Use a monochromatic finish for your home s exterior trim a monochromatic color palette is considered different shades of one hue.
Exterior house painting light trim dark siding.
This look is achieved by painting the trim of the house the same color as its exterior.
Monochromatic siding and trim create a subdued elegant quality while a high contrast color scheme can give your exterior depth and interest.
Mix and match the trim with your siding to create something that really works with your home and the look you re trying to create there.
A blue house with white trim is an american classic.
To keep this look from falling flat be sure to use a more matte finish on the exterior and a glossier finish on the trim and shutters.
Blue house with gray trim blue house siding with gray trim gives familiar home styles colonials or cape cods for example an updated twist.
Saturated jade green shutters punctuate the elegant facade with jewel tone richness.
Even though this siding is brown which i m avoiding i do love this shot for inspiration.
Black exterior trim on a white house for example emphasizes architectural features for a more modern look.
The brown window trim and front door pair nicely with the.
Dark exterior colors can also camouflage a weird architectural feature or two as in the michigan home of michelle adams of the maryn and domino magazine fame.
Light colors make a house look larger and more inviting and if painted on a house that s sited away from the curb they can bring the structure visually forward.
Dark colors meanwhile make a.
For homes with darker siding such as brown or charcoal gray white trim is always a good option.
So if you have a dark grey exterior with light grey exterior trim that would be considered a monochromatic palette.
When it comes to exterior house colors darker is never the answer says jeff neal a project estimator with painting contractor capital coating.
Opt for some dark exterior house trim today to bring a whole new look to your home.
While a fresh coat of smoky gray navy blue or black paint on your home s exterior may look good for a while it s probably not long for this world.
Dark sophisticated colors bring the drama while still meshing with a variety of other trim colors materials and textures.
This pretty home has a creamy paint color for the window and siding trim which i can t use but i saved it because i love the black windows with the dark siding.
Add depth and richness with darker trim dark exterior house trim can come in just as many colors and shades and dark siding.