The combination of colors of the facade of the house

At the stage of building a new house or during the reconstruction of an old dwelling, the choice of a color palette for finishing is worthy of special attention. In order for the building to look attractive and distinctive, and not to cause bewilderment among passers-by for its extraordinary design, it is important to determine in advance the future color of the roof of the house and the facade.

To achieve the best result, it is important to choose the colors that are combined with each other. In addition, a number of factors must be taken into account, such as the architectural design of the building, the finishing materials used, the landscape of the territory, the design of neighboring buildings and the climatic conditions of the area. Consider each factor separately.

1. Proper combination of colors can transform a building, visually expand the space, highlight the merits of the house and hide its flaws. For example, using dark colors for the facade you can visually “land” the structure, while light shades give a feeling of weightlessness, lightness and nobility. If the exterior of the house is made in a classic style, then it is better to choose the colors of light pastel colors, and if in the high-tech style, then shades of gray, orange and black will do.
2. The choice of color depends on the geographical location of the building. There are areas, for example, Provence in France, where it has historically been customary to make roofs of a certain color. This is a kind of tribute to the traditions of the ancestors, which has become a rule. It would not be superfluous to find out about the unspoken laws of the area where the house is located.
3. In addition, it is important to take into account the neighboring buildings and the surrounding landscape. So, in the presence of dense vegetation outside the window, paint for the roof and facade is better to choose an earthen palette: green, brown, gray. If the house is located on the coast, then shades of blue and turquoise will organically fit into the landscape.
4. Help to find the optimal solution when choosing a color palette will help the neighboring houses. And it does not matter whether you want to stand out from the total number of typical buildings, or merge with them in one compositional row. In any case, you need to analyze these options.
5. Climate also needs to be considered when choosing colors. For example, if the house is built in northern latitudes, the white color of the roof and facade is unacceptable, because the length of winter in such an area is 8–9 months a year, and the building will merge with the landscape. White color is still possible, but with proper design details of dark colors.
6. By the way, there are always elements of the house that do not require painting. These are windows, sills, railings and doors, the natural color of which is important to consider when designing the facade and roof.
7. Finally, the materials used for exterior decoration in one way or another affect the selection of colors for the walls. If any colors are available for the facade decoration, for the roof the range of colors is much narrower. This is due to the type of coverage. For example, the tile is rarely saturated blue, and in the color palette of the roll materials there is no silver and copper. For this reason, first it is necessary to pick up the roofing material, and already suitable shades for the facade.

Roof color design

Colors are fraught with many surprises. It would be nice to get acquainted with the basics of the colorist, before finally determining the future shade of the roof.

Note! Dark shades attract and absorb heat, respectively, the roof will be very hot, and light reflect the sun's rays. Therefore, in the south, there are often roofs of light shades, and in the north - dark.

The most vulnerable under the scorching sun are precisely the bright and dark colors - they quickly lose their saturation, become faded. The most "unprofitable" in this regard is black. The lighter the selected shade, the less it burns out. But this does not mean that white color is in priority. On the contrary, under the influence of the sun and time, it turns yellow. Gray is considered to be the most resistant color. Even after a few years, it remains unchanged.

If you want to visually enlarge the house, then you should paint the facade with light colors and vice versa. A bright roof is not the best option for a mansard house, since the roof area is initially large. Light roofing is better placed on small roofs.

1. The most popular roof colors today are: red, orange, all shades of brown, gray, blue, terracotta and green.
2. The red roof looks great with a gray or brown facade.
3. Green with white, with gray or with yellow is the perfect tandem.
4. The brown roof is combined with yellow, beige shades.
5. The gray color of the roof is a timeless classic, in harmony with almost any color of the facade.
6. Terracotta color is best to choose for brick or plastered buildings.
7. Black roof - a rarity. Owners of very large houses can afford such an adventure. The preferred facade color is blue, green, gray or white.

Coloring the facade of the house

As noted above, the main thing is harmony, so it is important to decide how to color the facade of the house. You can choose any color for the facade, but, of course, not contrary to common sense. Recently, natural colors are relevant for the walls: brown, blue, green, white, yellow.

Modern architecture to neutral, natural colors, but at the same time highlights the important elements of bright colors. White, beige and gray - the most popular colors. Firstly, they are considered universal because they are combined with a multitude of shades, and secondly, these colors serve as an excellent backdrop for the bright elements of the building. Agree that the black or red door, the roof and the eaves will look favorably on the light background of the wall.

Note! Blue is considered fashionable; it not only adds elegance to the home, but also harmonizes with many colors. Dark, saturated colors of the facade, such as blue and violet, are a bold decision. They paint the walls, which are not overloaded with small details, while all other elements of the building should be light.

Tips for choosing colors

1. For the roof and the facade is better to choose "related" shades. It can be derived from the same color.
2. Use only colors that blend with each other.
3. Smooth extensive surfaces painted in light colors, and small details to highlight dark.
4. Do not use more than three different colors for home decoration.
5. In no case should not paint the roof and walls of the same color.
6. Do not choose too bright colors that form a sharp contrast.

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