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Need help with exterior color scheme

13 years ago

Hi. We are building a house (actually a spec house with some changes) and are trying to decide on an exterior color scheme. We were thinking all white but now I am wondering if a light french gray with white under the porch would look a bit better. The house will be in an infill neighborhood. We are going for modern farmhouse, but not true farmhouse. The porch roof is metal and the porch and walkway will be bluestone or something similar.
Any other ideas? Thanks!

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houssaon
13 years ago
There are some gorgeous examples of all white farm houses on Houzz. The secret might be to get the right white. I know Dove White from Benjamin Moore has been recommended. I would search the photos for farmhouse exteriors to see if any catch your fancy. I always like a light blue for the porch ceiling.

This is stunning:
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The siding is White Dove and I love the deep cottage red on the window mullions.

If you wanted color, this is one of my favorites:
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This is a good looking house, too:
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This house is the palest of grays, with a light green gray trim and red on the windows:
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and
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