Black and White Paint Colors for Farmhouse Homes
The black-and-white farmhouse has become the defining look of modern farmhouse style. Black board-and-batten or black-trimmed white siding creates a graphic, high-contrast exterior that photographs well and stands out. These palettes nail the trend with specific color picks.
Tricorn Black Modern Farm
Tricorn Black on board-and-batten siding with Alabaster trim. This is the Instagram-famous modern farmhouse combination that launched a thousand renovations.
White Farm with Black Accents
The inverse: white siding with black windows, door, and metal roof. This version feels lighter and works on smaller farmhouse forms.
Tips for Black and White Farmhouse Homes
- Use Alabaster, not stark white, as your white farmhouse color. Pure bright whites look flat and show dirt faster on the textured siding common to farmhouses.
- Black farmhouse exteriors absorb heat. In southern climates, consider Iron Ore (a warm charcoal) over Tricorn Black to reduce heat absorption while maintaining the dark look.
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