But the place where colortrulymakes a first impression is the homes exterior.
Black, in particular, is a hue that can evoke everything from coziness to modernity and moodiness.
Want to change up your home’s exterior?
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Or are you simply curious about how a dark-dipped home looks?
Check out these black house ideas for inspiration.
Coated in metal panels, the top portion of the exterior makes a moody statement.
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The white brick on the bottom offers balance and contrast.
Gray stone on the floor offers a grounding texture, as well as some light contrast against the moodiness.
The plants are placed in black pots to match the moody look.
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A light door and ambient light at the entrance provide contrast.
The color helps it stand out from the rest of the homes on its street.
This space, for instance, features a metallic roof with a matching black porch jutting out of it.
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The tree textures create depth with glass, metal, and wood framing the space.
Plus, the floor-to-ceiling windows break up the heaviness.
Wooden textures on the table and steps outside nod to the natural environment and also lighten up the look.
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Meanwhile,black window trimand black chairs bring the color story full circle.
The hue extends to the roof, but the windows are kept white to cut through the smokiness.
The high contrast creates a modern, sleek style.
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Rather, the design is highlighted and the home even achieves a unique gothic feel.
Rather, it emphasizes the features that make it stand out through color blocking.
For example, the pillars and trim are kept white.
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Plus, wooden features are maintained near the gables and doors for textural contrast.
An even darker black coats the window trim and roofing to provide depth and visual interest.
Warm Black House
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Who said black has to feel cold and mysterious?
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The modern exterior showcases a wood-paneled section, juxtaposed against black stucco and roofing.
Plus, lots oflandscaping and plantsare introduced to create a sense of breeziness.
Geometric House
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Clean lines and straight angles abound in this house.
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To exaggerate the geometry and add sophistication, black wraps over the surface.
Square windows allow light to shine through and offer a fresh shape.
Plus, thin millwork adds texture while still keeping on theme with themodern style.
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Dark colors are also more prone to fading and peeling, and can also show damage more.
Exterior paint usually lasts anywhere from five to 10 years or so.
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