Traditional Cape Cod Exterior Colors

We asked sally zimmerman senior preservation services manager at historic new england and co author of painting historic exteriors to take us on a colorful journey through time.

Traditional cape cod exterior colors. Interior walls of cape style homes are typically painted in colors similar to the exterior reflecting a breezy relaxed feel of a day at the beach. By the time greek revival details were added to cape cod houses 1830s 50s white was popular for body trim or both. Even though the styles were separated by about a century they still share several commonalities including a conspicuous lack of exterior details. Vacationing on cape cod is all about fun and relaxation.

I was completely enchanted by the homes and how they all had a similar look and feel. Patio backdrop 1 total shares. If you can t live at the beach full time you can take home the colors of your favorite vacation spot to transform your home into a relaxing retreat. May 15 2015 explore michelle dinsmore s board cape cod exterior paint on pinterest.

On sunday terreeia and i rented a car and drove up to cape cod. The colors and style of cape cod reflect the air sea and shore and they contribute to the laid back vibe. Jan 2 2013 built in new england from the late 17th century until about 1850. Bathroom wallpaper acnl 1 total shares.

Although the style faded a bit it found a resurgence in the early to mid 1900s when it was called cape cod revival. 30 sqm condo interior design philippines 1 total shares. When i asked my boston class why the homes are mostly weathered shingles with one side painted they told me that the paint doesn t last long in the salt air which is why many of the fronts of the homes are painted but the other three sides. Small space small grocery store exterior design 1 total shares.

Many cape cod style homes were built before the civil war. Paint colors on original 18th and early 19th century cape cod houses were the same as the limited pigments used on any house of the georgian colonial or federal period. Materials and other resources were scarce thus the houses were often more modest than elsewhere. To know more about the interior or exterior painting services you can call us at 508 775.

See more ideas about house exterior traditional exterior house styles. Natural tones of blue white tan and red. 30 inch bathroom vanity with farmhouse sink 1 total shares. To get the best paint on the exterior of your house you should contact professional cape cod painting company like the barnstable painters for the satisfactory results.

See more ideas about exterior paint house colors house exterior. Granny flat exterior designs 1 total shares. Brown russet ochre and eventually blue and green.