However, choosing an outdoor color combination can be intimidating.
Read on for great exterior paint color ideas that will inspire you.
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Darker neutrals such as charcoal or black are a popular choice if you want an edgier feel.
Check out these exterior paint color ideas for inspiration.
A new paint job restored the original charm of this Southern California fromBlanco Bungalow.
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A slate roof, navy paint on the siding, and white trim create a classic feel.
Terracotta roof tiles work well with earth-tone shades or bright white stucco to create a high-contrast look.
A rhubarb-red front door adds contrast and marks the entrance.
Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo by Nick Glimenakis
Red Brick and Yellow
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Use yellow paint to modernize a historic facade.
White window trim creates a seamless look on the facade of this home fromO’Hara Interiors.
Black shutters on select windows add definition.
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“It feels timeless and smart.
This Berkshires home designed byCrisp Architectsis washed in a barely there blue-gray-violet hue that subs in for classic white.
Clean White and Dark Green
Give a classic home a classic paint job for a timeless feel.
Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This lakeside home is accented with an orange-red door that echoes theJapanese maple treeplanted in the front yard.
White trim around the portico adds contrast while drawing attention to the pairing of purple hues.
Teal blue trim and russet red doors add definition to this facade.
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This brick home fromA Beautiful Messhas asoft white exteriorand pastel pink double doors for a welcoming feel.
A soothing periwinkle blue with purple undertones is contrasted with cool white trim in this home fromCrisp Architects.
The black-and-red palette is timeless but especially appealing when the autumn leaves turn.
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
White trim and a cherry red door frame add a vivid accent.
Cool medium gray paint gives this 1918 Colonial-style house in Savannah, GA fromCalimia Homea soothing feel.
Soft white trim adds subtle definition.
Design and Photo byAnnie Sloan
A teal front door and some red flowers dotting the front yard landscaping add a smidgen of color.
The most popular exterior house color is undoubtedly white.
Timeless house colors include white, gray, blue, brown, green, red, and black.
Interior Design byO’Hara Interiors/ Built by Olson Defendorf Custom Homes / Cornerstone Architects / Photo by Cate Black
To save on yourexterior paint budget, choose a classic neutral and accent with atrendy door color.
Real estate experts generally recommend playing it safe to appeal to a wide buying pool.
This usually means choosing a crowd-pleasing light neutral exterior paint color such as white, beige, or gray.
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Durability also depends on the quality of the paint and the weather in your region.
There are many great color combinations for house exteriors.
Also, consider how yourcolor combinations will work with decksand porches.
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