Traditional House Colors With A Black Roof

A dramatic and bold way to use the monochromatic paint trend is to paint your home all black.

Traditional house colors with a black roof.

Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet. The front door and shutters are a gloss black and look very rich. Taupe cream or beige is almost as versatile as white. If you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.

While contrasting siding and trim colors is typical choosing monochromatic especially black or gray with a darker or glossier black for the trim really enhances the architectural and structural features of the home. The nontraditional detail in the dormers of this house is something these homeowners had some fun with. The architectural shingles are a deep black also. The svelte sage is the perfect color for the body of the house.

It all depends on your location the architecture of your home and neighborhood and your personal preferences. You could really do practically any color roof from black to gray to brown blue green or go for a monochromatic look with a white roof. It is sometimes lighter or darker depending on the angle that the sunlight hits it. See more ideas about black house house exterior exterior design.