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20 of the Best Paint Colors for the Whole House – Welsh Design Studio

Let me just start by saying that I’m a strong advocate for using different paint colors in different rooms of your home. Paint is one of the best and easiest ways to add personality to a space, and bring together the design elements in a room. However, there is always going to be a need for that perfect, neutral base color that ties together the hallways and other main areas of the house with surrounding rooms. Or, perhaps you’ve got a rental property, and just want to paint every room in the house a neutral shade that will work with any style and appeal to tenants. So, what are the best paint colors for the whole house? I’ve complied a list of 20 go-to, neutral shades that designers swear by, and should be at the top of your list of colors to try for your house color palette.

White walls are making a comeback in a big way right now, and are very much on-trend this year. Pair soft white walls with contrasting black windows/doors, and lots of natural wood for a stunning and stylish room design. You’ll see several of my favorite whites for the whole-house listed here, but check out my post on the best white paint colors for interiors for more great options.

1. Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45)

Swiss Coffee is a true classic that has been a designer favorite for years. It is a beautiful, warm, creamy hue that is versatile, tranquil, and works great with earthy colors. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Swiss Coffee HERE

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2. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65)

Chantilly Lace is a crisp, pure white with subtle cool undertones. If you want to create a bright white space, this is a great paint to try. Also works well for trim and ceilings. Order your sample of Chantilly Lace HERE.

3. Sherwin Williams Alabaster (SW 7008)

Alabaster was Sherwin-Williams’ 2016 Color of the Year, and there’s no doubt it has become a favorite white for designers. My girl Joanna Gaines used this color to paint the main areas of her own house, and it is one of her go-to whites for walls and shiplap. Alabaster is a warm white and brings a serene softness to any room. Want to learn more about Alabaster…check out this post. Order a sample of SW Alabaster HERE.

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4. Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55)

Paper White is a very pale gray that can actually look white in certain light. If you’re looking for a very pale gray, this is a great paint choice to lighten and brighten your space. Paper White leans toward the cool side, but has a nice softness to it. I love it paired with bright white trim, and it also tends to work well with Carrara marble in bathrooms and kitchens. Order a sample of BM Paper White HERE.

Greige is just a blend of gray and beige. It can be the best of both worlds, appealing to those that like the look of gray, but aren’t sure about moving away from the more traditional feeling of beige. Greiges make a great whole-house paint color choice because they tend to go with everything and appeal to everyone! Here are some beautiful greiges for your home.

5. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172)

Probably the most beloved greige paint color out there, it’s no wonder designers love Revere Pewter. It has just the right mix of gray and beige to satisfy almost everyone, and it works with pretty much every style. This is a fantastic choice for open floor plans, and is a paint color I recommend often to my clients for the whole-house and/or main living areas. In well-lit spaces, Revere Pewter will give you the gray appearance you are looking for, but warm up nicely in the evenings to create a cozy feeling. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Revere Pewter HERE

6. Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray (SW 7641)

Colonnade Gray is another favorite, and happens to be the whole-house paint color we chose for our Colorado home. It is sometimes referred to as the Sherwin Williams version of Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter, and it’s true that they are very close in depth, warmth, and tone. So close, in fact, you could consider them twins. However, some report that Colonnade Gray is just a touch more neutral, in that it won’t take on any of the taupe or green undertones that are sometimes seen with Revere Pewter. Regardless, Colonnade Gray is another fantastic medium greige that works beautifully in all different lighting conditions, and with any design style. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Colonnade Gray HERE

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7. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27)

Balboa Mist is a beautiful light greige with a faint, hardly-noticeable purple undertone, and is one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular neutral colors. Its soft, elegant undertone gives it a chameleon quality, such that the color changes slightly during the day, and in different types of lighting. The overall color is a light, neutral gray, with a relaxing, warm vibe. Due to its tendency to shift, this is one color that should be thoroughly tested on your wall in different lighting conditions before committing. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Balboa Mist HERE

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Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029)

