Adding a Touch of Tranquility
Harmonizing green tones make an exterior warm and welcoming.
New Palette
Corrine moved into her home with visions of something more fresh and tranquil. The roof needed replacing along with some cedar boards, so it was the perfect time to update the old color palette. She chose a light and dark color from the same color family for the siding and shutters and drew focus away from the architectural details by adding a solid color break at the roofline. A warm, inviting coat of white was just the thing to bring attention to the porch and front door.
Corrine’s Inspiration
Create a warm, inviting space for family and friends on the porch.
Note how colors in the landscape can change with the seasons.
Draw inspiration from the colors of your garden.
Corrine updated her homes exterior palette from heavy colors reminiscent of a forgotten farmhouse to the fresh, gentle shades of a cozy cottage on Martha’s Vineyard. The green tones of the siding harmonize with the landscape and transition with the changing seasons. The white rail of the wraparound porch invites visitors to sit back and enjoy the intrinsically tranquil surroundings. The garden inspired color palette creates the perfect setting for summer entertaining.
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Adding a Touch of Tranquility
Harmonizing green tones make an exterior warm and welcoming.
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