Traditional Cape Cod Exterior Colors

Although the style faded a bit it found a resurgence in the early to mid 1900s when it was called cape cod revival.

Traditional cape cod exterior colors.

These were the color combinations that you can pick for the exterior of your house. To get the best paint on the exterior of your house you should contact professional cape cod painting company like the barnstable painters for the satisfactory results. Jan 2 2013 built in new england from the late 17th century until about 1850. Materials and other resources were scarce thus the houses were often more modest than elsewhere.

By the time greek revival details were added to cape cod houses 1830s 50s white was popular for body trim or both. Brown russet ochre and eventually blue and green. See more ideas about exterior paint house colors house exterior. Paint colors on original 18th and early 19th century cape cod houses were the same as the limited pigments used on any house of the georgian colonial or federal period.

30 inch bathroom vanity with farmhouse sink 1 total shares. The colors and style of cape cod reflect the air sea and shore and they contribute to the laid back vibe. May 15 2015 explore michelle dinsmore s board cape cod exterior paint on pinterest. We asked sally zimmerman senior preservation services manager at historic new england and co author of painting historic exteriors to take us on a colorful journey through time.

Even though the styles were separated by about a century they still share several commonalities including a conspicuous lack of exterior details. Natural tones of blue white tan and red. 30 sqm condo interior design philippines 1 total shares. When i asked my boston class why the homes are mostly weathered shingles with one side painted they told me that the paint doesn t last long in the salt air which is why many of the fronts of the homes are painted but the other three sides.

Granny flat exterior designs 1 total shares. To know more about the interior or exterior painting services you can call us at 508 775. Interior walls of cape style homes are typically painted in colors similar to the exterior reflecting a breezy relaxed feel of a day at the beach. Small space small grocery store exterior design 1 total shares.

See more ideas about house exterior traditional exterior house styles. In 2010 historic new england partnered with andover mass based california paints to design the historic colors of america collection with 149 authentic shades used from the 1600s to 1895. If you can t live at the beach full time you can take home the colors of your favorite vacation spot to transform your home into a relaxing retreat. Patio backdrop 1 total shares.

Bathroom wallpaper acnl 1 total shares. On sunday terreeia and i rented a car and drove up to cape cod. I was completely enchanted by the homes and how they all had a similar look and feel.