Exterior Window Colors
Although the color of home siding gets the most attention, the shade of accents, such as trim or window frame exterior, can drastically affect the overall aesthetic of the home. Because of this, colors for window exteriors are designed to complement or neatly contrast with the color of siding. Several options are required for different color siding from vibrant to muted and conservative.
White
The most common color of siding is also the favorite color for exterior windows. Shades of exterior window range from pure white to darker off-white colors that hide dirt and require a less strenuous cleaning schedule. Manufacturing companies use names such as Becker Window’s off-white Ivory and Infinity Window’s pure Stone White or off-white Sierra.
Gray
Compatible with both light and dark siding color schemes, gray is available from several manufacturers in several shades. Dark grays include Infinity Window’s Bronze shade and Pella’s Eldridge Gray. Medium grays include Pella’s Fossil and Infinity’s Pebble Gray. All grays are compatible with white, blue and red siding.
Tan
Shades of tan are organic and range from sandy light colors to darker ones that appear as baked clay. Shades include Becker Window’s Mocha and Beige to the muted Cashmere from Infinity and the natural wooden color Honeysuckle from Pella. Continue reading
Examples of Dining Rooms Colors & Designs
Choosing the color and design for your dining room should be based entirely on how you plan to use the room. For fancy dinner parties, the room will likely have richly colored walls and a modern or elegant feel, while a dining room for traditional family dinners will have warmer colors and more of a simple feel. Design your dining room based on the mood you want to create at dinner.
Country Dining Room
Country dining rooms appeal to those who want to serve traditional family dinners and host holiday gatherings. The table in a country dining room should be made from a distressed wood or a lighter color of wood such as maple or oak surrounded by spindle-backed chairs or benches.
Keep the walls light, with ivory or a pastel shade and accent them with a homemade wreaths and other craft items or a simple border on the wall. For lighting, stick with a simple chandelier or choose one with floral or leaf accents.
A hutch or buffet will provide you with a place to store your dishes and display antique items, as well as hold extra food during a family dinner.
Elegant Dining Room
An elegant dining room invokes the feeling of wealth and opulence. Paint the walls a deep gold, deep red or other rich shade. Include a dining room table in a dark wood such as cherry or mahogany with ornate designs carved into it and surround it with ornately carved chairs with cushions in a gold-accented pattern or deep color. Continue reading