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Choosing barn and home color combinations can be challenging, as many regions enforce guidelines for consistency and visual appeal, such as HOAs that restrict yard fences or prohibit loud colors.
Hopefully, your HOA won’t crush your dreams of a bright, lovely barn and home color.
If they do, there are still some options here that could work for you. Let’s take a look at some fun and common color combinations.
1. Red on Red
This is a very common look but for a reason! It is the classic Red Barn style that you are in search of. The white trim creates a great contrast against the really rich red of both the barn and the home.
A red barn and home with white trim is a great way to go. It is HOA-friendly and looks great in any type of climate.
2. Classy White
This white barn and the white home combo is also a great way to go! It is classy and easy to touch up.
Unless you have extreme weather [and a terrible paint job], chips and touch-ups are not as noticeable with a brighter or higher contrasting color.
This look has a very uniform and clean feel to it. It looks lovely under a bright blue sky or in the storminess of a blizzard.
3. Modern White and Red
Here, we have the best of both worlds of the above two options: a white house and a red barn.
With the white home with white trim, you keep the polished look while maintaining the good ‘ole red barn aesthetic. This is truly a modern take on a classic and often-practiced look.
4. Log Cabin
We love this log cabin look as well. This is undoubtedly one look that is dependent on your building material.
You can not get the look quite the same without having a build similar to this photo. A home with traditional siding painted brown will not feel the same as a wood-sided house and barn.
Another great feature is the green accents on the window panes, adding a touch of color to the neutral palette while keeping a country home vibe.
This combo has a charming “Lincoln Logs” feel that many of us remember fondly from childhood. Who wouldn’t want a real-life version of the home we all know and love?
5. A Pop of Color
Like the Lincoln Log combo above, this pop of cobalt blue trim does wonders for this home and barn combination. This might be an excellent example of a renovated home color scheme.
Again, barns and houses built with log cabin siding are few and far between. It is costly to have a log cabin home because not only do you need regular construction, but you also need to purchase lumber for the siding.
The larger the home, the more lumber.
Another cost is weather-proofing the exterior wood. This is extremely important, especially in areas with wet and snowy weather.
6. Contemporary Black
This image portrays a rather specific type of architecture often found in Asia. Your home and barn may not look exactly like this, but the piece of this that we love is the contemporary black color.
Not very often do you see a black barn and black home, but it is an option! It is becoming more popular but still relatively rare.
The stone on the rooftop’s peak adds a nice touch of texture and contrast. It creates a familiar feeling for this new and improved black barn and home duo.
Here is a better look at what a common black barn would look like:
7. Bold, Bright, and Blue [Very Blue]
Don’t be afraid! It is your house (and barn), and you can paint them blue if you want to!
We are all for the loud color combinations for your barn and house. Be careful to choose a color that you love. Once you finish painting, the last thing you want to do is paint again!
Sometimes, getting burnt out of your favorite color is rather easy. especially if you go really hard in the paint, [pun intended] and suddenly everything you own is sapphire blue.
Make sure to choose a color that your love for will last.
8. Yellow is Happy
Opinions on yellow houses vary, but it’s a classic color for homes and barns. Its brightness brings a lively spirit to your gatherings.
Wooden barn doors also add texture and character, while white accents are fresh and easy to touch up.
Before committing, apply samples of different yellows to see what works best. Some yellows lean towards green, while others have an orange tint. Pick a direction and test samples to find your perfect shade.
Here is another example of how yellow is a perfect color in your barn and house color combo. These folks have a white barn which also works and helps the fun, happy yellow stand out.
9. Green
This is such a fun look! Like yellow, you want to make sure you select the perfect green for you. This is a pretty pastel green, but that gives it off freshly painted vibes.
Again, with barn and home combinations, the trend is white trim. It can brighten up just about any color building.
You could also do a light green house and a white barn if you feel that both being green would be too overwhelming.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this article has helped inspire you! There are tons of options. When choosing paint colors for your home and barn, the world is your oyster.
We have touched on some of the basic options, some popular ones, and some less common color combos. You can’t be wrong in any direction you choose, as long as you love it!
Make sure you try out some colors before you commit to get the feel and ensure it is exactly what you envisioned.
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