What Color Should I Paint My House?

We get this question all the time, so we asked some of our favorite architects to recommend color combos that make you feel at home.

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Warm Colors

“Staying within the same color family unifies the parts of a smaller cottage. And these shades are warm and soothing; they make a house look happy but not goofy.”

--Ken Pursley
of Pursley Architecture,
Charlotte, North Carolina

Color Picks:
Siding: Lambswool (11-30) by Pratt & Lambert; 1-800-289-7728

Window trim: Carbonite (14-30), also by Pratt & Lambert.
Shutters and door: Bayberry (14-23), also by Pratt & Lambert.

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What Color Should I Paint My House?

We get this question all the time, so we asked some of our favorite architects to recommend color combos that make you feel at home.

Warm Colors