Exterior Room Type
a dedicated category, not an afterthought
Renovations & outdoors
See the Front of the House Before You Commit to a Siding Color
Upload the exterior, describe the direction, see siding, paint, and entryway changes before you buy any of it.
The starting point
Can't Picture the House Before You Commit to a Color?
Exterior decisions are expensive to get wrong and hard to undo — a full re-side isn't something you get a second free attempt at, unlike swapping a throw pillow.
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A paint color that reads completely differently in real sunlight than on the swatch
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Siding material that looks premium in a catalog photo and cheap installed
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Not knowing if a color will clash with a neighbor's house or the roofline
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An entryway update that doesn't account for the actual door and trim
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A landscaping plan considered separately from the facade it's supposed to complement
BRILLER
How Briller helps
Real Material Options
siding profile and material, not just a color swatch
Landscaping Context
see planting and hardscape against the new facade
Multiple Directions, Same House
compare a repaint against a full re-side
Your workflow
From your photo to your next step.
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Upload the Exterior Photo
the facade as it stands today
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Brief the Direction
repaint, re-side, or entryway update
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Magic Render
the exterior restyled, landscaping context included
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Refine
compare directions before deciding
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Download
to compare against contractor quotes
Illustrative advice for this use case
Briller Insights
An example of the kind of guidance you can explore. Briller’s AI-assisted knowledge base brings together Mike’s experience and the practical know-how of architects, designers and builders. Check the details against your actual space.
Materials & Composition
Fiber cement lap siding, 7" reveal, board-and-batten accent gable
Lighting & Ambiance
Warm-white 2700K sconces flanking the entry door
Installation & Engineering Notes
Fiber cement is a full re-side, not a paint job. If the existing siding is sound, repainting in the same tone gets a similar look for a fraction of the cost — worth trying both directions.
Before you commit
The dramatic exterior render and the realistic-budget exterior render are usually two different projects — a full re-side and a repaint are not the same decision. See both before you pick a direction.
Directions to explore
Repaint Only
same siding material, new color direction
Full Re-Side
material and profile changed, shown next to the repaint option
Try these briefs
Copy an example, add your constraints and budget, then paste it into the Briller app.
Repaint only, keep the siding material the same
Show a full re-side in fiber cement, board-and-batten accent
Update just the entry door and light fixtures, nothing else
FAQ
Questions you might have
A few practical answers before you start.
01Does this account for HOA or neighborhood color restrictions?
No — check those separately before committing to a direction.
02Can I compare a repaint against a full re-side?
Yes — brief both directions and Refine to compare.
03Does this include landscaping?
Yes — the Exterior category includes planting and hardscape context.
04Is this available on the free plan?
Start with Free for basic exploration. Explorer includes basic Smart Sparks; Pro Design and Studio / Architect include full Briller Insights. Compare the current plans for credits, exports and team features.
BRILLER
Let’s make your next step clearer.
Bring your space, your budget and what matters most. Explore a direction before you commit.
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