Photography by Clementine Quittner for Gardenista, except where noted.
Photography by Clementine Quittner for Gardenista, except where noted.
The other day Michelle emailed me a photo of a house with an unusual color palette. As an interior designer, I’m happy to answer color questions–hers and yours.
The other day Michelle emailed me a photo of a house with an unusual color palette. As an interior designer, I’m happy to answer color questions–hers and yours.
Belgium-based builders and designers Paul Vanrunxt and Kurt Geens of Oscar V are responsible for this Flemish facade near Keerbergen.
Belgium-based builders and designers Paul Vanrunxt and Kurt Geens of Oscar V are responsible for this Flemish facade near Keerbergen.
Photograph via Oscar V.
Photograph via Oscar V.
The paint colors that will recreate the look are, from top to bottom, Iron Mountain, Mascarpone, and Black Beauty. While I was searching for the right paint colors to recreate the look, I realized that the gray paint color has very strong brown undertones.
The paint colors that will recreate the look are, from top to bottom, Iron Mountain, Mascarpone, and Black Beauty. While I was searching for the right paint colors to recreate the look, I realized that the gray paint color has very strong brown undertones.
But the real key to making this palette work is the white.
But the real key to making this palette work is the white.
This would be a very sad color combination.
This would be a very sad color combination.
The divided pane windows have a lot of trim pieces to paint.
The divided pane windows have a lot of trim pieces to paint.
Photograph via Oscar V.
Photograph via Oscar V.
Do you want to recreate this look on your own house? Looking for the perfect Gray, Black, or White exterior paint color?
Do you want to recreate this look on your own house? Looking for the perfect Gray, Black, or White exterior paint color?