![]() ![]() ![]() Homes that use a mixture of materials on their façade, such as this brickwork, need to have a color that will help the other materials stand out. To help make the color pop a bit more, the rest of the tones on the home are kept monochromatic with black shutters, white trim, and a gray roof, completing the illusion that the house has a more sedate color than it actually does. This is the perfect color for those that want something a little more interesting than a straight gray on their homes, but don’t necessarily want to commit to a bold color. Other shades of blue, such as the Pacific Blue shown here, border more closely on gray than a true, saturated blue tone. Many shades of blue are sensitive to things like sunlight and shadow to find the best fit for your home, you may want to take a look at some samples in the light your home will be facing to find the color’s true shade. In this case, the surrounding greenery and light, paired with the bold red doors and black shutters helps to mellow the color toward gray, giving the house a lot of depth and dimension in color. Some shades of blue, such as the Coastal Blue shown here, are easily affected by the colors and light around them. The result is a beach cottage that looks anything but weathered by the elements. In this case, the home appears more sedate and comfortable, while some decorative shingles beneath the roofline help to give it some depth. This darker blue uses the same white trim, but gets very different results. If you have a property located near the coast, consider using a deeper shade of blue to call the color of the ocean to mind. ![]() The end result keeps the tone of the architecture light, avoiding the dark or heavy look so common with older homes. The use of the white throughout the exterior helps to set off the color and keep it from getting too saturated, which might obscure some of its features. This beautiful home is done in a light, sky blue with a crisp white trim. When many people think of the color blue, they may be assuming that the house will be deep or dark in color, but that doesn’t have to be the case. If you’re considering siding your home in a shade of blue, take a look at these 7 blue house siding ideas to find some inspiration for your façade. Blue is a versatile color that works well on several architectural styles, and has enough shades ranging from vivid to nearly gray to have something to offer everyone. No matter what region you live in, there are some colors of houses that are nearly universally popular, such as the many shades of blue. ![]()
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