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Gutter color for white house with black roof?

8 years ago

Trying to decide between black or white gutters for our farmhouse. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Comments (25)

  • 8 years ago

    I'd go with black, so they don't stand out like "Hey- look at these gutters"

  • 8 years ago

    It should match the fascia.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    White, The gutters run down the side of the house to the ground, Want it outlined like an eye with eyeliner? No........ya don't. That's why you don't notice gutters most of the time. They match the house, and the fascia beneath the roofline.

    bethyh thanked JAN MOYER
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Gutters are the horizontal members, downspouts are the vertical members, or angled in some instances. Gutters usually match fascia as already mentioned. However downspouts can transition to the house color if they are different.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Trim color, since that is where they may be most often located. Unless you really like the gutters and downspouts...then paint them red or yellow! :-) Back in the day, before copper became so expensive, it was often used for gutters and downspouts, and weathered to a dark brown or an attractive green.

  • 8 years ago

    I'd go with black, so they don't stand out like "Hey- look at these gutters"

    Ditto.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Need photos of the house.

  • 8 years ago


    ^^Expand pic to see white house with black roof and black gutters & downspouts on this white house.


    ^^Expand pic to see white gutters and downspouts (hard to see even when expanded)

  • 8 years ago

    On Denita's two examples, notice that the house with black gutters also has black windows. Very sharp, handsome look! What color are your windows?

  • 8 years ago

    Also, Denita's second pic has a light gray roof, vs a dark or black roof. Maybe that might influence things.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Hunter Orange. None of your guests will go to the wrong house if you give them the directions, "We live in the house with the Hunter Orange gutters". They may be able to find your house without even entering in your address.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Or match the trim.


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Black! Make them pop like an accessory for your home!

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    What do you think of black gutters with white downspouts on a white house with a charcoal roof? The gutters won't show much dirt, and the downspouts won't look like house eyeliner.

  • 7 years ago

    Hi,


    What gutter color do you guys recommend for this house.


    I am leaning towards black gutters and white downspouts.


    https://ibb.co/T4fnwF6


    Thanks



  • PRO
    7 years ago

    All white.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Sorry...gutters and downspouts are not jewelry, eyeliner or anything else decorative. They are simply utilitarian elements and very secondary ones at that.


    It's a poorly designed house that must feature their gutters and downspouts.

  • 7 years ago

    Whichever color makes them disappear.

  • 7 years ago

    The house that we just sold had a dark grey roof almost black with brick galleries and columns. The house was painted a light color. We did copper on the downspouts for the brick and white on the fascia. I always match the color to what the downspouts and gutters are against.

  • 7 years ago

  • 6 years ago

    Updated pics with driveway and landscaping




  • 6 years ago

    What shingle did you use on the roof? Brand and color? Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    Atlas pinnacle pristine color pristine black.

  • 5 years ago

    Im currently having the same dilemma.

    After looking at several pictures I think the:

    Gutters should match Fascia

    Downspout should match color of house or close to it since it’s laying directly on brick so it sort of blends.