baby blue tile really sticks out like a sore thumb. Great idea to pick up a color from the inspiration tile in the middle. Maybe a terracotta type of red, similar to the red in the tile? You will regret the rattan chairs sitting where you need to traverse the trash cans. It will become an irritation to have to move them every week to pull out the trash. Maybe something thinner? A rustic bench that will hug the wall and not need to be moved? I’m a bit OCD when things don’t line up and throw off the symmetry. I adore the table, if you can not center it under the window due to losing seating due to the pillar, perhaps put the bench idea you had on that side and at least nudge the table so it at least aligns with the outside edge of the window instead of being just a few inches off? All of those pot are simply to die for! I hope your gardener is going to be doing the watering! I was raised in So Cal and the heat. Potted plants dry out so quickly because they can’t pull moisture from the surrounding ground. The colors you selected are spot on and so beautiful together. I love your idea of painting the underside beams to trick the eye into believing they are wood. I’ve NEVER commented on a post before but this courtyard is becoming the heart of the home. You will have so many wonderful hours spent here with friends, laughing and sharing life together.

Our Spanish style home growing up in California included bougainvillea, jacaranda, birds of paradise and a front lawn of moss grass. I loved it! A color pallet of lavender, rose, California orange and purples over green moss.

The new paint job is beautiful and yes to painting the rafters brown! Because you asked here are my PLANT SUGGESTIONS - In planters use native salvias, culinary sages, yarrow, creeping rosemary and native grasses. In large pots grow some smaller fruit trees like figs or kumquats.

Love the idea of painting over the baby blue on the fountain and steps. That color is very jarring against the new house colors. The orange/rust color you suggested is a good option.

Plant a Meyer Lemon Tree in that big pot! The citrus scent is so Mediterranean, and you can use the fruits for cooking and / or drinks! Lemons are beautiful! Like Christmas ornaments!

Painting the light blue tiles a terracotta color or a color similar to your new home color would look great in my opinion. Everything looks stunning Drew… I love.❤️

Drew, the house looks so much warmer, welcoming and sophisticated. Good choice!

Please paint the beams under the house and where the skinny dining table is brown. It would give great dimension and elevate the space even more. I love how the house is turning out!

For the outdoor table, I really suggest having a glass top made to fit for it. Not only does it keep the wood protected, but it’s also way easier to clean after eating 🫶🏼

The more I think about it, the more I think leaving the fountain blue is the best choice. In design the eye needs resting spots, which would be the water/blue fountain in the center, plus it's more calming and in character with the garden feel that plants will add. I'd keep the fountain, just polish it up nicely and make it a lovely feature.

I picture bougainvillea climbing up the walls and over your arched doorways They come in so many colors I think it would be beautiful ❤

I find it annoying when people comment on the cost of things, it’s usually envy based. We all need to consider that we need to pay people’s worth, you know your value, extrapolate that worth to others. Well done Drew! 😘

Love the new paint job! More fitting to the Spanish style of the house. Courtyard looks awesome!

That price sounds reasonable for the amount of labor and scale of the project. Love the transparency because it keeps expectations realistic. All budgets are different and all markets are different, but as a viewer it’s refreshing to understand what is or isn’t feasible to replicate myself. Your home is beautiful!

You should definitely paint the tiles!! Also, it’s your house so people need to get over it. They don’t pay your mortgage. It’s looking so good!!! ❤

The new house color is beautiful and perfect. You made a great choice.

Drew, you NEED your own large coffee table design book. I need one for my house! Lonefox Design

1. Coolest tree for near the house = fig tree (mediterranean feel, exotic leaf shape). 2 Put those great lanterns up on the top stair landing or move the vases elsewhere (might be too many same-sized things there). 3. Mask the trash cans with a piece of black fence that can be easily pull up and out on Trash Day. 4. You cannot have one "outcast" friend sitting outside of the sitting area: switch the 2 open-back lighter chairs for opposite the couch and the 2 larger chairs can go in the courtyard. 5. Use that long dining table in the courtyard to work on every day and instead find an iron table pedestal and put a plank oval top on it for use with the ice cream chairs. It'll be easier for people to get in and out of that area - corner table legs are very restrictive especially after you've had a couple drinks. You can put that Work Table on casters that can lock for when you're working. Maybe even put it across the trash can zone to mask it.

You don’t have to put plants in all your pots, empty pot are beautiful in itself. the outside side of your home is beautiful!

That's an incredible price to have your home painted! I live in a small, one level ranch and paid half of what you paid for your large, multi-level home. Nice job. It looks amazing.

