Choosing exterior paint colors is so difficult, a lot of people simply paint their houses white or beige. But even a white or beige house will have some other color, usually on the door and window sashes. And what a difference that color makes!

How do you pick the best colors? If you are just beginning to look for paint color ideas, try looking at photos that illustrate how color is used on a variety of house styles. Here's a collection to start with: House Paint Pictures >>

^{Photo: A bright red door adds a welcoming touch to a Colonial Cape Cod home in Sandwich, New Hampshire. © Jackie Craven}