Don’t Be Afraid of Colour!
Editorial By: Dr. Christopher Cooper | Host of Old Home Living Television
I enjoy exploring heritage neighborhoods and looking at the older homes. I pay attention to the architectural details and the paint colours used, as this is my special interest, as a professional colour consultant.
It doesn’t work for books, but it sure does for houses – judging them by their façade I mean, not their cover. Make sure your first glimpse of your home is one that fills you with joy.
One of my favourite places to go… to bask in the beauty and harmony of colour… is in the province of Nova Scotia. The streetscapes are enriched by the wonderful pallet of bold colours on heritage homes… it is truly one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world to enjoy domestic architecture at its finest!
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Many people have a fear of painting their house a bold colour such as red or yellow… however, red and yellow is a fabulous colour to make both an historic statement and to make an impact on your streetscape.
If you live in a rural setting, painting your house a bold colour such as red will separate the house from its organic and inorganic surroundings…
We should accentuate the unique features of these old styles. Let’s spice it up a bit, shall we? Although bold and brash – there is nothing to be afraid of when choosing a bold colour scheme!
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