The roof makes up about 40 of the visible exterior of your home depending on the style of the house so choosing the right shingle colors and roofing materials means that when you make your choice you are also deciding on the type of first impression you want to make with your home and even bigger decisions like the resale value of the property.
Light gray roof house.
A black door also makes a classy and fitting centerpiece to the ensemble.
This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.
Light gray color roof.
If you paint your house white and pair it with grey shingles on the roof paint the trim or shutters on your house grey as well.
Gray gables plank siding ashwood trim columns creek bottom shake siding windows window trim door.
If your house is made of wood or has steel or vinyl siding a green roof or a blend of green shades will work.
Conversely if the roof is light grey dark grey walls can accomplish the same thing.
The interiors are for the most part light bright and casual.
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Grey brook 5001 1b valspar.
White is a conventional traditional color to paint a house.
Be sure to test the paint look before coating your house with it.
The kitchen is stunning.
While your house may be light gray in color consider the building materials when selecting a roof color.
If you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
White and grey are both neutrals.
Today variations of black brown gray and red roof colors are available in a variety of different roofing materials.
An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look.
The spicy red highlights the roof peak outlines windows accents the front door and defines the porch trim.
The rooms are large.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
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Slate wood metal and clay.
This color roof is most commonly used in colonial and victorian style houses which matches well with the white cream smoked yellow off white or beige light green classic peach blue or pink house color.
You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.
If your roof is dark grey you can paint the walls a light grey and they will complement the roof without creating too monotone an effect.
These popular shingle colors stem from the materials that builders have been using for centuries.
Use rich exterior house paint colors with a touch of sheen to give your home been around awhile character.
Remember that a color can look different on a paint.
The most popular colors of roof shingles are shades of black brown gray and red.
White pops up as window sashes to bring dimension and brightness to the facade.
If all white is a bit too much you can also go with another light neutral like cream or soft beige with a crisp white trim for a little more contrast.
Red roofs will also look good on gray houses or houses of stone with predominantly gray tints.