Slate Blue Paint Colors for Craftsman Homes
Slate blue gives Craftsman homes a quieter alternative to the traditional greens and browns. These muted blue-grays complement stone and wood elements while offering something unexpected. The key is choosing blues with enough gray to read as sophisticated, not suburban.
Smoky Blue Craftsman
Smoky Blue has a dusty, weathered quality that feels like it belongs on an Arts and Crafts home. It pairs with warm wood trim for a look that nods to the Pacific coast.
Bunglehouse Blue Arts and Crafts
Bunglehouse Blue comes from SW's historic preservation palette. It is a muted teal-blue that shifts between blue and green depending on the light, creating visual interest across a bungalow facade.
Tips for Slate Blue Craftsman Homes
- Slate blues on Craftsman homes work best with warm cream trim. Bright white trim makes the blue look cold and strips the warmth from the overall composition.
- If your Craftsman has natural wood shingles on the upper gable, leave them stained rather than painting them to match. The wood texture against the slate blue body adds depth.
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