Agreeable Gray is one color that everyone seems to agree is a perfectly balanced greige paint. Not too dark or too light, it’s a great choice for every room in the house. Unlike some other greige paints, Agreeable Gray has no detectable taupe or purple undertones. It has become a favorite in the interior design world, and is one that designers everywhere wholeheartedly recommend. You can read more about Agreeable Gray in my post here. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Agreeable Gray HERE

9. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)

Edgecomb Gray is a lovely, soft greige that leans a little more to the beige side than others in this category. This color will appear light gray in rooms with good natural light, but appear more like a creamy beige in warm lighting. It has an understated, classic, and reserved nature, which is why it pairs so well with a wide range of natural materials like wood, stone, and granite. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Edgecomb Gray HERE

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Over the last decade, gray overtook beige to became the most popular wall color for every room in the house. Grays are very flexible, offering a fantastic neutral backdrop for a wide range of design styles. For a whole-house color, I recommend going with a warm or neutral light-medium gray, and I’ve rounded up some great options for you.

10. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23)

A minimal, barely-there gray that almost reads white. This is a great choice if you just want to add the slightest contrast against white trim, but want your overall look to be very light and bright. Classic Gray is a great option for dark spaces that don’t get a lot of natural light. and it has a slight warmth to it, which might not appeal to someone looking for a darker, true gray. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Classic Gray HERE

11. SW Repose Gray (SW 7015)

Repose Gray is an excellent light-medium gray paint, that is not too dark or heavy, and is often described as the “perfect gray color. ” It looks fantastic against pure white trim, and is a great whole-house choice for those of you who are looking for something that looks like a true gray. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Repose Gray HERE

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12. Benjamin Moore Silver Chain (BM 1472)

Possibly one of the truest grays out there, Silver Chain has no apparent purple or blue/green undertones. While all grays have slight undertones, this is one that stays gray on the walls in almost any lighting. Its medium value (lightness versus darkness) creates a beautiful contrast against white trim or cabinetry, and its neutral nature lets it work with any design style. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Silver Chain HERE

13. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170)

Ask any designer, and it’s likely they know all about Stonington Gray. Part of Benjamin Moore’s historic color collection, Stonington Gray is a timeless color that works in both traditional and more contemporary homes. This light gray has a slight blue undertone, which means that it can read a tad blue in some light, but it isn’t a cold gray. Works great with cool tones often seen in marble, Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Stonington Gray HERE

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14. Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52)

Gray Owl is always on my list of gray paints to recommend to clients, and it’s a color you’ll find over and over again in photos of designer rooms. Gray Owl is considered to be a true gray, but it has subtle blue/green undertones. Because of this, it can look VERY different from one room to another, so it’s important to test this one out in a variety of lighting conditions. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Gray Owl HERE

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15. Benjamin Moore Moonshine (OC-56)

Moonshine has quickly become a Benjamin Moore bestseller. It is a pale gray with green undertones, and looks beautiful when paired with soft blues and greens, so it’s often used in bedrooms. However, Moonshine’s etherial nature and ability to add subtle color without competing for your attention makes it a great choice for the entire house. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Moonshine HERE

Even though gray has become today’s neutral color of choice, beige will always remain a timeless classic. Its ability to work in a variety of rooms, and warm up a space, makes it a perfect choice for a whole-house neutral.

16. Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Back when beige ruled the world, Kilim Beige was king. Kilim Beige is a very warm, comfortable beige that has been a top seller for Sherwin Williams for many years. If you love beige, and want the feel of a cozy space, this is a great choice for you! It looks fantastic with rich wood tones, soft blue/greens, and natural stone. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Kilim Beige HERE

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17. Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (HC-81)

Manchester Tan is a light, sandy beige that is neutral enough to work well throughout the house. It’s a favorite amongst designers due to its flexible, casual nature and ability to play well with others. With just a touch of gray in it, it pairs very well with other grays in the home, like stainless steel and stone, and it looks beautiful with a wide variety of wood tones. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Manchester Tan HERE

18. Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036)

A whole-house color should be versatile, which describes Accessible Beige to a tee. At the top of the list for Pottery Barn neutrals, Accessible Beige provides a great backdrop as a balanced, warm neutral color. Beige, yes, but with enough gray to keep it subtle and flexible for any room in the house. Accessible Beige is gorgeous in spaces with lots of natural light, and provides a warm elegance in the evenings. A great choice for modernizing your home, without entering into the greige/gray realm. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Accessible Beige HERE

