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01-28-02, 02:06 PM
Howdy!
I recently purchased a Tudor-style home. It is brick and the traditional white/offwhite with the dark brown trim on the exterior.
I was wondering if anyone on here had any links to sites that showed different paint schemes for Tudor exteriors other than the traditional white/brown combination.
The neighborhood that this house resides in is filled with Tudor-style homes and I have noticed several different schemes...including soft taupes almost completely negating the traditional Tudor presence. My wife and I are really open to just about anything but we are having trouble finding some good reference pictures on the net, magazines, etc.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!! TIA!
Chris
I recently purchased a Tudor-style home. It is brick and the traditional white/offwhite with the dark brown trim on the exterior.
I was wondering if anyone on here had any links to sites that showed different paint schemes for Tudor exteriors other than the traditional white/brown combination.
The neighborhood that this house resides in is filled with Tudor-style homes and I have noticed several different schemes...including soft taupes almost completely negating the traditional Tudor presence. My wife and I are really open to just about anything but we are having trouble finding some good reference pictures on the net, magazines, etc.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!! TIA!
Chris
twelvepole
01-28-02, 05:56 PM
During the 1500s only those at the top of society could afford bricks. They were a luxury item that graced the exteriors of Tudor homes. Those who could not afford brick used white washed plaster along with blackened timbers for their exterior building materials.
People get nervous when it comes time to pick out an exterior color scheme. You don't have to be a slave to tradition or to the neighbors. Yet, most select colors that tend to be more conservative and that will not affect resale value. Painting is an expensive project, so much thought must be put into the selection process from the standpoint of both color and quality selections as well as choosing a reputable painting contractor.
Lighter colors are usually selected because they make a house look bigger. Dark colors make a house look smaller. Many claim lighter colors also make a house cooler in the summer.
Exterior color schemes should not be in stark contrast to your interior color scheme. Your exterior color scheme should make an easy transition to your interior.
Take color chips home with you and take them outside to view them in the sunshine. Purchase some little cans of colors and paint them on the side or back of the house to see how they look.
Think about the mood you are trying to create. How will the colors make you and your guests as well as passerbys feel upon seeing your home? The exterior will be their first impression.
Paint dealers are making it easier for customers to select colors. Many have siding and trim color options already coordinated. Sherwin Williams offers a great selection of historic color combinations. Benjamin Moore will scan a picture of your house and let you experiment with colors on a computer screen or you can pick a picture of a house that looks like yours. Go to www.benjaminmoore.com for more info.
People get nervous when it comes time to pick out an exterior color scheme. You don't have to be a slave to tradition or to the neighbors. Yet, most select colors that tend to be more conservative and that will not affect resale value. Painting is an expensive project, so much thought must be put into the selection process from the standpoint of both color and quality selections as well as choosing a reputable painting contractor.
Lighter colors are usually selected because they make a house look bigger. Dark colors make a house look smaller. Many claim lighter colors also make a house cooler in the summer.
Exterior color schemes should not be in stark contrast to your interior color scheme. Your exterior color scheme should make an easy transition to your interior.
Take color chips home with you and take them outside to view them in the sunshine. Purchase some little cans of colors and paint them on the side or back of the house to see how they look.
Think about the mood you are trying to create. How will the colors make you and your guests as well as passerbys feel upon seeing your home? The exterior will be their first impression.
Paint dealers are making it easier for customers to select colors. Many have siding and trim color options already coordinated. Sherwin Williams offers a great selection of historic color combinations. Benjamin Moore will scan a picture of your house and let you experiment with colors on a computer screen or you can pick a picture of a house that looks like yours. Go to www.benjaminmoore.com for more info.