Raise the Roof! Update on a Summer Cottage
To celebrate the arrival of the summer season, here are some ideas for an adorable beach cottage. Our reader writes in looking for help with the bright white roof. Indeed, the roof is rather prominent, but is made even more so by the reflective white. Let’s see if we can find a few options to raise this roof from eyesore to architectural distinction.
The cottage is currently red with white accents.
A classic red cottage from the 1940's with a multi-colored gray/slate roof.
I love the red shingles – such a classic! This cottage could be easily updated by simply painting the roof charcoal gray or dark slate blue.
Here is an easy fix to set the roof back and bring your attention back to the facade and crisp white fence:
Check out beach cottage rental sites for inspiration. This image comes from www.capecodpads.com.
To lighten up the entire cottage, try a another classic: the gray, white and black Cape Cod style. So crisp!
Add a bright red door for a pop of color and to make sure your beach cottage doesn’t get lost in the crowd.
If a classic Cape Cod is too predictable, try a mellow green or sunny yellow. To get some inspiration, check out Valspar Paint’s “Color by Architecture” section. It’s an easy way to quickly see many exterior paint options on a variety of American vernacular home styles.
This cute beach cottage is quite the charmer. With a darker roof, I think this place looks good in nearly any color.
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