Explore the power of colour with our guide to the best combinations for house exteriors. Discover how to amplify your home's aesthetic and increase its curb appeal with our carefully selected palettes. Whether your style is bold and vibrant or serene and minimalistic, we have the colour inspiration you need to transform your house exterior.
Exterior house colors literally define your place in the eyes of the world. How you paint and decorate your house facade will excite people to think of what’s inside. Therefore, you should paint to impress and become the talk of the town! Plus, a stunning exterior design can level up your property value. So, when it comes to house design, it’s important not to neglect the outside—an enticing cover makes people want to see what’s inside!
Brighten your day by trying one of these cute pastel home exterior ideas on your abode. From lavender to peach, there's something for you.
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Did you imagine something sweet when reading the title? If so, you’re absolutely right. For a sweet-looking house, try Bassett Hall Pistachio Green for the wooden wall panels outdoors and White Vanilla for the trim, shutters, and front door.
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Looking to update your home’s exterior with a fresh coat of paint? Consider Benjamin Moore’s Sage Green, a versatile and timeless color that can add both sophistication and charm to your home. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Benjamin Moore’s Sage Green exterior paint, exploring its features, benefits, and practical applications. One […]
Great collection of green houses (exteriors). Get loads of ideas for your green paint job. All shades of green from dark to bright to pastel to light to mint green. Ultimate green house exterior gallery.
Brighten your day by trying one of these cute pastel home exterior ideas on your abode. From lavender to peach, there's something for you.
Discover how pastel green and buttercream can transform your home's exterior into a charming modern classic. Explore enchanting color schemes for cottages, townhouses, and Victorian homes that blend timeless elegance with contemporary design. Get inspired by unique color combinations that make your home stand out with a serene and inviting ambiance.
Beautiful Victorian details celebrated with six colors and gold leaf! Before: Pink and Cute! This Victorian in San Francisco's Noe Valley could not help being a bit cute. The Stick-Eastlake Cottage had been painted about 15 years ago using the pink colors from the magnificent hortensia blooming in its front entry. When it came time to repaint, the owners asked me to design something a bit more grown-up. Choosing a Color: I ask my clients to drive around town and photograph houses of similar style whose paint schemes appealed to them. Every one they chose was green! So we started with green. The color scheme I devised for this house uses six colors, all from from Benjamin Moore's Historic Color range, with 23 karat gold leaf on the buttons and pediment ornaments. Managing contrast: This palette is as much about contrast as it is about color. One technique being employed here is the use of what I call a "secondary trim" color, which in this case is about 30% darker in value than the main trim color, and is used to support features like brackets and window columns, and to create a break between the main body color of the house and the more vibrant accent colors of the window sashes and insets. after- green, gold, and ivory Know when to say when: The custom garage door was simplified from three colors to one, and painted the same as the body color, so as not to compete for attention from the main part of the facade. The front door, which had been whimsically painted with four different colors, now sports a more European look in a solid glossy teal with polished hardware and gold leaf details, leading the eye right to the entrance. After: the Victorian cottage as stately home click on any image to view larger Expert Painting by San Francisco Local Color Painting paint: Benjamin Moore Historic Colors Color Consulting by Lynne Rutter 415-282-8820 Update! This project has been featured in the June 2015 issue of Old House Journal. After nearly 8 years, this is still one of my most talked about color designs. At this time I can say that the basic colors for this scheme are Louisberg Green and Standish White by Benjamin Moore. You will notice in the OHJ article several other uses of Louisberg Green and see how very different that color can look depending on the environment, orientation and accent colors. Lynne Rutter Studio
I absolutely adore the serene and sophisticated vibe that sage green cabinets bring to kitchens. Here are some lovely ideas to inspire you.