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45)

One of the top selling colors of all time for Benjamin Moore, and part of their Historical Collection, this inviting paint color is a true classic. Shaker Beige is a warm, medium-value, sandy beige, that is expertly balanced, and works in a variety of rooms. Shaker Beige contrasts beautifully against white trim, while pairing perfectly with Fall colors and rich wood tones. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Shaker Beige HERE

20. Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531)

Soft and fresh, Canvas Tan is perhaps the most neutral of all the beiges on this list. It reads pure tan, without any obvious undertones, and is light enough to brighten up a dark space. If you’re looking for a classic, light tan for the main areas of your home, this is a great place to start. Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of SW Canvas Tan HERE

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So there you have it! These are the 20 best-of-the-best paint colors for the whole house; the tried and true designer favorites that should be at the top of your list of samples to try. Time to head out to the paint store, grab your samples, and start painting!

Speaking of sampling (which is an absolute must when choosing paint colors), you’ve got to check out Samplize. They offer convenient, affordable peel-and-stick paint samples that are much easier to use than traditional methods. Here are just a few reasons why I always recommend Samplize to my clients…

Samples arrive quickly (1-3 business days, depending on location)
They’re more affordable than buying the samples paint/rollers/foam boards that are needing for traditional paint sampling
You can move them around the room, and test them in a variety of lighting conditions

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After publishing, I saw some comments about wanting a whole-house paint with more color. While neutral colors tend to work best for whole-house paints, due to their ability to work with any style and appeal to large populations, there are other colors options out there worth considering.

Blue is a relaxing, serene color, that is often used in bedrooms. But, it can work beautifully as a whole-house color, as well. The key is to keep it light and airy. Here are some of the best blue shades to use in the main areas of your home.

21. Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light (No. 235)

This is a gorgeous, subtle blue that is a designer favorite. Borrowed Light has just enough saturation to read blue, without overwhelming the space. This is a great option for many different styles! Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of F&B Borrowed Light HERE

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22. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (BM 1563)

Quiet Moments is a soft gray with a hint of blue-green. One of Benjamin Moore’s top sellers! Order a peel-and-stick sample sheet of BM Quiet Moments HERE

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50 Best Living Room Color Ideas

Read McKendree

When it comes to living room design, a flattering color palette is one of the first aspects you need to nail down. It will likely drive the whole design scheme and set the mood for years to come. Plus, your living room is probably the most-used room in the house, so choosing colors that make you look forward to spending time in it is a must! Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or dark and moody, we've laid out tons of designer-approved living room paint color ideas to help you get inspired. All you have to do is put on your overalls and grab a roller—or, you know, hire someone else to do the dirty work. The hardest part will be deciding between all of these living room colors. But once you do, you can start shopping for the decor.

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Seth Smoot

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Gray-Purple

In a Cape Cod-style home for a couple of empty nesters, designer Lauren Nelson painted the living room walls in Farrow & Ball's Dove Tale—a warm gray with purple undertones. It keeps the atmosphere neutral yet inviting.

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Pearl

A soft white paint with a slight gray tone to it can easily make your living room a spot you want to spend all day in. Take it from designer Sharon Rembaum, who dressed this living room with textured pieces in a neutral color palette to boost its overall coziness.

TREVOR PARKER

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Cerulean Blue

Designer Garrow Kedigan made use of Lakeside Cabin by Benjamin Moore on the walls of this cozy corner. The faded cerulean blue acts as a soft backdrop to the rich orange and gold decor and dark gray sofa.

Sean Litchfield

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Cloudy Green

Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements are blended together on a background of Clare's Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.

Alyssa Rosenheck

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Sunny Yellow

Sunny yellow walls can instantly brighten up your living room— no matter if you have big windows or small openings for natural light. In this room designed by Taylor Anne Interiors, Farrow & Ball's Citron adds energy to the tropical-yet-modern space.

Haris Kenjar

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Ebony

Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.

Mali Azima

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Red Clay

Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.

