Welcome to the beach home of Courtney Adamo, a creative entrepreneur and course creator who helps busy mums navigate motherhood. Most recently, she has launched...
Is there just one perfect white exterior color out there? Nope. If you’re considering painting your home white, then what you need is the perfect…
Choosing exterior color combinations for houses, it is important to take a hint as to the colors of your home that cannot be changed.
The perfect opportunity presented itself to Svenskhomes with a plot of land in the heart of Ipswich allowing us the chance to showcase our building system on a prestigious property of 3,315ft² (308m²) incorporating 5 double bedrooms, 2 en-suite and a large extra first floor living room with vaulted ceiling and full height windows maximising views across the rear gardens.
Whether it's pale hues of chalky French Grey, chic glossy charcoal against crisp pure white, or restful soft shades of dusted blue green, exterior paint shades can make a world of difference. The right paint shades add a warm welcome to any home be it of mellow stone, whitewashed render or smart red brick . Here are a few of my favourite looks to welcome guests to your front door. Above image:Gorgeous Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos Above images: 1.Stainless steel stable light by Jim Lawrence 2.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden shutters 3.Hand forged Shepard's Crook door handle with bevelled keyhole plate by Jim Lawrence 4.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden garage doors 5.Scroll iron gate detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above image: detail of painted French doors by architect Yiangou Above images: 1.Shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst 2.Detail of painted wall by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu 3.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of arched wooden garage doors 4.Hand forged steel Shepard Crook door handle by Jim Lawrence 5.Front door painted in French Grey by Farrow and Ball belonging to Lucy Stokes (gorgeous stainless steel heart door knocker!) 6.'All White' 2005 paint from Farrow and Ball 7.'Lamp Room Gray' 88 paint from Farrow and Ball 8. "Manor House Grey' 265 paint from Farrow and Ball 9.'French Grey Dark' 163 paint from The Little Greene Paint and Paper Above image: fabulous white painted New England house and grey painted trellis featured on Hus o Hem Above image: Prettiest pale grey front door with chalk white trim by Henhurst Interiors Above image:French Grey wooden shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image: the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork Above image:the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork picking up the tones of the rattan (wicker) chairs Above images: 1.the deep grey (gray) front door of blogger 'I found my home' 2.the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door 3.Gloss grey contemporary planters with Buxus (Boxwood) ball topiary by Anouska Hempel Design 4.Smart dark grey Regency front door with white trim by London Door 5.'Off-Black' 57 Farrow and Ball 6.'Railings'31 Farrow and Ball 7.Down Pipe' 26 Farrow and Ball 8.'Plummett' 272 Farrow and Ball Above image:the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and stainless steel door knocker Above image:graphite grey door by Architects RDK Above image:contemporary dark grey front door by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:pretty pale grey green door and basket of French Lavender by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu Above images: 1.Farrow and Ball front door given a modern twist with shiny stainless steel door furniture - door in Light Blue 22 2.Letter Box in pretty 'Clay' from Garden Trading 3.stainless steel letterbox at the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and soft pale blue grey trim 4.Soft pale grey green woodwork on a stunning contemporary house by Frank Gruwez 5.Polished stainless steel door knocker from Willow and Stone 6.'Pearl Colour (original)'100 Little Greene Paint Company 7.'Light Blue' 22 Farrow and Ball 8.'Card Room Green' 79 Farrow and Ball 9.'Oval Room Blue' 85 Farrow and Ball Above image:Contemporary country cottage by Belgian architects Villabouw Sels Above image:pretty Blue grey green front door in a Cotswold village photographed by blogger 'I found my home' Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:Front door in Card Room Green 79 by Farrow and Ball To achieve the perfect finish on your exterior woodwork I can highly recommend watching the 'how to' videos on the English decorating tools manufacturer Hamilton. I can also highly recommend the Hamilton 'Perfection' range of brushes - Above image: Hamilton Perfection boxed set -100% natural bristle for use with oil based paints Right image: Hamilton Perfection range of sash brushes - wonderful for painting fine detailing Left Image: Hamilton Perfection synthetic brush for use with water based paints You may also like: Exterior Paint Shades part I For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers. As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. With warmest wishes
I live in the most charming area of New England. I took pictures of some of my favorite exteriors for some inspiration and exterior paint ideas for front
These are the best exterior paint colors for red brick homes, and how to use them. We recommend four colors and different ways to use them.
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We take a look into the emerging and increasingly-popular style of modern Australian design. Read more about its many influences and features.
Offers are already pouring in for this revamped '40s home.
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Well, August is upon us and the throws of summer are still in full swing here! Trying to get in the last bits of swimming, tennis, playdates and amusement parks before we have to worry about packed lunches, backpacks and schedules. Here are a couple of beautiful pictures to get your week started off on the right foot!! These colors remind me that fall is just around the corner. How adorable is this outfit - so cute and comfortable to boot! Just how I like it!!
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
Learn what is trending in home exterior design in 2023 and get a better idea of how you want to design your own dream home :).
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In this post - what color to paint a Provence French style house?? The time to paint the exterior of our house is around the corner.... and I am trying to pick out what color to choose!! I've created this post as an inspiration and perhaps some of you readers may have some suggestions for
We broke ground on our new custom home. We are calling it the French Country Modern. White painted brick and a cedar shingled roof will make up the exterior
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Today’s Friday Feature is our Fairway View home we built in Park City, Utah. Take a look:
From modern and luxurious to beautifully restored historic properties, Australia is home to an abundance of handsome homesteads.
Description With commanding views of the Carson Range and Pacific Crest, this mountain retreat embraces its exquisite surroundings. Distinctive materials, unique forms, and superb workmanship distinguish the hillside home, which overlooks the Martis Camp lodge and golf course. Angled and flat roof segments establish a contemporary sculptural presence that integrates with the natural landscape. Interior […]
This exceptional property stands as a true grand masterpiece, showcasing unparalleled attention to detail and exquisite design elements that define the expertise of these two designers.
The Block's co-host recently gave fans a glimpse inside her lavish home.
Charlotte Vercruysse layers darkened and mood-enhancing elements to create the Guest House – a place to disconnect for its owners.
In North Perth, a creative subdivision subverts the area’s typical infill pattern by prioritizing outdoor space and generously opening to the neighbourhood.
