5 Of The Best Exterior House Colours In Australia
Choosing exterior house colours can be a daunting task when it’s time to give your home a fresh coat of paint. To make the decision process easier, it’s always best to speak with an expert exterior house painter. If you’re still in the planning phase, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular house colour schemes to inspire you.
Brisbane’s Diverse Home Styles
Brisbane homes are diverse, from the beautiful Queenslander residences, hamptons and coastal style homes, through to the modern architectural homes which have become popular in recent years and everything in between. Regardless of the type of home you own, having an exterior colour scheme which complements the style of your home is important when you’re considering repainting.
What Makes An Exterior Colour Scheme Popular?
Popular colour schemes for the exterior of our Brisbane homes are generally classic and simple. Warm white, monochromatic and contemporary light greys are the safe bets when it comes to your external paint colours. If these sound like they are much too safe a choice for you, keep in mind that a pop of colour in the right place can transform these simple colour schemes into something much more interesting or dramatic, if that is your preference. A red door and accented bench with pots in complementary colours can lift a colour palette without committing to a colour scheme which you love but others may find less appealing. The popularity of simple and safe colour schemes is usually because the home owners want to ensure that if they decide to sell their family home, buyers will find the exterior appealing. An unusual or striking colour scheme may find you the exact buyer you need, but generally we opt for safer options. This makes the popular colour schemes even more popular in the process!
1. Grey Paint Colour Schemes
The versatility of grey cannot be overlooked. There are shades of grey to suit every style of home. With a palette of dark charcoal grey and lighter cloud grey/silvery grey, you can have a colour scheme which has both contrast and simplicity, while remaining luxurious and subtle. Gardens of green shrubs and dotted flowers are the perfect accompaniment to a grey colour scheme. Do you prefer warm grey or cool grey? Grey is a shade of black combined with white, however it’s the colours used to create the black that will determine whether or not your grey is warm or cool. More brown in the mix and you have warm grey, less brown and more blue will create a cool grey.
Dulux has a brilliant selection of both warm greys and cool greys.
Warm Grey Exterior Painting
Warm grey is soft and sumptuous, creating a lovely backdrop for nature, greenery, timber and pastel accents. The warmth of timber pairs beautifully with a warm grey regardless of whether the timber is light or dark. Warm grey is one of the most popular colours we use in Brisbane as it just makes sense for our warm tropical climate and easy way of life.
Warm grey adds a freshness to a room and can often warms up rooms which don’t have much light.
Cool Grey Exterior Painting
Cooler colours tend to open up a space and cool grey is no exception to this rule. Use cool grey to give your home an expansive and indulgent feel. Cool grey is a practical choice which highlights other colours around it.
Hamptons style often incorporates cool grey tones, read on to find out more about the Hamptons colour scheme.
2. Hamptons Exterior Colour Scheme
Hamptons colour schemes work best with a pure clean white base or off white combined with neutral tones, often soft blues and greens, with warmer whites and neutral greys. Other naturally inspired colours such as sand and stone are also widely used in the Hamptons colour palette.
Hamptons style has a sense of grandeur, but it is presented in a contemporary and clean manner – some describe it as ‘simplicity with grandeur’, or as comfort with a touch of luxury. It encapsulates all the things we love about a beach house with the addition of luxurious finishes in a clean and modern way.
Coastal style is often confused with Hamptons style, read on to find out the difference between these two styles and the colour palettes they contain.
3. Coastal Exterior Colour Palette
Although the coastal colour palette shares many common features with Hamptons style, coastal style is considered a more relaxed, easy living style. Coastal is often described as more of a feeling than just a style.
The coastal colour palette tends to have brighter colours which “pop” combined with soft beachy vibes. Coastal allows for more individuality in its adaption with highlight colours such as yellows, marine greens, nautical navy and light blues.use of colour.
4. Gorgeous Green Exterior Colour Scheme
Sage green could be described as the “it” colour of 2022. From baby clothes to kitchenware, this colour is everywhere at the moment. Green is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when considering exterior paint colours as it has had a bad reputation in previous years, with dark heritage green a common sight in Brisbane. High on our list of ugly greens is pickle green! That mushy shade of yellowy green that reminds us of foods that we would very happily have left on our plate, had that been an option!
Dulux sage green features in the Dulux Traditional Colours Range. We love this colour diluted to create a slightly more neutral tone.
If you prefer olive green, take a look at Dulux Jungle Cloak, a dark olive green with a warm undertone for a wall that almost disappears into the background.
There are of course many different and lovely shades of green which can be used to create contrast in your home exterior to create an individual and striking home or a home that blends into the greenery surrounding it.
5. Earthy And Warm Neutral Colour Schemes
Organic shades have always been popular for home exteriors whether your home exterior is brick, masonry, timber, weatherboard or even clay. As we all seek more calm in our life, these warm neutral colours can turn your home into a haven.
Take a look at Dulux paint colour “warm neutral” which encompasses everything we love about this colour scheme. It is a warm beige with a slightly brown undertone which combines beautifully with all shades of timber.
Combine “warm neutral” with “white exchange” at half strength around your windows and trims for a beautiful contrast and warm, fresh colour palette.
The influence of timber against soothing colours provides a balancing rustic feel, whilst lighter timber and stone accents allow for a more playful use of colour.
Choosing An Exterior Colour For Your Brisbane Home
We hope the colour palette ideas and images on this page have provided you with some inspiration for your home exterior.
If you are still unsure and need some help, the Jon Hinde Painting team is ready and willing to help you. With years of experience, the team can help you choose just the right shade for your home. We will take into account the existing colours that will not change and therefore form part of your personal colour palette. Some examples are, the colour of your bricks, gardens, fencing and roof (if your roof colour is remaining unchanged).
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