newark
Super Boxer
Pro Painting
Here you go, my professional opinion (though I refuse to do outdoor work anymore, it's so labour intensive!):
Best choice is a dark neutral. A chocolate brown or a deep beige. You can do the shutters the same color as the house, but I'd suggest bringing them out as much as possible, and actually try to match the green of the roof. It'll draw the eye to the shutters instead.
Next best choice is a slate or stone grey. A nice deep grey, nothing light. Anything light will make the roof stand out immediately. Be wary though that you don't go too dark. Stay in a 3base color. (Paint store knows what that means). Essentially, not too much black, but not so light that the roof is the first feature to attrack your eye.
A few pointers on painting your house, regardless of color:
If you are doing it yourself, get a paint store to tell you the proper way to do it. If you hire someone to do it, make sure they do it right.
You can use a high quality outdoor latex if you prime first. I would suggest simply sanding the siding down, washing, drying and then using oil. Trouble with oil is (obviously it's messy to work with) if you hate it, you really do have to use oil again the next time round.
Personally, I love the look of a bright white house with green roof and trim, hate the yellow house with green roof. However, a nice chocolate or mocca brown will draw the eye right to the house and the roof will melt into the background. Also, if you can get some greenery (trees or large shrubs) that sit near the sides of the house, they'll also detract from noticing the roof.
Hope this info helps, and if you have any questions you can always PM me.
Regards,
Newark (owner of Paint the Town)
BTW - if you really get stuck, take the photo of the house to the paint store, or if you can use Benjamin Moore paint, I can suggest some chip colors for you.
Here you go, my professional opinion (though I refuse to do outdoor work anymore, it's so labour intensive!):
Best choice is a dark neutral. A chocolate brown or a deep beige. You can do the shutters the same color as the house, but I'd suggest bringing them out as much as possible, and actually try to match the green of the roof. It'll draw the eye to the shutters instead.
Next best choice is a slate or stone grey. A nice deep grey, nothing light. Anything light will make the roof stand out immediately. Be wary though that you don't go too dark. Stay in a 3base color. (Paint store knows what that means). Essentially, not too much black, but not so light that the roof is the first feature to attrack your eye.
A few pointers on painting your house, regardless of color:
If you are doing it yourself, get a paint store to tell you the proper way to do it. If you hire someone to do it, make sure they do it right.
You can use a high quality outdoor latex if you prime first. I would suggest simply sanding the siding down, washing, drying and then using oil. Trouble with oil is (obviously it's messy to work with) if you hate it, you really do have to use oil again the next time round.
Personally, I love the look of a bright white house with green roof and trim, hate the yellow house with green roof. However, a nice chocolate or mocca brown will draw the eye right to the house and the roof will melt into the background. Also, if you can get some greenery (trees or large shrubs) that sit near the sides of the house, they'll also detract from noticing the roof.
Hope this info helps, and if you have any questions you can always PM me.
Regards,
Newark (owner of Paint the Town)
BTW - if you really get stuck, take the photo of the house to the paint store, or if you can use Benjamin Moore paint, I can suggest some chip colors for you.
