Gray House Black Roof

Two views of a house with a black roof and colorful landscape.

Gray house black roof.

Asphalt shingles tend to be the least expensive of any type and they are widely available. It all depends on your location the architecture of your home and neighborhood and your personal preferences. While a black roof will look sharp remember that black roofs will also absorb more of the sun s rays. Why i chose these colors.

Taupe cream or beige is almost as versatile as white. Black roof shutters. May 18 2020 explore sudi mccollum illustration d s board dark grey black houses followed by 195 people on pinterest. Gray gables plank siding ashwood trim columns creek bottom shake siding windows window trim door if you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.

Exterior colors near windows can affect the light in your interior. The black roof shingles are made with organic materials reinforced with fiberglass and sold in multiple sizes and thicknesses. Black or charcoal colour roof works on this house because the design is not roof heavy. Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.

Of course the heavy blotchy look of the decorative stone and black trim combined add to the bleak feel of this home. Black or charcoal gray roof colors are the most classic. A dark fascia color can make the roofline look heavy. If used on a one story house the dwelling may look too compact.

A dramatic and bold way to use the monochromatic paint trend is to paint your home all black. You can then layer each shingle so that you receive an almost three dimensional look for your house. I love green white and black. My house was originally gray with white trim.

See more ideas about black house house exterior exterior design. Here a touch of black supplied by the shutters and mailbox against white trim keeps the look crisp and modern. Neutral siding colors like warm gray create a solid foundation. You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.

The above house has so much roof that it makes black a bad choice. While a black roof may seem like a natural choice with a light gray house consider the style of your home. You could really do practically any color roof from black to gray to brown blue green or go for a monochromatic look with a white roof. While contrasting siding and trim colors is typical choosing monochromatic especially black or gray with a darker or glossier black for the trim really enhances the architectural and structural features of the home.