LAUREY GLENN

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Frost Blue

Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.

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Teal

"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.

Bjorn Wallander

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Sangria

Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.

Lisa Romerein

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Cream

This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.

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Dark Blue-Green

Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room. It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.

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Dusty Rose

Atelier ND and homeowner Carice Van Houten used a variety of plant species to liven up the room and create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the bold pastels and rich earthy tones for a unique composition. Pro tip: Don't forget to paint the ceiling for a more immersive impression.

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Buttercream

Instead of painting the walls blue, designer Anna Spiro covered the hardwood floors in a cheerful blue color. She also made the windows extra sunny by painting the frames buttercream yellow.

Brie Williams

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Pitch Black

Dark black walls and lots of warm gold and caramel tones make this living room designed by Ariene Bethea super cozy but also formal and regal—the ideal balance if your living room doubles as the family room. She used Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams.

Kendall McCaugherty

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Peach

The open floor plan in this Chicago family apartment designed by Bruce Fox called for cohesion between the dining and living room areas. That soft peachy paint and deep pink sofa are reflected in the printed armchair at the head of the dining table, and also mimic the rosy glow of the pendant light. The color scheme was inspired by a photograph taken of the family in London during spring when the city was veiled in cherry blossoms.

Read McKendree

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Clay

Dark gray walls can be a bit brooding, like storm clouds, but in the case of this sunny Manhattan apartment by Elizabeth Cooper, they look playful and contemporary. Cheerful pinks, a dash of cobalt blue, traditional granny-chic patterns, and whimsical artwork lighten the mood.

Nicole Franzen

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Off-White

While bright colors can help liven up a room, it's not the only route. Take this neutral-toned living room by Kristin Fine: Soft and texture-rich upholstery mix with off-white paint, rustic wood pieces, and plenty of antique accents to make a surprisingly modern impression with lots of character.

Robert McKinley

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Olive

Robert McKinley wanted to keep the color scheme in this country retreat earthy and neutral but also wanted to inject it with a little warmth. He opted for a quietly sophisticated shade of olive green for the walls while the chose a cream color for the wood-paneled ceiling.

Chris Mottalini

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Steel Gray

This New York City living room designed by Nanette Brown is a lesson in dark paint decorating that strikes the balance between formal and casual, sophisticated and easy-going, elevated and cozy. The exact color pictured is Amethyst Shadow from Benjamin Moore.

Paul Raeside

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Light Lime Green

Take your cues from the bold pattern mixing and modern artwork on display in this living room designed by Les Ensembliers. A light green color on the ceiling is an unexpected surprise that ties the whole room together. Here, it pairs beautifully with the yellow curtains, geometric green ottoman, and plenty of gray tones throughout.

Paul Raeside

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Lemon Yellow

Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to your very core? How about now that you've seen this timeless and cheerful living room designed by Michael Maher? One glance at this space, and we're about ready to repaint our own: It radiates warmth and offsets the cool blue tones.

Heidi Caillier

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Light Fawn

This muted fawn color in a living room designed by Heidi Caillier is hard to pin down, and that's exactly why we like it. Not quite brown, not quite beige, it's a nice offbeat eath-tone option that functions as a neutral.

Simon Watson

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Glossy Black-Green

Deep, dark, and glossy, the lacquered black-blue-green color makes this living room by Kristin Hein and Philip Cozzi seductive and mysterious. Paired with bohemian furniture and accents, the more moody qualities become more approachable and cozy.

Maura McEvoy

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Kelly Green Splash

"I love the juxtaposition between the traditional space and the modern staircase," says Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design. The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her home.

Bjorn Wallander

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Charcoal

The traditional, neutral furniture in this room designed by Balsamo Antiques and Interior Design make a minimal visual impact so the moody colors, artwork, light fixtures, and other decorative accents can stand out. A deep, almost purple-gray tone turns out to be a wonderfully complex and evocative backdrop, so don't be afraid to try something different.

