Tips for Choosing Exterior Paint Colors

In this video, I've compiled a list of my best tips for choosing exterior paint colors. If you're searching for a new exterior house color, and don't know where to start, or which colors will look best on your house, this video is for you! Learn what colors to avoid, and what tools you can use to help you choose the right paint colors for your exterior.
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[@andrewj4442]

This is insightful as well. Thanks!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashleyhill8737]

Thanks

[@davidzemke2549]

Thank you. I'm putting a very large grape arbor. Granted the grapes will take over.... Strong green but I want the arbors to stay in the back ground. I will also having led lighting and hanging plants to add color. Appreciate your effort!!!!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Sounds beautiful!

[@donnatavani]

Oh, I see the link above for your paint design service - thank you. Still interested in any paint color suggestions to try - I especially like Benjamin Moore colors:)

[@welshdesignstudio]

Check out this video for my favorite BM exterior paint colors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6qsc4WMr7GHpNE

[@yowwwwie]

Hi- I have been a water color artist for many years. I have a small modern western style home with a split line that runs horizontally on the front stucco facade (an example of this design is in your "samples, samples, samples" part of this video above). The bottom half of the facade are faux painted slats. I am adventurous with color so after years of white houses I chose a "Desert Dune" pale peach for the stucco, and a rather bold and darker blue-green (most people see it as "Woodruff" blue). The bannister between the two is a pale gray. I like it, except sometimes in the late afternoons the teal color seems abrasive. I can't shake the feeling. I've tried out many other colors before arriving at the combination using pale browns, pinks and different teals for the lower facade. First: what is the name of the design style for the forementioned house (with the split facade)? 2nd- Are there any resources that I can look at to see if any other color or covering? יוי

[@esperanzamunoz6602]

Acrylic golden white or light blue for the exterior

[@dosam_6146]

Excellent video!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@josielancaster7095]

Epic thanks

[@welshdesignstudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@donnatavani]

Thanks for all your helpful tips! We have a ranch style home with a light brown roof and warm stone front area. Thinking of a gray with green undertone with cream trim. Any suggestions? Also, I don't see the link to your exterior paint selection service. Could you repost that link? Thanks so much!

[@josielancaster7095]

We do too do you have pictures

[@esperanzamunoz6602]

What about a couldn't wait for the exterior?

[@keekac3119]

Is your LRV slide right? I thought that for exterior we should not go higher than 85. Am I confused?

[@welshdesignstudio]

No, you're not confused. I noticed that error after publishing, and plan to update it. For exteriors, try to keep your LRV at or below 85. :-)

[@keekac3119]

@@welshdesignstudio thank you!! And is there a standard number applied to trim color?

[@Manaviecreations]

sample sample sample 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@welshdesignstudio]

Yes!

[@staceyyoung1162]

I have a brownish roof, but I want a country exterior color to match. What would be good?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Creamy whites and off-whites look great with a brown roof, and a light blue-gray might also work well.

[@Ya-oy1bq]

Should I paint like olive green facing east sunshine in outside wall?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Olive green will work well on an east-facing home. Just be sure to sample and test the colors first, to see how things look before committing.

[@user-dl8xl2vn5s]

I don’t see the link mentioned at the end of the video. Could you please send it?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Here is a link to my exterior paint consultations: welshdesignstudio.com/product/exterior-paint-consultation/

[@konsichguyita5246]

Can you give me cost estimate for recommendations on mine?

[@welshdesignstudio]

For my exterior paint consultation service, you can check out the price and what it includes at welshdesignstudio.com/product/exterior-paint-consultation/

[@LeadrainPbH2O]

Tell me what to do with orange.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Your exterior is already painted orange, or you'd like to paint it orange?

[@atchmon902]

@@welshdesignstudio already painted orange.