Curb Appeal
What Color Trim Goes With a White House? How to Choose (With Examples)
How to choose trim for a white house, from crisp white to black, with combinations that work.
Exterior and Curb Appeal Ideas, House by House
Most houses do not need a remodel to look better from the street. Start with the in-depth guides on trim, shutters and roof color, then browse a couple of idea galleries for ranches and small exterior updates.
Choosing colors first? Try the exterior color pairing helper or browse the Paint & Color guides.
Start with these
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What Color Shutters Go With a Blue House? Combinations That Work
Shutter colors for light, mid and navy blue houses, plus sizing and common mistakes.
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How to Match Roof Shingles to Your House Color: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step way to choose shingle colors that suit your siding, brick and trim.
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21 Simple Exterior Update Ideas for Houses That Look Flat From The Street
Small exterior updates that add depth to a plain front: shutters, lights, trim and planters.
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17 Clever Brick Ranch Exterior Makeover Ideas That Add Dimension and Contrast
Paint, stain, shutters and porch changes for a brick ranch house.
From home bloggers I follow
Real Exterior Makeovers From Home Bloggers (and the Ideas Worth Borrowing)
Eight real house exteriors home bloggers changed themselves, from painted brick to a single front door, with the lesson worth copying from…
Real projects, credited and linked to the bloggers who made them, with my notes on what to borrow.
See the roundupNot sure which trim and door colors go with your siding? Try the exterior color pairing helper, or browse the other topics: Kitchen Ideas, Paint & Color, Living Room & Furniture, Floors, Tile & Countertops.