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Exterior Colors and Home Styles

An exterior paint job usually stays put for 10 years, so take your time and do it right. Begin by looking for houses with color combinations you find appealing. Still stymied? Start with our advice about color schemes for various styles of houses.

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Traditional: Foursquare

Foursquare. Resist the temptation to paint this house the typical white with green trim. Historically, the tops and bottoms of foursquares have been painted different colors. Breaking down the big-box look gives the house a better sense of scale and makes it appear more inviting.



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