Exterior Paint Color Portfolio
The following is a small sample of the over 1600 projects. Click on the image to make it larger. I do not have a listing of the colors used in the projects below so there is a research fee. If you are interested in obtaining the color name and code for any of the samples, please email me with the Project ID listed below the project name along with Before, After, Alternate 1,2 etc. Please understand that the color calibration of your monitor affects the colors you see on your screen. There is a $20 research fee for the first color and $10 for each additional color payable through Pay Pal.
1890 Shingle Style Victorian
Before
After painting.
Alternate color scheme.
This house painted white with black trim did nothing for this house. Due to its Shingle Style of architecture a dark trim and earth tones would be most correct. The large roof on this house is a prominent feature and should not be neglected. A light gray roof should be avoided for it works with few house colors. When roofs were wood shingled most were painted red. Red is a great color for a roof and I’m glad to see the color is becoming popular again. A roof should be noticed not gray and hidden.
Scope of Work
- New paint colors.
1906 Folk Victorian in Colorado
Before
After painting.
Alternative color scheme.
As you can see – if not click to enlarge, this house was a mess. The prior owners had no idea what they were doing but just wanted the house to look Victorian. The color placement on this house was awful. Notice that the gable eaves don’t even match. Fortunately this house has a new owner who cares.
Scope of Work
- Correct color placement.
- New paint colors.
1908 Folk Victorian in Wisconsin
Before
After
Alternative color scheme with dark trim.
Alternative color scheme.
While this Folk Victorian looks great in any color combination it is important to know that it takes more than good colors to have curb appeal. Trash cans should never be visible from the street and always keep your porch neat.
Scope of Work
- New paint colors.
1873 Italianate
White Elephant - Before.
After
Alternative color scheme with a light trim.
This is a beautiful house. Here is the before and after although the after is not what the homeowner chose. We are all brainwashed by bad architecture and bad paint colors. That’s why most of you are here. I was very disappointed that this beautiful house could not be adorned with colors appropriate to its style and period.
Instead the homeowner preferred robins egg blue with cream trim. The kind of blue that is so popular for vinyl siding. No features were accented. What do you think? Should a prize house be true to its history and architecture or the whims of the homeowner’s bad taste. Thankfully paint is not permanent.
Also notice that the porch is screened in. These screens will be removed. Although one may have good reason for screens, they should never ever be used in the front of the house unless you don’t care how your house looks.
Scope of Work
- New paint colors.
1895 Queen Anne Victorian
Before
After
Alternative color scheme.
Alternative color scheme.
A great house except for the balustrade that is way too high. The white trim and white window sash just look wrong on this house. The new color schemes give this house an elegant appearance.
Scope of Work
- New Victorian colors.