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First of all, please forgive the technical difficulties I’ve been having. It’s a combination of different things – mostly the just released Windows 8 doesn’t seem to want to work with my blogging platform, Windows Live Writer. You would think Windows 8 would “talk” with Windows Live Writer, but no, it’s never that simple!! On top of that, I am working on a new blog design that should go live in just a few weeks. One other subject I would like to discuss with you is how you “read” the blog. This topic comes up in emails to me, over and over again, so I thought I would talk with everyone about this! Right now, there are around 17,000 subscribers who receive notifications of blog updates by email. If you are one of those – please do NOT read the blog on your email!!! You miss out on so much if you read the blog from your email. It doesn’t really scroll properly and it’s just not intended to be read this way. Plus, you can’t leave a comment or properly enroll in contests. The best way to read the blog if you get an email notification from Cote de Texas, is like this: Below is a picture of what your email might look like. When you open the email, place your cursor over the words “Cote de Texas” OR the title of the story – and click. This will take you directly to the blog site. Click on either the “Cote de Texas” or the title of the blog story where the red arrows are! When you click on your email, it will take to the true blog address. If you read the blog at the proper address, it will scroll correctly and it will fit your computer screen. By doing this, the pictures will be bigger, brighter and more focused. The blog is designed to be read at www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com and not on your emails. I get so many questions about the blog not scrolling properly or not being able to leave comments, and this is so simple to correct. Just click on your email and you should have no more problems!! Please trust me on this – you will enjoy reading the blog at its proper address so much more than reading it off your email. OK… On to the new story. A reader, inspired by the pictures shown here from France and England, wrote me about a beautiful hotel in Provence. She was right – it really IS beautiful! Today, we will visit the hotel, Le Castelet. Enjoy!!! The stone bastide sits high above the swimming pool. Underneath the house are two large open rooms that are used for entertaining and parties. Le Castelet is an original bastide in Provence on the Cote d’Azur. The bastide, surrounded by centuries old cypress trees, sits in the middle of an olive grove with views in all directions. Le Castelet has been totally renovated and is quite luxurious. There are two main buildings, two swimming pools and an outdoor spa. The countryside of Le Castelet Le Castelet’s name comes from its origins as a castle. There are stone walls of the bastide that were erected during the Roman period. Most other parts of the bastide were built during the medieval period. Over the years, various owners have added onto the buildings – erecting a terrace and enlarging the stables. A round tower was built in 1841. None of the windows match and some have the year 1863 carved into them. The lead and copper pipes installed long ago have also been replaced. One owner built the garage in 1946. Many authors and movie stars have lived in the area and the very popular actress of the 50s, Bridgett Bardot, visited Le Castelet. She almost bought it, but her mother found a less expensive property for her to purchase. After this, a Swedish family bought the bastide and though they maintained the vineyards and the olive grove, the property was not really cared for properly. In 1997, the Swedes sold Le Castelet to the current owners who completely renovated the property, keeping the past visible, but providing all the mod cons for its visitors. The map of Le Castelet showing its two main houses, the bastide and the guest annex. Le Castelet is 30 minutes from Cannes and la Napoul/Mandelieu beaches. There are nearby golf courses and a ski resort is just 40 minutes away. The bastide is near two small villages Cabris and Peymeinade (walking distance). The famous perfume town Grasse with its old picturesque town is only 10 min away. The nearby mountains are perfect for hikes, climbing and canoeing. And you can walk along the real Route Napoleon starting close by behind the house. The cypress lined drive up to the bastide. The gate to the main bastide, with the circular tower on the right. The bastide and its terrace overlook the lower level with the open air rooms and swimming pool and spa (hot tub.) The two open air rooms below the bastide overlook the swimming pool which overlooks the vineyard. The open air rooms can be set up for large parties or weddings, making Le Castelet a perfect wedding destination. The terrace off the bastide is laid with slate tiles. The tower can be seen on the far right. On the terrace of the bastide, the original swimming pool is now a Zen like reflecting pool. The original bastide with stone walls, light green shutters and lanterns. Lemon trees are grown in pots. The original bastide with its tiled roof and copper gutters. Stone walls and tiled roofs – so French! Off the tower, wisteria grows. Above is an open air balcony. Since this picture was taken, the area under the balcony was enclosed with a French door. Atop the tower is an original metal sign signifying 1841, when the tower was erected. On the left side of the bastide, under the balcony is a covered dining terrace. This section of the bastide is newer than the rest of it. The dining terrace under the balcony is perfect on cool nights because of hidden heaters! Inside the bastide is the main salon, with the stairs inside the tower that lead to the second floor. Looking down from the stairs at the main salon. The floors are tiles, the walls are paneled and stone. The ceilings have original beams. Beautiful Louis XVI fireplace and paneling. Behind the salon and past the stairs is the stone hall that leads to the kitchen. The kitchen in the bastide with its built in armoire. So charming! At the other side, the incredible La Cornue range and antique tiles that came from a French chateau. French Provençal table and chairs. At the top of the stairs in the round tower. The red salon and bedroom on the second floor. Beautiful fireplace! The suite’s bedroom with taffeta curtains, along with taffeta lined closets. Another bedroom in the bastide. An English bathtub from the early 1900s. This bathroom has incredible marble walls and tiled shower, along with terracotta floors. Close up of the gorgeous faucets and tiles. Iris mixed with herbs and stone walls. The vineyard, bordered by a row of lavender and a walkway along the stone wall. Roses line the stone walk between the bastide and the smaller guest annex. Up the stone stairs to the guest annex. The guest annex is set up to be completely independent of the main bastide. Both houses can be rented at the same time. Another swimming pool overlooking the countryside and the vineyard. Stucco walls and cream shutters. Limestone tiles. The main guest room in the annex. So cute!! Another view of the guest suite looks out on the terrace and swimming pool. ` At the lower level of the property near the vineyard is the newly built Cabanon. The Cabanon can be used in the winter – because it has a fireplace and heated floors. There is also an outdoor kitchen at the Cabanon for dinners. The Cabanon at night, perfect for dinner parties overlooking the vineyard. A covered porch sits under the guest annex’s swimming pool. The boule court is to the right. I can’t imagine how wonderful it would be to stay here with your extended family!! To book Le Castelet, go HERE. Attention: The six winners in the Aidan Gray contest have all now been notified by /email!! More information about the winners will be coming soon!
Discover how pastel green and buttercream can transform your home's exterior into a charming modern classic. Explore enchanting color schemes for cottages, townhouses, and Victorian homes that blend timeless elegance with contemporary design. Get inspired by unique color combinations that make your home stand out with a serene and inviting ambiance.
