Horizontal River Rock
Which color roof for a sage green house with white trim and river rock?
Hubby and I are debating on what color roof to be put on our house forever. We have a single story 1700 sq. foot house with horizontal wood on the front. We know we want to paint it sage green with white trim, and river rock along the bottom of the front of the house. He insists a stark black, asphalt looking roof would match. I want a brown/greyer more shingle looking roof. Which do you all tink would look better?
I think black looks too bold and not earthy looking like the colors we picked and it just looks like someone paved yoru roof with asphalt. He works on multi-million dollar mansions and says this is the trend there now which is why he likes it. We live in a neighborhood built in '86 with mostly ceremic tile roofs.
What do you all think???
Your house sounds very different from the ones that hubby works on. What is good for those mega houses will most likely not be good for your home. I would opt for a warm charcoal, greys all have undertones and you certainly have less choices for roofing than for paint. Paint comes in a bazillion colors, your roof will not, so rule of thumb is; design around your most expensive and/or most permanent fixture. I believe you should choose your roof materials first. Since grays can be cool or warm, try to find one that may have a warm greenish undertone. It will become apparent once you compare different grays together. Then pick your house color. Remember, colors look 1-2 steps lighter outside because of the nature of outdoor lighting, it is the most intensive light you will encounter. Black would be too harsh and definitive for your modest home. Best of luck.
Rodd
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