Choosing Colors for a Hudson Valley House

For this mid-1800s house, we wanted to match the grandness of the interior, with its substantial moldings, ceiling height and tin ceilings. The original house colors and clutter of shutters made the house look less impressive. A blackish-green visually strips away details that would make the house look smaller. We painted the porch a grayish-green, which allows the eye to see past the posts and railings (making the house look bigger), while still allowing the porch to have its own presence. A coral bronze on the front door brightens the overall look. Window trim color and door design/build by Damour Drake.