How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors | This Old House

The Belmont homeowners consider colors for the exterior of their house.

Kevin O’Connor and the homeowners meet with architect Mat Cummings, who has put together a couple of color-scheme options for the exterior of the house.

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How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors | This Old House

[the_jonathan_o]

I think the red would have looked sweet. Definitely stand out from all the other homes around.
If I have any concerns with the red it would be that the house may look like a barn. But still nice colors.

[Starry_Night_Sky]

my eye wants the red paint. 🍎
But that yellow is a stand out. 🌻
Now where is the final result video?

[rossmcleod]

While colour or hue is important, value (light/dark) is paramount.

[JDMatthias]

What's the process?
The woman likes, the woman chooses

[lsldeo]

Very informative! Very nice colors. The lower maroon red was deep and rich. Thank you for posting.

[jeffreydelallo]

I prefer purple with yellow polka dots

[cup_and_cone]

Yellow and white reminds me of a Midwest farm house. Should have went with the red.

[sarafox]

That would be a massive project. Much luck to them with the yellow think that is a good choice it will be beautiful and a standout.

[MandoFettOG]

This should be titled "Marriage Advice" 🤣🤣

[topaz]

I live in a rural area and some of the homes which are considered like in town have that Victorian look and I've seen it like the house could have been with a couple of those yellows and then on the porch area if they had those long I don't know what you call them they're decorative and fancy they hold up to porch area with some of that darker red did that guy light with the white trimming and the yellow to blend it all in I think that would have been pretty gives it a little pop at least in this area there's not too many just boring colors for Victorian houses.

[ivpu]

A wise man, consede now, for peace in the future😂.

[ToughLoveRecords]

Every single house in my neighborhood is one of the following: Sad beige, Boring Blue, Depressing Grey, Black and Ignorable Green. It's insane and I'm determined to do something bold, warm and welcoming because it's an overcast climate all the time and I have no idea why people lean into the depression. 4 Grey homes in a row across from 6 blue homes in a row...why do people do this??

[abdul-aziztaha]

I prefer cherry color...its more victorian

[andrewmaday]

What ever happened to doing a forensic color analysis to see what the original paint color was?

[eustache_dauger]

Color it in camo pattern. Marpat or cadpat

[taqveem]

4:19 for a married couple they did pretty good. 🤣 That's because the husband knows all too well it's her choice or no choice.

[crmcbrideww]

I wanted red and she wanted yellow, so we compromised and did yellow.

[usedsocks]

Yellow and white would give a more elegant feel than the maroon. You’re looking to have an inviting home, not to scare the neighbors.

[donaldfranklin]

Colors are okay but not my style colors

[AnaleenAelwyn]

Painter: The *last* thing you want is to have a house the same color as the neighbours'.

Me: Why? Who cares? 🤔