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Needs help with colors.

12 years ago
I want the external appearance of the house will be elegant shades of beige and cream, a combination of stones at pillars (also to be included inside the house) but I can see the picture clearly. What colors go well together? And a combination of stone ..

I'd love to get help from someone who understands color.
Thank you

Comments (16)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You have lots of photos saved in your ideabook. Which country are you located?
  • 12 years ago
    Does it matter? i'm from Israel. Thanks for the comment
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Yes, colors should reflect local cultures.
    meraveliraz thanked Dytecture
  • 12 years ago
    I understood, so what the colors of Israel?
  • 12 years ago
    understand
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I usually go to the Houzz search bar for photos at the top of your screen and type in something like "beige tone color palettes" and it comes up with some great ideas - you could use a more detailed search and include "beige tone exterior paint and trim color palettes".
    meraveliraz thanked HomeScapes Home Staging San Diego
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you, I'll try it now.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I've been to Israel twice on business, love your country and countrymen/women!

    When I think of Israel, I see warm desert colors of sand and stone contrasted with the rich blue of the Mediterranean, the deep green of the cypress and pines, and the silver sage color of the olive trees. I think you're on the right track with a layered palette of off-whites, creams, soft browns and taupe, adding a splash of colors from nature and the vibrant spice tones from the souk. In particular, the color of the Mediterranean on the Israel coast is like no where else ... you must capture that somewhere in your design (e.g. front door, market umbrella, shutters, ceramic pots, bathroom tile, or ...?).

    You have so many interesting architectural styles there, I especially enjoyed the Bauhaus neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. Can you find an inspiration picture(s), post it here and then we can help you narrow down to a specific set of colors?
  • 12 years ago
    I'm not good with finding inspiring images ... But if I find one I will share here .. I will try to look for the pictures here ... Thank you.
  • 12 years ago
    I love this picture! And the colors are so beautiful and relaxing ..
    I'm from Israel and we do not have the Benjamin Moore. How do I know the exact shade here in Israel?
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Go to the best paint store in town and ask them to research the exact formula. With internet access, that shouldn't be a problem. Show them the link posted above. A knowledgeable paint professional should be able to create a match using equivalent paints there locally.

    To be more exact, you could also purchase a pint (small quantity) of paint from the Benjamin Moore website and ship it to Israel (not sure if there are international laws governing shipment of paint...?), then have your paint store do a computer match to it. Another idea would be to contact a local designer or architect to help you match it.
    meraveliraz thanked trebinje
  • 12 years ago
    You start to say : " Regarding exterior stone accents, look for material with some or most of the colors below, which according to Benjamin Moore, work well with Clay Beig..." i can not see it.. Is there a site that shows me the combination of color and brikS?? thank you again
  • 12 years ago
    I was trying to attach these colors that work well with BM Clay Beige. When you look for stone, try to find material in this palette.
  • 12 years ago
    trebinje! thanks for the suggestion regarding paint pro's color formula. i had no idea that this could be done? Aren't there patent's on various paint company's colors? I love benjamin moore paints, & am sad that they are not available in australia! Thanks for the tip…
  • 12 years ago
    This U.S. company can ship Benjamin Moore color samples overseas:
    http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/product/9955_AnyColor-Paint-Sample-Minican