Symmetrical homes evoke a sense of formality, elegance and heritage. Honor tradition with a lighter-colored palette rimmed by darker accents. This home softens into its surroundings, while a bright blue door spotlights the elegant architecture of the entryway. Paint colors: Churchill Hotel Ivory, Betsy’s Linen and Lake Breeze by Valspar
Aqua + Royal Purple + Crisp White
Staying true to its surroundings, this large home’s ocean blue color reflects the seaside nearby. Paint the front door in an unexpected saturated hue, such as royal purple, for a playful yet stylish look. Paint colors: Blue Sarong, Sultana and Pure White by Behr
Mustard Yellow + Brown + Honeysuckle White
This home gives a subtle nod to Tudor style with its brown accents but is thoroughly contemporary with a bright coat of mustard yellow. For such a statement, opt for a neutrally stained wood door. Paint colors: Classic Gold, Nugget Gold and Smooth Silk by Behr
Cool Green + Butter Yellow + Pure White
This transitional home takes a cue from its woodland setting with a cool color palette. Syncing up with nature’s tones is a sure way to evoke sensations of a calm and serene abode. Paint colors: Environmental, Marsh Marigold and Ultra Pure White by Behr
Slate Gray + White + Deep Turquoise
Capture sophistication and elegance with a muted blue-gray color palette accented by white trim. The traditional front door is painted a deep navy-turquoise to complement the slate gray wood shingle siding. Paint colors: Intergalactic, Polar Bear and Deep Breath by Behr
Cheerful Yellow + Cinnamon + Pure White
A modern beach house warms in the sun with a custard yellow glow, grounded by a cinnamon stick front door. Pure white accents on the windows contribute to the crisp and clean vibe. Paint colors: Roasted Corn, Artisan and Ultra Pure White by Behr
Apricot + Peach Cream + Green
To create a focal point at your front door, paint your entire exterior in similar shades of one color family. In this case, neutral hues of peach direct the eye to the green front door. Paint colors: Crescent Cream, Deer Valley and Inverness by Sherwin-Williams
Canary Yellow + Soft Gray
You typically see modern style homes dressed in neutral tones, but the saturated yellow exterior of this home makes a statement. To subdue the tone, a soft gray covers most of the front exterior, while the yellow is present in smaller doses. Paint colors: Golden Yellow and Voyage by Valspar
Green + Celestial Blue + Cotton White
Make a nod to your home’s environment with a color palette that matches its surroundings but still packs curb appeal. This traditional home’s soft pine green base pops with an accent of sky blue and an understated creamy white door. Paint colors: Nature’s Gift, Restless Sea and Twinkling Lights by Behr
Taupe + Beige + Brown + Rustic Red
This eye-catching traditional exterior is rooted into its landscape with an earthy palette of taupe, beige, brown and red. Choose muted hues for a warm, sun-baked look. Paint colors: Tavern Taupe, Pavillion Beige, Homestead Brown and Rustic Red by Sherwin-Williams
Olive Green + Oak + White
If you have a Craftsman-style home with intricate architectural details, stick to muted tones to allow your home’s design to shine. Paint colors: Renwich Olive, Cut the Mustard and High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams
Crab Apple + Blue Gray + Beige
Make a bold statement with warm and earthy red, a color that looks exceptional on traditional homes. Pair with a cool blue door and beige shutters for a classy all-American vibe. Paint colors: Crabby Apple, Homburg Gray and Prairie Grass by Sherwin-Williams
Prairie Brown + Gray + Yellow-Gold
Modern dwellings maintain a warm, yet minimalist vibe with a neutral palette of brown, gray and gold. The lightest brown covers the majority of this home, allowing darker accent colors to highlight the home’s architectural details. Paint colors: Bay Sands, Chocolate Cherry and Winter Delta by Valspar
White Putty + Taupe + Olive Green
Classic American homes with covered front porches, stonework, stucco and steep roofs benefit from natural color palettes. This simple yet sophisticated combination of soft taupe with an accent of olive is the perfect backdrop for a colorful landscape. Paint colors: Woodrow Wilson Putty, City Arboretum and Chef White by Valspar
Clay + Bitter Chocolate Brown
Gain inspiration for your color palette from your home’s materials. This Southwest-style home uses tones of natural clay and dark brown, as seen in the natural stone and woodwork. Paint colors: Bonsai Pot and Sweet Molasses by Behr
Peach + Reddish Brown + Cream
Many Victorian homes showcase an explosion of colors in their exterior paint schemes. Not your style? Keep it soothing and simple: warm peach siding laced with red-tinted brown and cream trim. Paint colors: Pale Coral, Royal Liqeur and Sleek White by Behr
Beige + Cream + Deep Blue
Spanish-style homes make a statement with accent colors. In this case, a warm navy blue picks up watery tones of the home’s lap pool. Paint colors: Dhurrie Beige, Kestrel White and Rainstorm by Sherwin-Williams