What’s In Is What’s Out
17th Dec. '07 • Living Spaces • Tags: color-schemes, exterior, paint
Authored by Bonnie Krims
When it comes to picking paint colors for rooms, we look for inspiration in many places: existing furniture, accessories, artwork, colors from our travels or our favorite seasons.
Color Palette generated from photo at Pic2Color.com
So where does one gather inspiration for their home’s exterior paint colors? We start by locating colors that are deemed suitable to the style or period of the house, or by trying to replicate someone else’s excellent house paint colors.
These methods work, but why not attempt to make a more personal statement just like you do on the inside? If the answer is “fear of making a mistake”, it is time to conquer your fear! You can do it. And the great news is that, with the right color choices, the exterior and interior of your house will become cohesive and represent your personality and design tastes.
Raspberry Truffle, Lemon Chiffon, Bella Blue**
One of my clients LOVED her deep red dining room, painted Ben Moore’s Raspberry Truffle. When she moved into her small, newly renovated Greek revival she decided to paint the outside her favorite interior color. Wow, what a stunner! The trim is Lemon Chiffon and the doors are Bella Blue. This is one of the happiest looking, most elegant homes I’ve ever seen!
So, be careful to test your colors, but don’t be sheepish. Adventurously chosen exterior colors can transform a so-so home to a thing of beauty.
**Please note: Due to individual computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may not accurately reflect Benjamin Moore paint colors.