Your house looks fabulous Drew!! Agree with you, the blue tiles around the fountain will look better in a nice terracotta, also it will blend in with the pieces you've placed around the courtyard!!

Your home looks fabulous! AND, you should never have to apologize for what you spend. This is your home and you have every right to do/pay whatever you want to :)

Be careful putting plants in the pots that are sort of jug shaped - only put pots as wide as the hole at the top. Otherwise if you fill them with soil, the plant will eventually get root-bound, and because the opening is smaller than the rootball, you can't get them out to re-pot them. You can still do beautiful plants in these sort of pots, but you need to get the right type of plant, or have pots only as big as the opening. P.S. Your house looks STUNNING!

i actually love the baby blue tile! it's beautiful

I REALLY appreciate you being transparent about cost. As a new homeowner in (northern) California, I’ve been wanting to paint my house but haven’t been able to get a good idea of what’s a reasonable quote and what isn’t.

I'm 8 minutes in and as a 5th house homeowner, the amount you paid for what appears to be a professional job is actually a DEAL! It totally makes the house look original and fit the architecture! It's absolutely gorgeous!

RE: PLANTS I went back to the image of the plants that were originally there, that you liked. They are all easily identifiable: fire stick succulent, aeonium black succulent, geraniums, etc. Go back to the image, select what you like, take the photo to a nursery...easy! The plants looked happy in that location, so you won't really have to worry if they'll be a good fit. Most of those plants only need to be watered once a week. You may want to add some bougainvillea, maybe some interesting cacti.

You could never bore me with your honesty and excitement and praise of others. Your home is so lovely andI have loved watching it come together because you have given me the chance to really appreciate a different style to my own. Thank you Drew. 😊💕

For each of the lanterns, you could simply stick a smart LED puck light to the top on the inside and control them from your phone. 👍

Your home is giving "healing energy" and just looks like a place that just relaxes anyone who enters. Love seeing your work!

Drew, the paint colors are magnificent and make the beautiful architecture of your courtyard stand out. Paint the beams and under eaves a wood color. Please show us how to paint tiles in a tutorial. So many of us are stuck with ugly tile colors and just don’t know where to start or how much work and money it costs to do. Your restoration work is always impeccable and I would trust all of your efforts on painting the tile. Respectfully, Two suggestions. Don’t overcrowd that amazing space. When you have a party, leave room for your guests to walk around comfortably. The statue in the fountain doesn’t suit your aesthetic. Your house seems Spanish or Mission in style. The goddess needs to go. Think about a fountain made from one of your massive, glorious pots surrounded by terra cotta tile with green accents that complements the color of your home. You are the most inspirational designer on RU-vid. Your end results are just MAGIC! Thank you for your creativity and engaging personality.

Don't ever feel you need to apologize for having money. First of all you worked hard for it. I'm 71 and don't have any extra $$ but I have food on the table, roof over my head, a man that loves me, great friends,two wonderful kids.. don't even get me started how blessed I am with my 4 grandchildren. I look around and I'm glad for everything people have, don't apologize just enjoy!

Beautiful color choice for the paint. If you put an orange tree in that large pot, will look great but the orange blossom will smell amazing!!!

You should definitely get a lemon and/or avocado tree for your courtyard if you like either of those and I think a trellis with vines growing across it would be pretty where those lightweight chairs and bust are! You could also add a ladder to grow spices on there too like you did in an older DIY!

Appreciate the transparency. It’s refreshing especially since a lot of RU-vidrs want you to believe everything is so simple and DIY friendly. The paint color is gorgeous and I love how the courtyard turned out!

Paint the tiles white and black. It would tie everything to the new house paint and the neutral furniture.

I couldn't have lived with that exterior paint color you inherited either. Very smart to have taken that into consideration when submitting the house purchase bid. I can't wait to see the eventual courtyard reveal video.

Not surprised by the cost of painting your home. It looks great! Yes, paint the tile. As for the area near the garbage cans, a long, narrow planter with tall plants to add it bit of privacy there might be nice. The color of the window frames and the trunk of the large tree in the court yard match perfectly! It all looks so very beautiful and as always, you've chosen the perfect colors and brought in gorgeous items!

In my opinion, a dwarf olive tree, lavender, and rosemary would accentuate your home beautifully and should work well with the cliamte.

Love it! Yes to painting the tiles and rafters. Plants: - I think you should add some climbers behind the table and chairs to make it really lush. Perhaps a Bougainville / honey suckle or jasmine - For the pots, Geraniums, rosemary and lavender are great Mediterranean vibes

Scott's secret garden. Not the book,not the movie , but the real thing . Thank you. Wonderful start.

