Of course the heavy blotchy look of the decorative stone and black trim combined add to the bleak feel of this home.
Gray house black roof.
If possible paint soffits and porch ceilings the lightest color to keep the interior bright.
Neutral siding colors like warm gray create a solid foundation.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
You could really do practically any color roof from black to gray to brown blue green or go for a monochromatic look with a white roof.
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If used on a one story house the dwelling may look too compact.
You can then layer each shingle so that you receive an almost three dimensional look for your house.
Here a touch of black supplied by the shutters and mailbox against white trim keeps the look crisp and modern.
You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.
A dramatic and bold way to use the monochromatic paint trend is to paint your home all black.
Two views of a house with a black roof and colorful landscape.
Gray gables plank siding ashwood trim columns creek bottom shake siding windows window trim door if you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
Taupe cream or beige is almost as versatile as white.
It all depends on your location the architecture of your home and neighborhood and your personal preferences.
Black roof shutters.
A dark fascia color can make the roofline look heavy.
Black or charcoal colour roof works on this house because the design is not roof heavy.
While contrasting siding and trim colors is typical choosing monochromatic especially black or gray with a darker or glossier black for the trim really enhances the architectural and structural features of the home.
A black roof will usually make a tall house look shorter.
While a black roof may seem like a natural choice with a light gray house consider the style of your home.
Exterior colors near windows can affect the light in your interior.
While a black roof will look sharp remember that black roofs will also absorb more of the sun s rays.
Asphalt shingles tend to be the least expensive of any type and they are widely available.
Why i chose these colors.
The black roof shingles are made with organic materials reinforced with fiberglass and sold in multiple sizes and thicknesses.
My house was originally gray with white trim.
Black or charcoal gray roof colors are the most classic.
Then introduce color in small doses such as a glossy red front door to create a focal point that doesn t overwhelm the exterior color scheme.