Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck when it comes to choosing the perfect exterior paint colors for your home? We understand the feeling – when you Google \u201cbest exterior paint color combinations,\u201d you\u2019ll discover literally hundreds of options. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! By considering important factors such as the look and feel you want, your home’s architecture, and high vs. low color contrast, we can help you narrow down your choices and make the process less daunting. So grab a cup of coffee and let’s dive in!<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the look and feel you want to your home to have? For example, do you want a sophisticated color palette, a timeless look, or something fun or whimsical? Do you want a touch of drama or intensity in your color palette? Perhaps you prefer a peaceful and serene palette.
\nConsider your home\u2019s architecture, too. Is your historic? Mid century modern? Arts and Crafts? Classic colonial? Coastal? New construction? If your home has a distinct architectural style or is historic, do some online research into colors that are appropriate for the style and age of your home.<\/p>\n
Before selecting paint colors, make sure to identify the external elements that are staying put. Areas to consider are your roof, any stone or brick on your home, and landscaping. For example, if your roof is brown, you\u2019ll want to consider a warmer color palette. If you have gray stone on your house, you\u2019ll want to look at the cooler color tones.<\/p>\n
Do you like high or low contrast between colors? An example of a high contrast color palette would be a white house with black shutters, and a red door. An example of a low contrast color palette would be a pale gray house with off white trim and a light blue door.<\/p>\n
Are you drawn toward a warm, cool, or a warm\/cool combination palette? Warms colors are reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and beiges. Cool colors are blues, greens, purples, and grays. Black and white are neither cool nor warm \u2013 they are considered true neutrals. A warm\/cool combination palette would be a deep blue house with a bright red door or a beige house with a hunter green door.<\/p>\n
Clarifying your preferences in each of the above areas will help you focus on the best color palette for your home. Here in the New England area, the majority of houses are painted gray, white and black, or another neutral.<\/p>\n
Here are examples of cool, warm, and combination palettes from Benjamin Moore:<\/p>\n
Body: Coventry Gray HC-169
\nTrim: Cloud Cover OC-25
\nDoor\/shutters: Jet Black 2120-10<\/p>\n
This is a timeless cool palette. Coventry Gray is a medium blue gray, Cloud Cover is an off-white, and Jet Black is a classic door color.This is a great palette for more traditional homes.<\/p>\n
Body: Woodlawn Blue HC-147
\nTrim: White OC-151
\nDoor\/shutters: Chelsea Gray HC-168<\/p>\n
This cool combination is a serene choice, especially if you’d like to substitute color for a neutral. Woodlawn Blue is a pale blue that combines well with the white and gray door for a subtle look and feel.<\/p>\n
Body: Jackson Tan HC-46
\nTrim: Natural Wicker OC-1
\nDoor\/Shutters: Earthly Russet 2173-10<\/p>\n
This warm palette works well with more contemporary homes, ranches, and bungalows. The Jackson Tan is a grounding color with a lot of depth. The Natural Wicker is an off-white that complements the tan, while the Earthly Russet is a red brown that pulls the palette together.<\/p>\n
Body: Revere Pewter HC-172
\nTrim: Cromwell Gray HC-103
\nDoor\/Shutters: Black Satin 2131-10<\/p>\n
Although Revere Pewter is gray, it’s a warm gray. Combined with the Cromwell Gray, a deeper green gray, and a classic black door, this is a warmer color palette. If you enjoy a neutral palette, but want some warmth and sophistication, this is a good option.<\/p>\n
Body: BM Nimbus Gray 2131-50
\nTrim: BM Pure White OC-64
\nDoor\/Shutters: BM Caliente<\/p>\n
Nimbus Gray typically looks more pale blue than gray. Combined with white trim and a dark red door, this is a classic New England look for your home.<\/p>\n
Body: Hawthorne Yellow HC-4
\nTrim: Brilliant White OC-150
\nDoor\/Shutters: Coventry Gray<\/p>\n
For those who enjoy more intense color, yellow is a classic, timeless choice. The brilliant white trim combined with the Coventry Gray accent color brings a level of sophistication and makes yellow the star of the show.<\/p>\n
Written by Claudette Rowley<\/a>, True Color Expert Consultant at Claudette Rowley Designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck when it comes to choosing the perfect exterior paint colors for your home? We understand the feeling – when you Google \u201cbest exterior paint color combinations,\u201d you\u2019ll discover literally hundreds of options. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! By considering important factors such as the look and feelRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[59],"tags":[254],"class_list":["post-3361","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-residential-painting","tag-residential-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/3361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3361"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/3361\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/andover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}