Many of you are getting ready to do the great Paint-the-Exterior-of -the-House-Before-Winter thing, aren’t you? And maybe you are tempted to repaint in the same colors that are already on there. But, hey……
Life is short or long depending on your point of view, and time doesn’t matter anyway because it’s an illusion, right? I’m pretty sure I read that in a credible magazine not too long ago.
So many colors; so much or little time. Why not change it up a bit? Let in some new colors before winter arrives.
Now you are thinking ‘Yes, of course I want new colors for my house, Barbara, but which colors???’
Even with my vast psychic abilities, I do not know the answer to that one, but I do have a few photos from my trip to northern Italia in May. Oh, the houses there! Some very interesting combinations that could translate nicely to a USA color palette.
The greys! The greens! The ochres! The terracotta and roses! The creams! The earthy off-whites! The misty blue-greens! A visual feast.
These photos were taken in the northwestern section of Italy, in the Piedmont and Liguria regions. Luscious colors, people and food….
Comments welcome.
Onward we go,
Barbara
Mayfield Color Consulting 
I started reading your blog for paint inspiration but it turned out to be life inspiration, and your choice of lite colors is in vogue now days. Before going all out I prefer consulting professional painters for the job.
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This post is a delightful escape to Italy, even if it’s about house painting! The Tuscan yellow and terracotta hues really evoke a sense of warmth and sunshine. It would be a great way to add some cheer to a house before the colder months.
For those of us who don’t live in a climate like Italy’s, are there any color adaptations you would recommend? Perhaps cooler tones or contrasting colors that would translate well to colder regions and still maintain a welcoming feel?
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Hi there, Richland Siding, Thank you for your comment and question. I’ve been giving this some thought. The best way to come up with color combinations that will work in the way you are seeking is to set up a color consultation on Zoom with me. I’ve worked with clients all over the country using that platform. I’ll have a lot of questions for you, and will ask you send me samples of your siding products, and we can create color combos that will work in the areas you serve. Again, thanks for connecting. Barbara
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