Facades: Best Colours for Indian Homes' Exterior Walls
Different colours add interest and character to the exterior walls of these homes
While we ponder so much over home interior colours, the facades and boundaries often don’t get the same attention. From the classy neutrals and earthy greys to bolder hues, these homes show how the right colours can create impressive exteriors, and are favourable for most climatic conditions in the country.
This Vadodara home by Dipen Gada and Associates makes use of creamy yellow-tinted grey on the exterior walls to help reflect sunlight and keep the house cool. The soft hue makes a nice backdrop to complement the lush green landscape, while the textured paint subtly adds visual interest.
The peach colour palette of this home by GoodEarth doubles as a canvas for a striking handmade floral painting. I love how the plain enclosure gets a face-lift with the combination of greens, peaches and sunny yellows. The brown-tinted traditional window imparts an old-world charm to the overall design.
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Browse through more ideas for home facades
Injecting a burst of orange and yellow to the exterior is an interesting way to make a neutral colour palette look more interesting with minimal effort. Crisp achromatic white and soft taupe reflect almost all wavelengths of light and therefore absorb the least amount of heat, making the hues suitable for the warmer Indian climate.
This contemporary facade by Usine Studios shows how grey can be warm and inviting. The interplay of light and dark accentuates the colour scheme and allows the architectural features to be the focal point. Exposed aggregate in grey hues is easier to maintain and doesn’t allow dust to settle on it easily.
Small doses of black look mysterious but inviting in this house. Though it may seem dark otherwise, the woody panels and use of translucent glass work cohesively to create a happy and modern facade.
Moriq uses bold hues to break the monotony of a plain facade and give refreshing relief from an all-white colour scheme in this home. Beige is used on the perforated cement railings of the terrace to offset the white backdrop of the building. The white walls and beige jalis suggest the marble and sandstone of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. The black granite risers of the steps and the golden motifs on the front door contribute to the traditional character of this exterior.
Ashwin Architects goes for zesty blue on the portico roof to make an impression and demarcate the architectural features of this modern Indian home. Since painting the complete exterior with an eye-popping shade can be OTT, the architects use whites and greys to soften the look.
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Here’s an offbeat and interesting all-blue facade colour by Haritham that breaks the stereotype of rust-hued clay tiles commonly seen in coastal India. Also known as tone on tone, it basically means putting together different shades from the same color family. Painting the roof a darker shade is a clever hack to prevent dirt from showing on the tiles too soon.
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Tell us: Which of these colours do you want to use in your exterior walls and facades? Tell us in Comments below.
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Tell us: Which of these colours do you want to use in your exterior walls and facades? Tell us in Comments below.