Exterior Color Step-by-Step
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About this ebook
Written by a Color Consultant with years of color experience, this book takes the daunting task of selecting exterior color for your home and translates it into an easy to understand process. You will learn how to determine the style and other attributes of your house, then apply basic color rules to choose a color scheme that is appropriate. Learn how colors relate to each other and tricks to accentuate and disguise areas. The section on selecting a color scheme is easy to follow by color or house style, making the color selection process personal. A must for anyone interested in making their home look it's best.
Denise Nye-Ward
Denise lives in Middletown, Pa on a gentlemans farm with her husband and three spoiled cats. She holds a Degree in Residential Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Careers have included, Office Space Designer, Owner/Color Consultant at Coloraide and Owner/Designer at Diggy Bee Design, Sewing Patterns for Real Life.
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Exterior Color Step-by-Step - Denise Nye-Ward
In this e-book, step-by-step, we will explore the statement your house makes to the outside world, how color can convey that message, and how to create the well-balanced appearance that your home deserves.
We begin by determining the style of your home. Next, we look at the architectural balance of the house front, and finally, the house setting.
Using your personal house data, you will have everything needed to create a plan
that makes the most of your homes features.
Every home deserves to look it’s best, while telling a story about the owners.
Your new home is just a few steps from becoming realty.
Let’s get started sending the message you want for your house!
CHAPTER 1 -
DETERMINING HOUSE STYLE
HOUSE or HOME
A house is the most valuable asset that most people will own in life. It’s the symbol of how successful one is and a statement of their values. But, a house is just that, if it doesn’t showcase your personal taste.
house\ˈhau̇s\noun
a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families : a shelter or refuge : a natural covering that encloses and protects: a building in which something is housed
home \ˈhōm\ noun
one's place of residence: the social unit formed by a family living together:
a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also: the focus of one's domestic attention: a place of origin: at home: relaxed and comfortable: at ease: in harmony with the surroundings. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house
The goal of this E-book is to help you turn your house into a home.
Let’s get started
HOME EVALUATION
Your home is likely the largest investment you will ever make.
With careful placement of color, it can reach its full potential.
The process of making a statement, creating a home you will enjoy, and creating a positive first impression is the goal.
What does your home currently say about you and those who live in it?
Is it sending the message you want it to?
Does it say the people who live in this house are…
Organized
Modern
Forward-thinking
Caring individuals
Respectful of others, themselves and their environment
OR
Careless
Hap-hazard
Uncaring of those around