For decades, cool whites have been the go-to for house exteriors. Long considered a safe option for curb appeal, they deliver a fresh, crisp look, provide a neutral foil to different materials, and can sit with a range of architectural styles. However, in recent years, homeowners and designers have been moving away from this stark tone toward colors derived from nature, which have an enduring softness and feel inherently grounding.
Rooted in landscape, tones such as sage greens, warm stone, earthy plaster, and terracotta, through to deeper brown-tinted botanical greens, are all on the rise as we all seek to create homes that sit seamlessly within their surroundings rather than impose on them.
