The Perfectly Painted House: A Foolproof Guide for Choosing Exterior Paint Colors

Painting the exterior of a home is a large and costly project – yet homeowners have long been forced to decide on a color scheme based only on a tiny swatch or a paint brochure.

Now, nationally recognized color consultant Bonnie Rosser Krims shares a fool-proof method for selecting and combining exterior paint colors. This unique guidebook presents thirty distinct color schemes – complete with color reference numbers from the major paint manufacturers – along with beautiful, full-color photographs, and ideas and inspiration for painting trim, accent colors, and more. Specific information about working with roof color, plantings, and features such as walkways and porches is also included.

From tips on avoiding common and costly pitfalls to a step-by-step plan for getting the results you want, this is every homeowner’s key to exquisite color balance for the home exterior.
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