A few EXTERIOR paint suggestions

A few EXTERIOR paint suggestions

After studying these for weeks, ok months here are some grouping i have come up with…many of us like a neutral color house with red door but what EXACT neutral and exact red?…or a GRAY house with a yellow door or blue but exact color suggestion?…of course objects may not appear in real life as they do on screen…i painted big samples on our house, front in back where sunlight is different and i did big posterboard too and carried around…its work to paint out a number of big samples but on a big expense it really is required i think… so i really encourage you to do samples whether its inside or out! But as a starting point here are a few of my faves.

I am not sure i like this red..i really like a true red door red (am i nuts or did SW have a exterior paint color called RED DOOR RED years ago???) I think ladybug from Martha”s new line might be what i prefer…but many love moroccan red! I think a lot of it depends on the sun and the direction your house faces and if you have a porch, if no porch and your door is very exposed and up front i think you can go less bold and still get the red door feel, is this crazy thinking. My door is up under a porch so i like it RED, wouldn’t want anyone to miss it! ha!

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{Blue door, sandy hook on siding, creamy white trim and shutters or the Chelsea on shutters}

You could definitely go with a brighter blue her if you wanted but i just this MlLK pail color..its in her new line. I also think you could do the shutters the white color and maybe use the chelsea on the back door or as an accent…

And finally, a yellow door…my new love…will I do it? we will see. There are complex factors involved in painting an exterior…location, climate, sunlight, landscaping, street, neighbors, etc..its like naming a baby, not easy!

{yellow door, chelsea siding, white trim and shutters or no shutters}

I think the question is not whether a yellow door looks good with Chelsea Gray…it sooo does but what color yellow..a buttery or a bright?? Please give specific feedback on some yellow door colors if you have any thoughts, i have noticed there is not a lot of exterior suggestions and discussion in shelter magazines and even on blogs..

Thanks for looking, these are just a few ideas, please link to your blogs or sources if you have something to share!!!!

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