Go with the yellow on the outside tiles and it will look like a French /Spanish influence, they are neighbors and did influence each other. A nice mute yellow will add a pop of unexpected color, brightness and warmth.. you could also add a puck light to those ambiance lanterns , some of them come with variable light colors and remote controls, but run off of batteries. MaCenna knows about them. Your Courtyard reminds me of a song with the Lyrics 'Every man beneath his Vine and Fig tree, Shall live in Peace and Un-Afraid'.

Love it!! Some plant ideas: Jasmine and bougainvillea. The jasmine has a heavenly scent and the bougainvillea will cast beautiful colors. Also, you could do rosemary, mint, basil, and lavender in pots. Great for the senses and the kitchen!

Inside the lanterns, you should use those led lil lights that come with a remote control to light them up

Yes, I’d paint the pale blue tile a terracotta color, but leave the dark blue as is. The exterior looks so good creamy white! I’m looking for a Spanish style bungalow and you’re doing this is so inspiring for me … so thank you! Hope this is just the beginning as I can never seem to get enough !!! 😍

Beautiful. I think painting the rafters brown would be gorgeous and give that old world vibe. I also think the beautiful rusty red would be a beautiful addition to your courtyard tile. Nice job!

Oh Drew! Your color choices are superb! It looks like a truly Spanish style now!

Milkweed, add milkweed! It’s the plant that helps butterflies grow 🦋

That milky white for the exterior was such a good choice! The courtyard is giving staycation vibes! Love it!🫶

WOW. Your painters are amazing. They need their own channel. Your home looks stunning.

OMG I 🩷 the house color combo!! So perfect!!! Drew, u r so talented!! I definitely agree with u on the baby blue tile color change. Nobody asked(Arvin reference), but I have an idea on the fountain. She seems very Greek or Roman-inspired, not so much Spanish. What about exchanging her for a very large pot-fountain instead? I think that would b a little more in the Spanish tradition. Just a thought 🤷‍♀️ Love u and ur channel!!

Love the new house color! Love the trim colors! Oh my gosh, yes! paint all the blue tiles, I’d love to see the green trim color incorporated into that…and, love the lanterns! What a serene, beautiful courtyard 💚

Love, love, love your home and all you have done. Paint over the tiles with the Olive you used on the windows to pull that together. I, too, love warm tones.

❤❤ the respect in the videos to your contracted tradespeople. You often model respect including when you're shopping vintage. Great work!

Painting the rafter tails brown will give you an effect very similar to a dentil molding. I know you liked that effect in your living room, so you might like it on the exterior. I rather like not having that texture added to all the other details you have in the courtyard. It allows the house to be a quieter backdrop to that texture-filled space.

Nice! Yes, paint the eaves and also paint the wood ceilings and beams in the covered areas the dark brown, not the lighter brown you used around the windows. It will feel cozy, it will emphasize the mission style of the home and it will look GREAT!!! I also think rust would look way better than the baby blue currently on the tiles. Keep the chairs around the table. Benches are SO uncomfortable, they're difficult to climb over, they're always too far or too close to the table and aren't easily adjusted. I like the idea of a chandelier with candles, but it's not practical outdoors because wind will blow out the candles.

I love this Spanish style and the fact that it includes a courtyard is even better. Beautiful transformation!

The black table looks very graphic like a cartoon drawing. Love that.

Okay for the baby blue tiles, DEFINITELY go orange. If it contrasts too harsh with the royal blue, maybe it's an opportunity to bring in that brown from your windows. I'm going to stalk your comment section for plant suggestions because I need ideas too! Lol! 😊

I love the way your "not-make over" make over turned out. The courtyard looks like a showroom. It's beautiful and so inviting.

Paint those tiles!! I would get inspired by the beautiful palette you chose for your outdoors! (the dark brown, the terracotta roof, and the beautiful olive colour as the pop!) You got this!!

Drew!!! Add LED lights to your lanterns! And pick up a few more for your two circe areas and the sitting and dining areas! Maybe there are some that you could control with your phone! ORRR some that are solar! :)

Such a tranquil transformation! Terracotta everywhere gets my vote. Including the color paint for the tile planters and fountain. Sorry Drew, blue will not do, it’s just not YOU! I’d love to see the stairs transformed with a black/white base and hints of color to highlight/compliment the new house vibe. Yes, it’s a VIBE!! Simply stunning 😍

I love the new house color. Since growing up in Santa Barbara, I've always loved this style of home and I appreciate so much that you have returned it to a color that is more in keeping with its style.

