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jennifermiller05

exterior color

14 years ago
What are the colors used on this beauty, please?
Historic Four Square Re-envisioned with the Historical Societies Blessing. · More Info
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  • 14 years ago
    Hi, this is the homeowner. The house is darker than it appears here. The trim is painted with Benjamin Moore Moorglo Soft Gloss acrylic exterior in 925 (Ivory White a great trim color!), and the house is painted with Benjamin Moore exterior Moorgard Low Lustre acrylic house paint in the color 1609 (Temptation.) If you like a lighter version go with 1605 (Winter Solstice). But I really like the darker look of 1609. The house is almost a battleship blue/grey navy, but does not go too dark or purple. A great color we have been thrilled with. Try samples of each to get a sense of the look. Good luck!

    Comments (11)

    • 14 years ago
      Gorgeous house!
    • 14 years ago
      Oh thank you ellsworth! We actually prefer the darker shade, too, hoping for a blue, but not too bright. I think this might be just right! I love the trim and we would be using a nearly black color for shutters and something vibrant for front door - maybe red or yellow. Your home is very beautiful, thank you for sharing!
    • 14 years ago
      Also- I believe the shutter color was Benjamin Moore - 1631 (midnight oil). I would recommend a dark wood door (stained ebony or a 50% mix of ebony and jacobean both Minxax stain colors), not a red door. Best of luck!
    • 14 years ago
      Amazing house! What type of rock do you have on the pillars?
    • 14 years ago
      It is called Pennsylvania field stone and is found in Pennsylvania. It is real rock, not rock facing which is important.
    • 14 years ago
      It is called Pennsylvania field stone and is found in Pennsylvania. It is real rock, not rock facing which is important.
    • 14 years ago
      Thank you!
    • 13 years ago
      love this house
    • 10 years ago

      adorable. I love the charm and how large it is.


    • PRO
      8 years ago
      last modified: 8 years ago

      this has to be the
      most asked question on Houzz...so popular that I wrote a blog about it...Please
      consider reading the blog above before running out to buy any material.

      https://www.clawsonarchitects.com/blog-entry/2012/08/what-color-is-that-how-to-select.html

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