It can be harder to design an exterior color scheme using pastels because the majority of homes these day use grays browns and neutral earthy colors.
Hunter green roof color scheme.
Soft green wood siding along with grey stone make up the exterior of this home.
For a roof with shingles in a cool color like black or slate gray select a cool color of siding such as blue gray or green.
Use a deep green black for the porch floor.
But by observing a few loose rules for achieving a bold or understated design you can achieve a good looking exterior that not only you but also your neighbors will likely appreciate.
Red and green are complementary colors opposite on the color wheel.
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Overall it looks good although the orange leaning shingles are a bit bright and distract from the subtle exterior color scheme.
James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.
A soft yellow door and matching curtains on the front porch add a pinch of bright color to the mix.
What colors should you choose for your house.
A coat of cream paint on the walls ties the look together.
You might test a clear green in the same color family as the roof for all trim at doors windows porch posts and filigree eave and facsia but use a clear compelling red on the front door.
Incorporate sage green into your home s exterior paint colors for a pretty muted color scheme.
May 3 2016 explore angie miller s board house colors for green roof on pinterest.
Green roofing is this home s statement feature and pairs well with the surrounding tree canopy.
With this house the trim is the thing.
White and white shingles are perhaps the most versatile shade to work with when you re deciding what color roofing shingles or materials you want.
The siding is coral the trim is plum and the shutters black.
Pastel siding colors are very popular in some real estate markets like florida and california.
A green metal roof can be a bit bossy limiting the home s body and trim color options.
Light mint green siding with white trim.
The color choices for house trim are often shades of green but choose wisely.
The historic roseland cottage 1846 in woodstock connecticut is a landmark example of gothic revival architecture with a color scheme right out of the victorian pattern books.
The trim color or colors should be a bridge between the roof and brick colors.
Color choice is personal of course.
Contrast is provided with the dark gray garage door and front door.
Begin your journey with historic colors.