House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture

by Susan Hershman

Overview

House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best suit their style of home. It is the ultimate resource for those looking to achieve exceptional color combinations, from subtle to bold, that are so difficult to achieve without professional design assistance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423613671
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	42 MB
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The fresh, saturated green and white colors on this charming Craftsman are seen through trees that separate the house from the city street.

Table of Contents

Preface 8

Selecting Colors for Your Home 11

What You Need to Know about Using This Book 14

The Basics 16

Color 16

Paint 21

Roof Shingles 25

Colonial Color 27

Cottage Color 53

Craftsman Color 83

Mediterranean Color 111

Modern Color 153

Townhouse Color 191

Traditional Color 203

Tudor Color 229

Victorian Color 249

Inspirational Design Ideas 276

Sense of Place 276

The Focal Point 278

Landscaping 280

The Details 280

Color and Product Specifications by House Number 296

Resources 320

Glossary 330

Bibliography 331

Acknowledgments 332

More Thanks 334

Photography Credits 336