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Exterior color dilemma - need opinions

Jim Ellis
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

Hello all!

I've shared pics of my current new construction. That's ICF with a wood upper (with liquid-applied house wrap). I've chosen to have an unpainted Galvalume standing-seam roof installed - going on this week. I've also chosen windows that will have black trim on the outside (I've found that while white trim can have a clean look, it is white and it gets dirty).

Therein lies my new dilemma - I'm looking to get some kind of modern-looking cement board for my cladding, and maybe stucco on the garage. I don't know what kind of colors to go with. Most of the pics I see of galvalume roofs are shown with white trimmed windows. I'm ok going a bit out of my comfort zone, but I wouldn't mind some hand-holding along the way.

Can anyone recommend a good color scheme for what I describe? I indeed like darker palettes, but I also like the striking look (and sun-reflective properties here in Fl) of a bare metal roof.

I appreciate any input!

Best,

-Jim



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