Douglas Friedman

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Navy

Ann Pyne worked with decorative painter Arthur Fowler to create a contrasting geometric pattern on the walls. "I think of the puzzle-like shapes as a metaphor—it's a game of fitting all these disparate 'treasures' into a graphically coherent whole," she says. Matte navy blue and a gritty mustard tone work together to set a pensive and seductive backdrop—perfect for a smaller living room.

Heather Hilliard

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Crisp White

A crisp, matte white is totally timeless. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you're not interested in going for a trending paint color.

Francesco Lagnese

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Mint Green

Channel a lush tropical oasis, as Thomas Jayne and William Cullum did, with this fresh color. In a living room where the paint stretches all the way up to the rafters, the hue changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint and soft sea foam green.

Paul Raeside

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Khaki

Designer Garrow Kedigian defines a neutral as "anything that isn't jarring," which is a super helpful way to reframe things if cream, white, or gray simply isn't cutting it in your living room and you can't figure out why. Certain spaces just call for something outside the box, whether it's because of an architectural style, light exposures, or existing furniture. Here, the walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Rattan.

What color to paint the house: choosing the right shade

Before the summer season, it's time to update the facade of a country house. We suggest what color to paint the house outside and show photos of beautiful examples. The choice is influenced by practical and aesthetic factors.

What color to choose for exterior decoration:

Things to consider

Features of the site and house
Roof
Lining material

Color options

Color types

Let's talk about aesthetics first. The rules come down to the covering ability of the material and its durability. Dark colors have less consumption, which reduces the cost of work. In addition, they attract heat, so they are best used in cloudy, cold areas.

If it is important that the wall fade more slowly, choose a light color. On the surface painted with it, dust is less noticeable, it will retain saturation longer. Red and all its shades fade the fastest. The maximum brightness period is 5-7 years. Next, let's talk about successful combinations for different areas.

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At the first stage, you can use various online services to select a palette. Download special applications or look for sites. You can use official Pantone services. It is also important to take into account several factors, which we will now discuss.

Site location

In the southern regions, black tone and dark palette are usually not used. In the north, in the mountains, brown, gray, bright walls look good. Proximity to the sea is played with pink, blue, turquoise, beige shades.
Rural and country houses provide more room for creativity. Cottages located within the city are usually painted in something neutral to match neighboring buildings.
A building of a simple form without elegant details adorns a bright facade. It will help divert attention from construction flaws.
On the contrary, if the building has bas-reliefs or other decorative details, a neutral background would be appropriate.
The building must stand out on your lot. The green cladding is lost against the background of tall shrubs and trees.
Interior. Some styles (for example, Victorian, classic, hi-tech, modern) are logical to apply on the outside in order to maintain a coherent picture.
It happens that in the design of rooms there is no certain style, but there is panoramic glazing. In this case, you can also build on the internal design of walls and floors.
Sauna, outbuildings, gates and everything on the site plays a role in the choice of paint. The task is to create a single project.

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Roof color

Usually this part of the house is different from the facade. It is desirable that they are combined with each other. For example, what color to paint the house if the roof is brown? In this case, it is recommended to use white, beige, shades of brown, blue. Gray tiles or slate can be combined with orange, blue, darker gray, burgundy, white, green, blue walls. Red roof - with gray, brown, black, yellow. Black - with light colors.

There is one more rule: the brighter the building, the more inconspicuous the roof should be. And vice versa.

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Other elements of the building are sometimes distinguished from the general background. For example, platbands, drainpipes, cornices, doors. Another option is to combine several variations of the same color. In this case, use the combination rule: a dark plinth, a slightly lighter roof, and a medium-density paint for the walls.

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Facade material

Wooden private cottages and dachas are usually covered with antiseptic translucent or top coats. The former retain the pattern of timber or logs, the latter only its relief. If the facade is made of stone, brick or unpainted wood, you need to select decorative elements, a roof, a pediment.

To find a harmonious combination, look for it in the texture of these materials. Inclusions in stone or knots in wood are the best source of inspiration in this case. Brick is beautifully combined with brown, white, red, green and their derivative shades.

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These are general points to consider when choosing an outdoor design. After you find your color, paint a large sheet of paper or drywall with it and attach it to the building. Step back a long distance and evaluate how this option looks. Even better is to do it directly on the wall, as the paint manifests itself differently on different surfaces. During the day, you will be able to understand how the building will look with different lighting.

