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Color Consultations, Schemes & Reviews by Laura Rugh

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    AvatarK. Yma says

    Hi I am hoping you can offer some advice, we would like to paint the body of our home (in sunny South Florida) Balanced Beige. We would like a darker trim but I am having a difficult time choosing. Our roof is called Delcrest Tan and is a cement tile which is not really brown nor red. I know white would be nice and safe. And wonder if maybe we should choose a similar color to the roof. Then I think the balanced beige would make the house to plain being that it is somewhat lighter than the roof. We have a circular gold noche travertine circular driveway and our house is surrounded by trees. Can you help us?

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi there,

      Balanced Beige sounds like a great color for your exterior! I like your idea of going with a darker trim. A few to try are: Virtual Taupe, Brainstorm Bronze and Homestead Brown. Grab some samples and test them out to see how they look in your lighting. All of these compliment Balanced Beige nicely and sounds like they will coordinate with your roof. If you are still having trouble, please feel free to contact me for a Color Consultation. I would love to help! Thank you for reaching out and have a great weekend!

      Laura

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    AvatarSusan says

    I would like to use Urban Bronze for exterior house trim, fascia, and window color. What color would compliment it? Do I need to stay in the same tone and use Anonymous? Live in a highly wooded area and want it to feel sort of ‘lodge-like” Any help would be appreciated.

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Susan,

      I think you can venture into some of the warmer medium toned taupes for the “lodge-like” feel. If you do want to stay within the same paint swatch, I might go one shade lighter than Anonymous to give a bit more contrast against the Urbane Bronze.

      If you are still struggling to make a final decision, let me know if I can help through an Exterior Color Consultation:

      https://www.rughdesign.com/product/exterior-color-consultation/

      Thanks so much for reaching out!
      Laura

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        AvatarLisa says

        We are painting the exterior of our house Urbane Bronze and using SW Dovetail for the trim. It’s a really nice combination!

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    AvatarNancy Smith says

    would like feedback on painting exterior of our house Urban Bronze with rustic cedar wooden shutters. Sh
    Wondering about a creamy off white trim with a light turquoise front door, which has a lot of glass.
    Covered front porch with 6 columns and wood railing around porch and on each side of steps going to walkway.

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Nancy,

      I like your exterior color ideas! Urbane Bronze is perfect for an exterior color. My front door is that color. I do think it will go well with a rustic cedar shutter. Also, a creamy off-white with a light turquoise front door sounds beautiful! Grab some samples and test them out to see how they look before you commit. I would love to help you nail down the right colors for your trim and front door through an Exterior Color Consultation if you are interested!

      Thank you for reaching out and Happy New Year!
      Laura

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    AvatarMarcie G Dunwody says

    Hi Laura,
    My house is red brick with black shutters and vinyl white windows. It needs help. The back is a paintable type siding, not vinyl. It is WHITE. I want to put urbane bronze on all the white siding in the back and the white columns, trim, and dormer windows in the front. Is it ok to leave the vinyl windows white? They can’t be painted I’ve been told. I am looking for a black color for the exterior doors, front door and garage doors. I was thinking iron ore or bohemian black. Thoughts?

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Marcie,

      Thanks for reaching out! I love Urbane Bronze. Get a sample and see how it looks with your red brick. I like that UB isn’t super dark and has a warmer undertone than some of the cooler, dark blacks in the SW deck. I do think it will work fine to have the white vinyl windows and will actually be nice to have some contrast rather than blending into the siding color.

      If you would like to sign up for an Exterior Color Consultation I can get a good visual of your exterior and be able to find the best black color for you.

      Thanks again for reaching out! Have a great weekend,
      Laura

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    AvatarYvette says

    Hello, I’m looking at painting my house the sw camel back. With alabaster trim. We have 8 ft double doors that I was looking at painting the urbane bronze. Is that closer to black or a dark drown? I have a lot of bronze/brown accents like a three tiered fountain. Thoughts? I wish I could post pictures.

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Yvette,

      Urbane Bronze is an interesting color! It does have a brownish/bronze undertone, but honestly on my front door it looks dark gray. I think it may depend on your lighting and the direction that your house faces. Test out a sample to see how it looks with your warmer accents.

      If you would to send me your pictures and need further help making a final decision, I would love to assist you through an Exterior Color Consultation:

      https://www.rughdesign.com/product/exterior-color-consultation/

      Let me know what you think! I appreciate you reaching out,
      Laura

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    AvatarMeghan says

    HI!

    My front door is painted Urbane Bronze and leads into a small, tiled vestibule. The trim is Shoji White. What is the best color for this vestibule’s walls? since its a small space, I really want darker. Thank you!

    <eghan

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          Laura RughLaura Rugh says

          I think it would be fun to add some color and use a charcoal blue! If you want to stay neutral, try going several shades darker than Shoji White for a darker, but still neutral color.

          Keep me posted on what you decide!

          Laura

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    Avatarwaneida says

    I was so excited to find your post! Being just 3 days away from my bright yellow house being full painted Urbane Bronze and I’m completely in a panic over the gable and trim color choices. The SW consultant came to my home and help with that originally and came down to Bamboo Shoot for the gables and Achier for the trim. Once the paint samples were on the house – yuk.

    Not a fan of green tones and want to go toward more red/brown for the gables and a lovely contrast for the trim.

    One drawback… the roof is orange/brown/black.

    My home was built in 1963.

    Any suggestions for red tone and trim colors I’d be grateful. Thank you!

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Waneida,

      If you are open to it, I would love to help you find the right colors through an Exterior Color Consultation! I can view pictures of your home and select colors that will work with your current selections. I offer quick turnarounds too!

      Let me know if that works for you! Thanks so much,
      Laura

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    AvatarJoe says

    Hi Laura,

    Can I use the following combination of colors for my exterior please.. ? This is for a single level ranch style home in a small community at Lake Mary Florida.

    SW7048 SW Urbane Bronze Satin (Fascia – Roof Trims, Gutters)
    BASE COLOR SW7011 Sherwin Williams (SW) Natural Choice Flat
    TRIM COLOR SW7005 SW Pure White (Window, Body trim)
    FRONT DOOR COLOR SW6076 SW Turkish Coffee Satin
    GARAGE DOOR COLOR (must match BASE color) SW6076 SW Turkish Coffee Gloss

    Best Wishes
    Joe

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Joe.

      Thank you for reaching out!

      Without seeing pictures of your exterior and the surrounding area I am not able to tell you if the scheme you have chosen will work out. If you would like to hire my please see my Exterior Color Consultation product page. Check your inbox for a discount! I would love to be your color consultant!

      Laura

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    AvatarBarb says

    I am thinking of doing the kitchen island urbane bronze and the cabinets against the wall snowbound. What color would you recommend for the pantry door as a pop of color (I think I like bluish grays.) Thank you

    Barb

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