When it comes to breathing new life into an old or historic home, one of the most impactful changes you can make is a fresh coat of paint. The right colors can highlight architectural details, honor the home’s history, and enhance curb appeal drastically. With that in mind, choosing the best colors for your house-painting project isn’t always easy, especially if you want to preserve and honor your home’s past. Here are some ideas and schemes worth considering.
Timeless Colors Perfect for Any Older or Historic Home
White-washing seems to be all the rage these days when it comes to interior design, but bold, bright colors often offer a nice breath of fresh air and venture away from monotony. When used correctly, these colors can make a historical home look as fresh and new as the day it was built. Here are some exciting ideas to inspire you:
Chrome Yellow
This color has often been compared to “packaged sunshine,” but don’t let that deter you – it’s a gorgeous, vibrant color that’s made waves all over the design world. The color is also surprisingly authentic to older architecture; in fact, even Thomas Jefferson used it himself in the 17th century! Historical relevance aside, it can work quite well for all types of older or historic homes.
Mint Green
In recent years, fresh mint and similar shades of light green have been making rounds on social media – and it’s not difficult to see why! This color has that unique, turn-of0the-century-Paris feel that few other shades can generate. Not to mention, it looks just as current and modern now as it did centuries ago, making it a standout choice for older homes.
Rich Navy
A moody navy can look both starkly modern and perfectly old-world, depending on how it’s staged. Historic homes tend to have antiques or old-school décor and architecture, and a splash of navy can add a nice amount of drama to these spaces. Navy also pairs very well with white trimming and features, if you’re going for a nautical-inspired feel.
Bright Salmon
If you’re worried that any sort of pink may be too sweet, or concerned that your favorite shade of orange might seem too risky, you can compromise with this vibrant shade. Though rarely used, bright salmon has a nice touch of earthiness that gives it warmth, and it can work quite well in small or large degrees.
Complement Your Home’s Architecture
It’s also helpful to keep specific eras and their architecture in mind and turn to those color palettes if you’re still unsure. For example, Colonial-era homes often featured muted, earthy tones like whites, browns, and grays. The Victorian era embraced vibrant, contrasting colors like deep greens, rich blues and reds, and often white or gold trimming. Of course, the popular Craftsman style favors natural, earthy colors like forest green, brown, and ochre. Let these eras inform and inspire you; it never hurts to try to preserve a home’s original feel!
Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes have remarkable staying power; using one for your old or historic home will ensure that it continues to impress for many years to come.
About Platinum Painting of Frisco
Here at Platinum Painting of Frisco, we’ve been helping homeowners across the DFW metroplex for over 15 years, offering expert assistance and unmatched professionalism with all kinds of painting projects. Whether you’re hoping to update your home’s exterior or give its interior a fresh look, we would love to help! To learn more about our services or to schedule a FREE in-home estimate with our team, please visit our website or call us today for information or assistance. Telephone: (972) 372-0404.