Gorgeous. Love your mix of creamy warm whites and rich deep browns you’ve been using.

Ughhhh I love every inch of what you do to your house.

Looks great! Everyone you have hired from opening a doorway, working in the kitchen and painting the house have been on point! You have done a fantastic job in renovating / updating your home. Kudos to Justin and Maria for assisting you. Love your transformations. ❤❤

I think painting the tiles terracotta orange where baby blue is…would work nicely…. but I also think it would be nice if he painted the baby blue areas the same color as the window trim.

That creamy goodness is just stunning!! Worth EVERY Penny!! CONGRATS!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ my vote is... change light blue tile to cream & leave dark blue!!

Drew, it looks so stunning , I can't believe how different it looks. Just beautiful ❤

Another beautiful design job. Great call on paint color choices. It all makes sense with the rest of house, and your personal design style. Yes, paint light blue tiles your orange idea. Yes, paint under eaves with darker color. Have you thought of hanging something like a soft light fixture, maybe with fake candles, from beam in seating area? When someone finds good pros, it's a joyous thing...and nice you gave them a shout out.

I love the new paint color. Yes, paint the tile.

That courtyard is everything omg ❤

In a small courtyard sometimes is nice to put a big mirror. I thought of tris in the section were you have to take the trash but I don’t know if it’s the right place.

The paint job is immaculate and the price was a bargain for such a massive job👏🏻❤️

You can really appreciate the architectural style with the paint you chose.

Paint the fountain tiles black and white it’s going to take the courtyard to a next level 😍

Wow! What a dramatic and beautiful change to the exterior! Love this ❤

The new color is beautiful! Two ideas? 1. What about a collaboration with Amanda from Planterina? She's really quirky and totally honest about what plants she successfully moves outside in the summer, and what she sends to the big garden in the sky. AND 2. FIELD TRIP!! Take us to the San Diego Zoo and the botanical garden for inspiration! But if you're just running to a box store I think you will do best with sturdy low maintenance, water holding plants like ZZ's, Snake plants and bird of paradise. Without a drip system the grasses won't hold up as long if you forget to water them.

The colors your picked are perfection. Painting the wood pieces at the eaves would look great! How about a complete retile of the areas with that blue tile (porch step risers, planter curbs etc.) the fountain could also be redone. Everything else is so elevated that a painted over tile just seems like it might not live up to to the care you have done everywhere else. For plants I would suggest rosemary, fragrant sage, lavender, olive trees… Doing this sometime before the winter and El Niño would be good.

YES paint the blue tiles! The new paint color is gorgeous!

Wowwwww amazing choice in colors for the house and windows. Stunning stunning stunning!!!

Drew, I live in OC and might suggest a gardenia plant or two. It’s an evergreen shrub with an absolutely beautiful, fragrant white flower that you can also cut for indoor arrangements. If placed near your entrance, you’ll have a wonderful scent as you enter your gorgeous courtyard. 💕

Drew your color sense is beyond compare. I love the paint job on your house. Tell your guys they did a stellar job. Can't wait to see more! And YES! Paint the rafters brown!

I'd paint the tiles for sure. How beautiful it all is.

Yes to painting the beams brown! It will elevate your property even more 🤍

The courtyard is awesome. I much prefer the white house with the brown trim over the blue. The blue was just too much. I hope you enjoyed the concert.

Beautiful Courtyard, Drew! Love the new color! As for what to put in the clay pots; a Meyer Lemon Tree, Fig, Hibiscus, Gardenia, Bougainvillea, Herbs, Ivy, Prickly Pear, or a mini Banana Tree - all can do very well in pots. Including; Italian Cypress Trees. Plus, of course small varieties of palm and/or papas grasses. Paint that wrought iron chair black to give it some pop and to balance the same color of the bistro set. Place the head statute on the rustic door table with a woven mat or tray or scarf used as a table runner underneath, and perhaps, some fat chunky candles along with it. Also, be on the search to find a iron etagere (paint it black, or house trim color, or terracotta?!?) to use as potting stand to hold outside eating/entertainment utensils/clay bowls/platters, etc.

The house colour is perfect and please paint the blue tiles, They detract from everything else in the area. The courtyard is absolutely beautiful. 😊

Oh well done Beautiful front courtyard. Try Jasmine, not only does it have the most heavenly scent, it is a green climbing plant 🌿with white delicate flowers🌼. All your hard work is coming together beautifully. 👏Sending love from Rosie O from Devon England 🇬🇧😘