This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.
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Use rich exterior house paint colors with a touch of sheen to give your home been around awhile character.
We love the house number detail above the front porch and the transom detail around the front door.
Dark color roofs recede to minimize a home s visual mass and downplay roof peak height differences.
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We did copper on the downspouts for the brick and white on the fascia.
The house was painted a light color.
An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look.
Lighter roofs do the opposite causing homes to look bigger and.
If all white is a bit too much you can also go with another light neutral like cream or soft beige with a crisp white trim for a little more contrast.
In general dark color roofs retain heat and are well suited to cold weather climates.
Conversely light and white roofs which reflect heat are good choices for warmer regions.
The spicy red highlights the roof peak outlines windows accents the front door and defines the porch trim.
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For red or yellow brick houses choose between black brown and gray shingles.
I always match the color to what the downspouts and gutters are against.
With natural siding like stone or earth toned vinyl opt for brown or tan shingles to coordinate with the exterior of the home.
The house that we just sold had a dark grey roof almost black with brick galleries and columns.
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If your house is white gray yellow or blue stick with gray or black shingles to create a stately looking contrast.
White pops up as window sashes to bring dimension and brightness to the facade.
There is also the gorgeous contrast in exterior materials to add to the texture of the design.
The dark details of this all white home really stand out and give it a whimsical touch.
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Use that opportunity to compliment other colors on your home s exterior like your shudders.
Also make sure you match the rest of your neighborhood because while any roof color will look good on your home it may look odd next to your neighbor s homes.