Exterior paint color combinations that will add new personality to your home

Discover ideas and inspiration for Exterior paint colors for your house. Get inspired and try out new things.

Yep, summer is winding down in the U.S. and every other house you seen is getting scraped down for a paint job. Painting the exterior of your house is a BIG commitment. Not only does it cost a bundle, but you’re probably not going to repaint for another 5-8 years if you get your colors wrong. 

So if you make a mistake, you’ll be staring at it, day-in, day-out, for quite some time. That is why you’ll be grateful for this regret-proof exterior paint colors hack I’ve discovered.

I’m here today with a nifty little low-cost way to help you determine your exterior house colors before you take the big plunge — having your home photoshopped into your potential colors with Fiverr.

Regret-Proof Exterior Paint Colors with Fiverr

 Fiverr is an international network of independent freelancers in all sorts of creative & business fields — graphic design, social media marketing, music & podcast editing, tech, photo editing … you name it. Each specialist sets his/her own price for various gigs, starting at $5 (hence, the name of the company!) Jobs are usually turned around in 1-5 days.

Gray - green - brown

Light Gray + Sage Green + Dark Brown

A pairing of a light muddy gray siding and soft and earthy green shutters helps this lake home meld into its tree-wrapped surroundings, blending nature, setting, and the views.

Gray and white

Dark Gray + White

This summer cottage welcomes visitors with dark gunmetal gray siding and white trim.

Navy blue and white

Navy Blue + White

Does it get any more “New England” than a shingled, bring-on-the-sandy-feet cottage that takes its color inspiration from the blueberry bushes that surround the property? We think not!

Blue, gray, red, white and brown

Blue-Gray + Red + White + Brown

Built in 2007, this cozy post-and-beam saltbox feels like it’s been sitting on its 12 acres for generations thanks to its timeless Colonial color palette. (The gray has a pretty teal blue-ish tinge.) Bonus: Both colors really pop against the snow!

Mint-green and cream

Mint Green + Cream

Earth tones and rich neutrals fit in well with this Craftsman- style home. These extterior paint colors reflect the Arts and Crafts style's emphasis on natural materials and organis hues. Her well-coordinated greens, set off by cream trim and a wood door, add to the home's relaxed, timeless appearance.