We list the most popular finishes.

Brown

A classic country house finish. Associated with warmth, comfort, closeness to nature.

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White

White, like yellow, is perceived as elegant, joyful. In addition, it harmonizes perfectly with greenery. Deciduous trees next to such a structure look openwork, and for bright plants this is one of the best backgrounds. True, in winter it will merge with snow. Therefore, it is better to combine it with black, brown, red, blue, pink, blue. All of the above applies to beige facades.

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Gray

A discreet palette might seem boring, but it's not. Together with snow-white or brown accents, it creates a cozy, elegant picture. This painting option is very practical - dust and dirt are the least noticeable on the surface. If you are thinking about what color to paint the outside of a wooden house, and you don’t like the option with a transparent stain, pay attention to the gray scale.

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Green

Use it only if there are few trees nearby. Suitable for both cottages and cottages in the city. It is both bright and calm color.

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A light gray-green hue that is trending this year. It is neutral, but at the same time unbeaten. It is combined with dark blue, gray, red-orange, coffee, swamp green, white. In each of the combinations, sage will look different.

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Yellow

Bright canary or pale yellow are associated with freshness, sun, warmth. Paint a house with it and even in the off-season the site will not be gloomy. Against such a background, white platbands and a brown roof look good.

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Red

A deep ruby red that is not often used in home decoration and is completely in vain. This color emphasizes the beauty of landscape design on the site, stands out from other buildings, looks great in any season. The only downside is that it burns out fairly quickly. Combines beautifully with wood.

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Check out our selection of beautiful exterior painting examples.

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Also on sale there are textured compositions resembling decorative plaster. They include fine granulate, which makes the wall grainy. This mixture is suitable for cases where you need to hide the defects of the cladding. It is applied in a thick layer and therefore careful leveling of the surface is not required.

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According to the method of action

Frame and other wooden structures are often coated with transparent and tinted antiseptics, alkyd, oil or acrylic paints. The latter are preferred for a number of reasons.

They are easier to work with. Can be diluted with water, tinted in any color (you just need to buy a white base and pigments).
No unpleasant odour.
Fast drying.
Vapor permeability.
Elasticity. The layer does not crack when the facade is deformed.

Oil formulations are very weather resistant, strong but take a long time to dry and do not ductility. Alkyd mixtures withstand low temperatures, but are quickly erased. Antiseptic impregnations are the most suitable option, as they preserve the beauty of wood and protect it from moisture and insects.

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Builders recommend covering plastered walls with water-dispersion paints - acrylic and silicone. They are eco-friendly, non-flammable, waterproof and retain their color for a long time. They are applied with rollers, brushes or spray guns. If the wall has already been painted, the old finish is removed from it, the defects that have appeared are puttied, the surface is primed and then repainted.

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12 most fashionable colors for house facade - Pantone | Article

Bagretsova Irina Aleksandrovna

content manager, photographer

Everyone dreams of a place where they would like to return every time after a long working day. For many people, the symbol of the family nest is their home on earth.

For a house in which people will live, it is necessary to choose natural materials, including wood. In order for a tree to serve on the street for a long time, it must be protected - covered with a material that is resistant to atmospheric changes. At the same time, I want to observe the aesthetic side - so that the house looks complete and interesting.

What color to paint the facade so that it causes delight and slight envy among the neighbor, while harmonizing with the environment, and the owner likes it? Let's figure it out.

What will you learn in the article?

Before choosing a color, you need to consider 3 important factors
Victorian Colors
Colors of "Constructivism"
Chalet style colors
Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color
How to combine shades
correctly Wood facade painting systems

Before choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account 3 important factors

the location of the site and the architectural style of the house;
roof color and style;
whether you want to see the tree structure, or prefer to hide it.

Based on these factors and your taste, you need to choose a color for your facade. At the link you will find many different shades on the tree, and below we will analyze the main colors that are often ordered from us.

Photo 1. The Pantone Institute chose the colors for this year - 12 colors

To understand which colors will be most relevant in the next decade - and our paint schemes last up to 15 years on facades, we turned to the universally recognized world authority in the field of color.

