Here we have a Certainteed sample board featuring the many-varied Weathered Wood at left and a sheet of Cobblestone Grey at right. In between is a piece of Hardie plank in Heathered Moss, which we expect will be the color of the whole house.
We're looking for some contrast and something that will work well should we decide to do a purple door or, if not the door purple, at least a purple mailbox and address number and a walkway made all of something like the purple slate you see up against the siding tile below.
The sample board leaning up against the railing is of Silver Birch, which i could live with. The other sample is Mist White. Too light.Next to Cobblestone Grey is Mojave Tan, which I consider a total no.
We're looking at having the house all in the Heathered Moss Hardie plank, with some accents of shake shingles in the same color at the top triangle of the dormers and the front porch, if our variance gets approved. The metal roof on the porch will be dark brown.
There's a slight chance we might decide to go for the darker Mountain Sage for the shake accents, but we'll probably go with just one shade of green, the light green. (I'm a sucker for the dark, but light is the happy compromise). Thanks to Anila of ALine Architecture for these renderings!
With these Capes, you see a whole lot of roof! So what roof color should we choose for the house?
White Mist is too white. Silver Birch or Cobblestone Gray look good.
ReplyDeleteAlso have you considered Energy Star rated roofing? (Certainteed Solaris - cool roof technology). They provide up to 20% lower temperatures during summer and may qualify for an energy tax credit.
Judging from the renders you provided, the roof color on the first photograph looked perfect. That particular shade provided an excellent contrast with which to accentuate the other features of the house. The key here is to create an overall look that fuses together all the important design elements of your house.
ReplyDeleteChantay Smithingell
A darker-colored roof would be more resistant to dirt. You should also consider how long the color would stay – that is, unless you want to repaint (or change) your roof year after year. Also, don’t forget to install a good gutter system for the snowy and rainy seasons. You're getting closer to finishing your dream home. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteSaundra Wordlaw
Chantay is right! The color of the roof on the second to the last photo looks just right. But, if you’re having second thoughts, grey can also be a good choice. It is elegant and classy, and it is one of the safest colors that can definitely blend well with your lovely wall.
ReplyDeleteRandell Jeffries