Unconventional homes may someday be commonplace, thanks to more building choices than ever before

If Georgian, colonial revival or Italianate details are in your house's mix, you might have the 15th century to thank

You can't go wrong looking on the bright side for a home's exterior — white exteriors like these have been succeeding for hundreds of years

Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors

Nature loves brown, from rich soil to sunlit sand, and so do home exteriors with a traditional or Craftsman bent

All-black and coal-gray exteriors make a nonconformist statement on homes of any style and size

Technicolor dreams play out beautifully with these exterior paint jobs, showing that color confidence has its rewards

See how to set your home apart with this popular green

Waffling over the rainbow of color options for your home's face? This advice from an architect can help

Bring on the energy — with red on its exterior, your home can stir up excitement in any setting