Last December, the Pantone Institute chose the colors for this year - 12 colors and their shades, showing the mood of this year - reliability, sustainability, hope, originality and brightness of the user.

Classic Blue has been chosen as the color of the year for 2020 - a bright, deep and calming color.

Photo 2. Classic Blue - classic blue. The glazing composition on the facade in combination with white trim looks incredibly beautiful! The house turned out to be a sight to behold!

Photo 3. Painting the house in trendy shade "Classic Blue"

Photo 4. Painting the house with hydro oil in 2 coats

The whole palette of fashionable colors can be safely diluted with the usual light, or vice versa, dark color - to give integrity to the image and highlight some elements of the house, such as architraves, corners and terraces. Of course, it is not necessary to use only these colors in the decoration of the house, you can use slightly brighter, or more pastel shades of each color - at the peak of popularity, the combination of orange Flame Orange - "Fire Orange" and delicate Tanager Turquoise - "Turquoise Tanager". A combination of neutral shades will always be relevant - white, gray, navy blue, and beige. It all depends on your taste and style of the house.

Photo 5. Color "Flame Orange" ("Fiery orange") on the facade

Photo 6. Very beautiful and popular color "Flame Orange"

Photo 7. This color on the facade looks natural and expensive

Victorian Colors

Almost all the colors presented by Pantone are suitable for the Victorian style - this style is associated with pastels, coupled with bright, deep colors. The style, which originated in the 19th century - the century of Queen Victoria, indulges in a variety of finishes, carved balusters and railings, as well as obligatory veranda terraces near the entrance.

Photo 8. House itself and painting done in Victorian style

Photo 9. Bright facade in combination with architraves in pastel colors

Photo 10. Victorian house

Colors of "Constructivism"

For cold Constructivism, warmer options for painting wood are suitable - a mixture of Cinnamon sticks and Saffron, or cold options - Classic blue, the so-called color of the Navy jacket - Navy blaser, which, with an advantageous contrast of textures of wood and concrete in pearl gray, or ash gray create a design of conciseness and spaciousness. This design suits those people who keep up with the times and adore simplicity in details.

Photo 11. The combination of concrete and wood - a modern and stylish solution

Photo 12. Colors of "Constructivism"

Chalet style colors

The Chalet style is characterized by warmer, chocolate shades of decoration. The main thing in this style is the naturalness of the materials. Raw stones in the foundation masonry, real wood with knots and their fine structure. Warm, sometimes orange, notes in wood coloring create the atmosphere of a cozy winter evening by the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate in hand. Of course, you can design your home the way you want it to be! Therefore, for your home, you can use the colors that you most like.

Photo 13. House and painting in the style of "Chalet"

Photo 14. Warm, chocolate shades in the design of the facade

Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color

In order to determine the color of the house decoration most accurately, it is necessary to take into account not only the architecture, but also the surrounding landscape and the color of the roof.

So that the house does not turn out to be too colorful, it is not recommended to use more than three colors in the decoration of the house. The colors that contrast with each other look most brightly - red and green, blue and orange. If the colors are close to each other on the color wheel, the result will be neutral. White, cream and milk colors are suitable for almost any color, so they can be used as a base or as a secondary color. As for the third color, it can be both on the facade itself, creating a holistic look of the house, and “background” - the color of the landscape in which this house is located.

Photo 15. A harmonious combination of three colors on the example of a country house

Photo 16. Beautiful combination of colors on the combined facade

It is also necessary to take into account the location of your home - more natural colors and natural materials look good in the mountains, bright, saturated shades near the sea, light shades of the structure under the scorching sun.

Of course, in order for your house to arouse the admiration and envy of your neighbors, you need to harmoniously choose colors, although sometimes you can play around with color options. Below we want to give examples of how you can diversify your facade, using this year's fashionable palette.

