The above house has so much roof that it makes black a bad choice.
Charcoal grey house with black roof.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
Here we see a fantastic example.
Whether you want your new roof to blend in or stand out among your home s surroundings iko has a wide array of color options.
Don t use grey shingles on homes with yellow bricks or brown bricks.
The first step in selecting the right shingle is to pick a color that harmonizes with exterior elements such as siding and trim.
Black or charcoal colour roof works on this house because the design is not roof heavy.
Red brick is the masonry of choice for the front porch along with white columns and a bronze metal porch roof.
Last time we talked about color palettes that work well with a brown roof today we ll be sharing exterior house siding color ideas that work well with a gray or black roof as well as the carefully curated lp smartside color sets created specifically to complement gray and black roofs.
The best gray house color schemes are really all about the surrounding colors and materials.
Browse the warm colors tab to find a selection of siding in vibrant warm hues or explore.
Now here s the blending principle.
Brown shingles are more appropriate.
See more ideas about black house house exterior exterior design.
Of course the heavy blotchy look of the decorative stone and black trim combined add to the bleak feel of this home.
There are lots of ways to get ideas and of course there are some standard or classic combinations that you should consider such as a black or gray roof with a white house or a black or slate gray roof with a red brick house color combination.
If your house is red or white brick and you plan to use grey shingles on your roof add black or grey shutters and a black or grey door to tie the whole thing together.
James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.
Long preferred as an interior color this medium dark grey with a slight bluish cast is taking it outside where it will work well with charcoal grey black dark blue or depending on the other exterior elements even white shingles.
For a roof with shingles in a cool color like black or slate gray select a cool color of siding such as blue gray or green.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.