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House Paint Color Guide: Balance the Colors

This much red might be overpowering on a large house, but for this cozy cottage in Los Angeles, well-balanced splashes of cherry red add charm.
Blue and white with red details

Los Angeles Cottage

Photo © Cheryl Hansen
A burst of a single color on just one part of your home may give it a lopsided appearance. On this cottage, the brightest color is balanced equally on each side.

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