If you have just bought a new house or you plan a major overhaul, you should think also about the exterior upgrade. Usually, this involves changing the paneling and choosing its color. Beige and gray are traditional exterior colors but they may be too boring for your taste.
If you are the type of person who wants to create a significant impression, you can try one of the wilder and brighter colors we suggest here.
1. Dark Gray With Stone Accents
Refresh the old classic beauty of your stone exterior by combining it with dark gray siding.
Leave one or two walls in their original stone texture to protect the authentic age and value of your home and provide contrast.
2. Autumn Orange And Blue
Orange and blue might not seem like the best color combination until you see it. The right shades of the two colors can do a wonderful house exterior.
The autumn nuance of orange together with sky blue give this forest house an appealing visual look.
3. Matte Brown
Brown is a great choice for roofs. Not many consider it good for exterior walls though.
But if you choose the right hue and match it with warmer shades of brown, the result is very sophisticated.
4. Bright Blue With Gray Roof And White Accents
The brighter shades of blue are not that popular when it comes to exteriors and that is because they do not match the energy of the homeowners. If you are a cheerful person, you may be attracted to bright blue.
Applied on the exterior walls, it gives a fresh, modern and memorable look to the house.
5. Pacific Blue
This shade of blue is muted and neutral compared to bright blue shades.
It gives a fresh and sophisticated look to traditional architecture when compared with white window frames and columns and gray roofing.
6. White And Gray
White and gray- a classic color combination we see a lot in the interior designs and now in the exterior inspirations. Some people find white a boring color to paint their homes outside but actually, it is timeless, stylish and bright which is perfect for shadier or forest areas.
Combined with partial gray siding and gray roofs, the white color looks modern and appealing.
7. Dove Gray
Dove gray is a good choice for homeowners with a more traditional taste.
Paired with stone accents and white trims, this house stands out with its classic but refreshed look.
8. Gray Heron And Wood
Here is a lovely exterior inspiration based on natural aesthetics. Gray heron is an excellent color for exterior walls when partnered with cedar wood accents, cream and dark gray elements.
When applied on the exterior walls of a house, this gray hue gives plain architecture a more elegant look.
9. Bracing Blue And Off White
Bracing blue is neither blue nor gray. This hue has become very popular for exterior colors this year because of its contemporary and elegant presence.
It pairs best with white trims and natural stone colors and textures.
10. Virtual Taupe
Virtual taupe- another trending color for exteriors can refresh old, classic or traditional architectures without ruining their authenticity.
It looks amazing when paired with dark gray roofs and off-white trim.
11. Earth Tones
The classic and somehow dated cream hues are unexpectedly trending when used in a two-tone combo. A brighter nuance of cream and sand create an earthy-toned elegance.
This combination provides the perfect backdrop for white or brown trim, sills and columns.
12. Cedar Red Siding With Gray Roofing
The right red hue can elevate your home’s appeal. This cedar tree color of the siding is managed well with white details around the windows and white doors.
The only roof color that can complement this red siding is gray.
13. Pale Taupe And Pastel Green
If you like the pale taupe color and are determined to apply it to the exterior of your home, you can get inspiration from this image.
Instead of white windows, the designers have picked up pastel green color. This integration adds extra character to the siding and blends the house with the surrounding nature.
14. Virtual Taupe And White
If you don’t want to be too bold with the exterior color of your home but yet, your aim is for an appealing and contemporary look, you can try this color combination. Virtual taupe and off-white are paired together to create a light and tranquil home.
The dark gray roofing is a prime choice for this color combination together with white window frames.
15. Charcoal Siding And Stone Basis
Charcoal grey is a modern choice for exterior color that can suit a wide range of architectural styles. It is also quite adaptive to them.
If you pair it with stone accents, it will complement the classic appeal of the house. When combined with cherry red or another bold and contrasting color, it will enhance the modern exterior.
16. Pale Mint Green And Milky Gray
Mint is a trendy green shade that has been more used in the interior rather than outside. Its pastel nature makes it visually appealing and a good choice for the exterior as well. This green hue suits best coastal homes or cottage houses.
You can apply this color on the entire facade or pair it with another pastel and light color such as gray.
17. Pale Olive Green And Gray
Olive green siding matches beautifully with natural elements like stone and wood.
You can see plenty of kitchen cabinets in olive green on the Internet but it doesn’t seem to be a preferred exterior color which is a pity. See how powerfully it updates the conventional house above.
18. Charcoal Siding And Roofing With Stone Veneer Exterior Walls
You can elevate the curb appeal of your home with charcoal paneling and roofing and stone veneer as an accent on a few exterior elements.
The charcoal color provides a sleek and modern look while the stone veneer creates a visual interest and contrast.
19. Milky Purple
The true purple color may be too bold for you but isn’t this milk shade of lavender amazing? It is romantic and so attractive.
This non-traditional exterior color will turn your home into a byword for a beautiful house in your neighborhood. Pair it with white trim, window frames and door and a dark or light gray roof.
20. Red And White
Red is a bold color and makes a powerful statement. It needs subtle gray to balance it, hence the roof.
The white windows and trim provide a classic contrast.
21. Dusty Green
A color that seems to be timeless and good-looking in all seasons is dusty green. It matches farmhouse, traditional and even modern architecture.
The best color for the trim and the window frames is white which makes the green color look presentable and elegant.
22. Warm Yellow
The yellow house is certainly the warmest and brighter one! If you are a person who relates to this energy, you may like this exterior color idea. The warm shade of yellow resembles the sun’s color.
The color for the pillars and the windows must be another shade of yellow or preferably white. The roof shouldn’t be too dark, hence most people with yellow houses choose light gray for their roofs.
