Need advice selecting exterior house colors for Arts&Crafts bungalow
We are having to replace the roof on our Arts & Crafts bungalow and are currently planning to use CertainTeed Grand Manor roofing shingles. We are primarily looking at Gatehouse Slate for the color but open to other suggestions. Would like advice on new colors for the exterior of the home (thinking lighter than what is on the house now), which is stucco on the bottom and shakes on top. We will be painting the gutters to complement the shingles and house colors, so at this point don't know what that color will be. Thanks!
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2 years ago
Our house was a similar mix of materials, We painted the stucco 'burlap' by Ralph Lauren- its a neutral tan/ grey that looks like it could just be raw stucco. The shingles were a dark green brown (sorry, we mixed ourselves and matched) burgundy windows and Chocolate trim.
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2 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agoI adjusted your photo so we can actually see the house.
Maybe think about a color scheme that is Craftsman but updated in appearance.
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2 years agoLove you house. I can see it in a tan color with green on the windows. I like these colors from BM with the roof color you have chosen.
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2 years ago
ashtonchic
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoHere is an interesting color story that would look good with your roof.
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