Photo 17. Very unusual design of the house, with a perfectly matched color scheme

Photo 18. White color always looks advantageous, perfectly complements and decorates any facade

How to combine shades

correctly In order to make your home unusual, it is enough to take a simple color as a basis, for example, Faded Denim - "Faded Denim", Mosaik blue - "Mosaic Blue", and only paint the front door in a bright color - Flame Scarlet "Scarlet Flame" , Orange Peel "Orange Peel". Thus, you will give individuality and brightness to your home.

Do you want your home to look presentable and unusual? Choose chocolate or cinnamon colors. Beautiful overflows and shades of chocolate will not leave indifferent any person, whether he is a designer or an inexperienced layman. And by diluting dark chocolate with a light, delicate shade of Sunlight - "Sunshine" you will achieve the feeling of a warm, cozy home in the Alpine mountains.

Photo 19. Planken painted in chocolate color

Photo 20. Planken painted in noble chocolate color

Do you live near the sea? Embrace bright, sunny colors - such Pantone attributed the color "Biscay Green" - "Biscay Green". In this color, your house will seem light, weightless, like a sunny breeze on a bright, midday day of a cloudless summer. And if you add to this color also Orange Peel - "Orange Peel", or Saffron - "Saffron" - you will get a bright combination that pleases the eye and makes you enjoy life!

Warm and cozy is also the combination of colors Saffron - "Saffron" and Cinnamon Stick - "Cinnamon Stick". This option will always be a win-win, bright enough to show its cheerfulness, and at the same time, the combination of these colors is the closest to natural wood.

Photo 21. Bright and saturated color for the facade - "Orange Peel"

Photo 22. Color "Orange Peel" on the facade

Perhaps you want something more extravagant - then turn your attention to shades of red - perhaps closer to wine color. Thanks to the chosen color, you can achieve a contrasting wow effect, because the red color will look amazing among the abundant greenery of your site. Or, you can give your façade the look of a noble mahogany finish.

Photo 23. Painting the house in wine color

Photo 24. The red color looks amazing among the abundant greenery on site

Photo 25. On this site we painted as many as three facades - the house itself, the sauna and the garage

Do you want more brightness and extravagance? Perhaps only one bright accent is not your option? The Pantone collection presents an unusual, but too attractive color in its shade - Grape Compote - “grape compote”. The house will look very bright, maybe even a little crazy - in the style of the films "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", but what's the difference if you like it, and the neighbor fainted with envy?

Photo 26. Grape Compote

Specialists of the Pantone Institute pleased us with a beautiful green color - it combined both herbal and emerald shades. Chive is an unobtrusive color for your facade, if you want to fit your house into the surrounding green landscape. Just imagine how beautiful such a facade will look among autumn trees!

There are a great many color schemes, the main thing is to decide on the architecture, the surrounding landscape and be guided only by your wishes.

One of the recommendations is to choose the color and style of home decoration in such a way that it is combined with interior decoration as well - so you will not have the feeling that from the Chalet style in the exterior you find yourself in the interior of a fairy tale about Willy Wonka.

Having decided on the color, it remains to decide on a painting system that suits the style.

Wooden facade painting systems

Our company provides several options for painting wood for the exterior - this is a premium lacquer scheme, the service life of which without repainting is up to 8 years, and an oil painting system, if you want more naturalness (service life up to 15 years), and a covering painting scheme ( service life up to 15 years), giving the opportunity to see your home in bright, summer colors.

You can read more about painting systems in the relevant articles, find out all the advantages and choose the one that matches the style of home decoration you have chosen.

If suddenly you have any problems with the selection of a painting scheme, our specialists will always be happy to help you, answer all your questions about the merits and advantages of a particular painting system.

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2. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65)

3. Sherwin Williams Alabaster (SW 7008)

4. Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55)

5. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172)

6. Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray (SW 7641)

7. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27)

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9. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)

10. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23)

11. SW Repose Gray (SW 7015)

12. Benjamin Moore Silver Chain (BM 1472)

13. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170)

14. Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52)

15. Benjamin Moore Moonshine (OC-56)

16. Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

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18. Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036)

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20. Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531)

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12 most fashionable colors for house facade - Pantone | Article

Before choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account 3 important factors

Victorian Colors

Colors of "Constructivism"

Chalet style colors

Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color

How to combine shades

Wooden facade painting systems

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