GROOVING OFF THE ROOFING!
Ok, here's another trick from the Curb Appeal 101 Group http://activerain.com/groups/curbappeal101 and www.curbappealfordummies.com:
Whenever someone needs our help choosing a color scheme for exterior staging, the first question we ask is "What color is the roof?"
Why is the roof color of primary concern? Because it can, in some architectural styles, attribute up to 65% of the overall color palette. Yet, it is often rarely given any consideration at all!
The point is to determine if the roof color has a warm or cool undertone, and to choose colors that are going in the same color direction that the roof dictates. The above picture is a prime example of how a scheme can go astray when the undertone is not considered.
The color of the roof is a "cool" taupe, meaning essentially, it displays very little yellow in it's undertone. It's a actually grayish-taupe with hints of violet. The brick is warm, the shutters and portico are also sunny, Tuscan-esque hues. Lovely from the trim on down, but the whole plan goes terribly awry once the roof is factored in, and the yellow becomes antagonistic.
This scheme below stays neutral, to compliment BOTH the roof and the brick, making the entire look nice and tight. Perhaps it's a little boring, maybe, but not ugly!
And "boring" just needs a few accent colors brought in through the landscaping...
Voila! A lovely, cohesive color scheme that brings all the elements together!
If you like what you see, please go see our website to find out how we can do this for you to excite and encourage your clients to tackle their curb-appeal issues! www.curbappealfordummies.com
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