The sun is out, it’s getting warmer, and I have received the occasional request to start writing about specifying exterior colour. I have a lot to say about this topic as well but I’m starting with a short post today; an exterior in the West End of Vancouver, to show you 3 undertones :
1. The body (siding) which is a green/gray
2. The stone which is pink (my favourite - NOT)
3. The pillars, balcony and fascia which are a very creamy yellow
The colours are washed out by the sun but you can see the stone up closer in this photo along with the trim colour. I have a few guidelines listed in my website and I will write an article on specifying exterior colour as soon as time permits, however I thought I’d start off the season with a question:
What is wrong with this combination of colours? Or what do you like or dislike about the building?
And just so you know, I don't think it's really bad, however, I was motivated enough to stop and take a photo to point out a couple things. . . you’ll have to check back later in the comments to find out!
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