The Joyful Exterior: Perk Up Curb Appeal With a Splash of Green
You may not want to douse your whole house with it, but green can work wonders as an exterior accent color
If our recent profile of homes with bold blue accents wasn’t your speed, this week we take a look at houses that sport a splash of green. Whether you choose a softer, more neutral green that picks up hues in your landscape or you go for a bright hue, first consider the following examples of how to work in a green accent to the exterior, along with paint color palettes to try out on your own home.
If it’s a softer green you’re after, look at shades that have a good bit of gray or brown in them, which helps neutralize them. The herbaceous green used for the shutters here is a nice accent color. It doesn’t fight with the architecture or landscaping, but rather ties everything together.
For a similar palette, try: Belvedere Cream with trim in Swan Wing and an accent of Athenian Green, all from Behr.
Lovers of vivid color may want to give amped-up lime green a go. Nobody will miss your front door if it’s painted this zesty hue. The chunk of dark blue-gray and expanse of clean white perfectly balance the bit of bold at the door.
For a similar palette, try: White Diamond with accents of Westcott Navy and Electric Slide, all from Benjamin Moore.
For a similar palette, try: White Diamond with accents of Westcott Navy and Electric Slide, all from Benjamin Moore.
Salute the summer sun by painting your home a happy yellow. White trim adds crispness and doesn’t distract your attention from the fun olive green accent color.
For a similar palette, try: Chapel Wall with trim in Cloud White and an accent of Thai Basil, all from Kelly-Moore.
For a similar palette, try: Chapel Wall with trim in Cloud White and an accent of Thai Basil, all from Kelly-Moore.
If you’re struggling with selecting a color palette for the exterior, take a look at the hardscape elements on or around your home, such as stone pavers, and pull some colors you like from them.
A soft tan or taupe is a popular, tried-and-true exterior color that happens to make a terrific background hue to a more unusual accent color, such as this deep, elegant green.
A soft tan or taupe is a popular, tried-and-true exterior color that happens to make a terrific background hue to a more unusual accent color, such as this deep, elegant green.
For a similar palette, try: Whiskers with trim in Gray Palomino and an accent of Smoky Emerald, all from PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
Bold, contemporary architecture deserves an equally bold and contemporary color palette. Take it to the limit with an extra-vibrant green. The small sliver of black trim is striking against the gray and green, and it helps define the different elements on the home’s exterior.
For a similar palette, try: Vessel Gray with trim in Very Black and an accent of Mountain Botanical, all from Valspar.
Your turn: Are you keen on green as an exterior accent color? How have you made it work on your own home?
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For a similar palette, try: Storm Cloud with trim in Ice Cube and an accent of Leapfrog, all from Sherwin-Williams.