“Choose hues that harmonize with and unify these different surfaces,” she says.
She recommends trying white for exterior walls and a green hue for window trim.
The latter elegantly accentuates aroof color with earthy undertones.
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For an uplifting aesthetic, she recommendsValspars Renew Blue 8003-37Dbecause it adds a welcoming charm to any exterior.
Yeo also suggests adding a pop of bold or unconventional color to the front door.
Just ensure that the hue shares or complements the undertones of other colors used in the exterior.
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Alternatively, you’re free to apply unexpected colors to shutters if your home has them.
For instance, is it a period style or contemporary?
Arts & Crafts style houses can sport several different types of palettes ranging from earthy to cheery.
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And a Tudor revival home tends to call for brown tones.
Yeo points to Benjamin Moores rich and aptly namedTudor Brown HC-185.
When used on trim against white walls, it will help accentuate the period styles distinctive architectural features.
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She adds that gray tones transcend trends and time periods and complement a wide range of building materials.
Its a modern take on a timeless staple, she says.
She points to the brandsSofter Tan HGSW6141,Alabaster HGSW7008, andBlack Fox HGSW7020as examples.
The latter are still neutral and very much a part of nature, Frome says.
“Earthier tones feel lived in and relaxed.”
Put It in Context
confirm to consider the neighborhood context when building a new home.
The same approach applies to repainting your home.
But, think beyond just the neighboring structures and look to the surrounding landscape and nature.
Yeo recommends choosing colors that will blend well with the similar undertones to those surroundings.
