Dark Green House With Red Roof

Architectural details are accented in off white and burgundy.

Dark green house with red roof.

Dark red brings out the details in a victorian dormer painted harvest gold. Like the person with red hair the person with a red brick house exterior has to be careful with accessories. In most cases the main focus should be on striking the right contrast between the house and the roof so if the too dark is not a concern for a rancher if having a darker color of the roof will help achieving the contrast between the cream color of the house with dark brown shutters and the roof. Dark green is a traditional color for architectural details on a red brick house.

I chose the examples in this article so that it would be a diverse set of house styles as well as all shades of green dark to bright to light to mint etc. The urban farmhouse in this photo is painted dusty green to harmonize with the green roof. A green metal roof can be a bit bossy limiting the home s body and trim color options. Red and green are complementary colors opposite on the color wheel.

The spicy red highlights the roof peak outlines windows accents the front door and defines the porch trim. Use rich exterior house paint colors with a touch of sheen to give your home been around awhile character. Color choice is personal of course. I had no idea a green exterior color for a home was as popular as it is.

But by observing a few loose rules for achieving a bold or understated design you can achieve a good looking exterior that not only you but also your neighbors will likely appreciate. Choose gray blue green black or white house colors. White pops up as window sashes to bring dimension and brightness to the facade. While i prefer blue yellow white and red exteriors green works i totally get it if it s your color.