House ColorsGibbs Smith, 2009 - House & Home House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best suit their style of home. It is the ultimate resource for those looking to achieve exceptional color combinations, from subtle to bold, that are so difficult to achieve without professional design assistance. |
Contents
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CraftsmanBungalow Color | 83 |
Mediterranean Color | 111 |
Moder Color | 153 |
Traditional Color | 203 |
Tudor Color | 229 |
Victorian Color | 249 |
The Focal Point | 278 |
Landscaping | 281 |
Color and Product Specifications by House Number | 296 |
Resources | 320 |
Glossary | 330 |
Acknowledgments | 332 |
More Thank | 334 |
Photography Credits | 336 |
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Page 16 - Only those who love color are admitted to its beauty and immanent presence. It affords utility to all, but unveils its deeper mysteries only to its devotees.
Page 17 - They are orange (red and yellow), green (yellow and blue), and violet (blue and red). Tertiary colors are the six colors that fall between the primary and secondary colors on the color wheel.