Color Buzz

Design Dilemma - Upgrade the Look of a Home

Milestone 6007-1B	Smoked Oyster 6005-1C	Churchill Hotel Olive 5008-E2

Dear Color Buzz,
I am considering buying this home and don't normally like blond brick, although this house has some contrast in it. The picture is not the best, but I would like an elegant look and would like your ideas on exterior paint color combinations.

Thank you,
Tom C., Littleton, CO 

Friday Project Series: Tag sale Find Makeover

by Veronique Habermann

This is the time of the year for “tag” sales! Neighbors are getting rid of unwanted clutter and with a little paint and imagination, it is amazing how easy and affordable it is to transform someone’s “junk” into somebody else's “treasure”! With a fresh coat of paint and gentle colors, this outgrown little boy’s chest of drawers will look great in a guest room!

Design Dilemma - What to Paint Your Home Theater

Lyndhurst Stone 3007-10A	Oregon Coast 6007-1C	Fairmont Penthouse Stone 6008-1C

Hello,
I wanted to get some ideas of what colors would work best for a Home Theater room? Some people say it should be as dark as possibly, almost, black, but I don't want the room to feel like a dungeon. Maybe a red or a neutral color might work. What are some colors you might suggest.

Thanks!
Matt W., Williard, OH

Color of the Week - Potter's Rock

Potter's Rock 1007-9A	Oatlands Subtle Taupe 6005-1B	Spa Pool 5002-6A

For those of you who are looking for a darker exterior color, this week’s color choice is for you.  Potter’s Rock is a warm brown with caramel undertones that is an inviting color for the outside of your home.  Lighten it up with trimmings of Oatlands Subtle Taupe and add accents of a brighter color like Spa Pool for a bold effect.

Design Dilemma - Balancing Warm and Cool Shades

Sandy Cove 3005-10A	Caraway Seed 3005-9C	Pelican 4007-1A	Lighthouse Shadows 4008-3B

Hi Beehive!
We just bought our first home and it is painted brown. We want it to remain light brown or sand in the main rooms (Florida open floor plan) and paint the dining room a cool, lighter blue. My dilemma is that I have no idea what a good choice is without going too dark or too light. Do you have any ideas on a sand/brown warm for the entry way and family room/kitchen and a blue that will complement the dining room? I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
Best wishes,
Liz P., Valrico, FL

Color of the Week - Hubbell House Tamarisk

Hubbell House Tamarisk 6004-5C	Whitewash Oak 7006-23	Tempered Sage 6006-5A

Building upon the theme of exteriors, let’s take a closer look at the main focal point of your home – the front door! For a warm, inviting entrance, try this week’s color choice, Hubbell House Tamarisk. This soft, silver sage will give your home an instant kick and make neighbors green with envy. Use this hue to liven up a simple Whitewash Oak paint job, or pair it with Tempered Sage and Voyage accents for added flare.

Design Dilemma - Exterior Paint Trim With Red Brick Home

Jekyll Club Cherokee Tan 6008-2A	Shoreline Haze 6008-1B	Sandalwood 6008-2B

Dear Beehive,
Can you suggest paint trim and paint for a red brick home with black/gray roof?  I was thinking of black trim with a beige for the outer walls.  What are your thoughts or suggestions to make our home look great?

Thank you,
Paula A., Burleson, TX

Exterior Colors Harmonize with Nature in Hilton Head

by Michèle Coppin
Lyndhurst Jade 5004-E2	Jekyll Grand Dining Sea Mist 5006-3C	Lyndhurst Castle Sand 5008-1C

Some houses will do anything to stand out – but on the beautiful island of Hilton Head, it is just the opposite. Homes seem to disappear in their surroundings, discreetly tucked in among grand old trees, sprawling bushes and vines. Like giant chameleons, houses blend with Spanish moss and appear only as reflections in ponds.  

Color of the Week - Cincinnatian Hotel Hannaford

Cincinnatian Hotel Hannaford 3007-10C	Cinnamon Cake 3000-6	Lyndhurst Stone 3007-10A

The sunshine that April has brought inspired me to think exteriors! A great way to give your home the same vibrancy is by giving it a fresh coat of paint. Try this week’s color selection Cincinnatian Hotel Hannaford for a look that is clean and bright. Add trimmings of a darker or bolder hue like Cinnamon Cake or Lyndhurst Stone to the shutters or the front door to make your house stand out. These color combinations are sure to make all the neighbors “Ooh” and “Aah”. 

Design Dilemma - Warm Exterior Paint Color in Cloudy Climate

Oregon Coast 6007-1C	Epic 6008-3C	La Fonda Antique Red 2002-5A

Hi Beehive!
I love your tips! We are getting close to moving into our new home, a bank owned home, and it will need LOTS of paint! One of our first projects will be to paint outside, as the paint now is very faded and rough. My husband and I are having a hard time choosing the right color scheme. We both are fans of a mid-tone body color and a lighter/white trim color and some sort of red, maybe La Fonda Antique Red for accent/door. But which body color? We waffle between a yellow/tan or a gray/green. Either way I want our house to look warm and welcoming even in the dreary rainy season here in Oregon. Our house faces southeast so it gets plenty of light. Also, we are on a corner, so we will have newer cedar fencing as a big part of our color scheme.
Thank you for your help,
Ashley C., Tigard, OR