Several styles of housing are considered contemporary, from unconventionally shaped fronts to ornate trim and even mixtures of different types of siding. Although modern houses exhibit distinct differences from their more traditional counterparts, many of the colors of the homes fall into common categories. These colors are sometimes tinted or modified by the texturing or configuration of the siding to better fit the style of the home.
Lights and White
The most popular of all siding colors, white is used in almost every style of house including contemporary. Pure whites are used in vinyl, wood and even brick siding. White is often used because it is a compatible color with both light and dark trim color schemes, but it also has an added value to the home. White is the brightest of all colors and, because of this, reflects more light than any other color. The result is lower ambient room temperature and lower cooling bills in the summer. Light near-whites such as cream, off-white and yellow are also capable of cooling the ambient temperature of a house and show dirt less easily than pure white.
Naturals
Red brick, brown stone and wood are all used in the construction of contemporary-style houses. Many of these materials are used specifically for their intrinsic beauty and are left unvarnished and unpainted. Colors of stone include the red of brick and clay, the dark gray of slate as well as the lighter gray and brown of granite and other masonry stones. Wood such as cedar also has a tone that ranges from gray to warm brown. These siding colors are often used in conjunction with a light tan stucco or sometimes a colored vinyl siding.
Darks and Black
While not as frequently employed as lighter colors, dark colors such as black and dark brown are used as accents, to complement natural siding materials such as stone and brick. Dark colors, unlike lighter shades, absorb heat from sunlight and can raise the temperature of a room.
Other Colors
Contemporary-style homes often use muted shades for vinyl and metal siding. These colors range from Wedgewood blue to medium-tone sage green and even dark pink. Stucco, a material often used to adorn the siding of contemporary homes, uses colors that contrast well with shadow. These colors include burnt orange, rust and muted lavender.
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