If your home's architecture has an unconventional style -- such as this Fixer Upper country-style house -- paint the outside in a crisp, clean white shade.

Ivory White Aqua Symmetrical houses elicit a sense of formality, elegance and heritage. Honor tradition using a lighter-colored palette rimmed by darker beams. This house softens to its surroundings, while a bright blue doorway spotlights the elegant architecture of the entryway. Paint colours: Churchill Hotel Ivory, Betsy's Linen and Lake Breeze by Valspar

Aqua Royal Purple Crisp White Staying true to its environment, this large home's sea blue colour reflects the beachfront nearby. Paint front door in an unexpected saturated hue, such as royal purple custom bathroom glass doors . to get a playful yet stylish appearance.   Paint colours: Blue Sarong, Sultana and Pure White by Behr

Mustard Yellow Brown Honeysuckle White This home gives a subtle nod to Tudor style with its own brown accents but is thoroughly contemporary with a bright coat of mustard yellow. For this statement, opt for a neutrally stained wood door. Paint colours: Classic Gold, Nugget Gold and Smooth Silk by Behr

Cool Green Butter Yellow Pure White This transitional home carries a cue from the woodland setting with a cool color palette. Syncing up with character's tones is a sure method to evoke sensations of a calm and serene abode.   Paint colours: Environmental, Marsh Marigold and Ultra Pure White by Behr

Slate Gray White Deep Turquoise Capture sophistication and elegance with a muted blue-gray colour palette accented by white trim. The conventional front door is painted a profound navy-turquoise to complement the slate grey wood shingle siding. Paint colours: Intergalactic, Polar Bear and Deep Breath by Behr

Cheerful Yellow Cinnamon Pure White A contemporary beach house warms from the sun with a custard yellow shine, grounded by a cinnamon stick front entrance. Pure white accents on the windows contribute to the clean and crisp vibe. Paint colors: Roasted Corn, Artisan and Ultra Pure White by Behr

Apricot Peach Cream Green To create a focal point in your front door, paint your complete exterior in similar shades of one color family. In cases like this, neutral colors of peach direct the eye to the green front door. Paint colours: Crescent Cream, Deer Valley and Inverness by Sherwin-Williams

Canary Yellow Soft Gray You typically see modern style houses dressed in neutral tones, however the yellow exterior of the home makes a statement. To subdue the tone, a gentle grey covers the majority of the front, while the yellow is present in smaller doses. Paint colours: Golden Yellow and Voyage by Valspar

Green Celestial Blue Cotton White Make a nod to your home's environment using a color palette that matches its environment but still packs curb appeal. This conventional home's soft pine green base pops using an accent of sky blue and an understated creamy door. Paint colors: Nature's Present, Restless Sea and Twinkling Lights by Behr

Taupe Beige Brown Rustic Red This eye-catching conventional exterior is rooted into its landscape using an earthy palette of taupe, beige, brown and red. Pick muted colors for a hot, sun-baked look. Paint colors: Tavern Taupe, Pavillion Beige, Homestead Brown and Rustic Red by Sherwin-Williams

Olive Green Oak White If you've got a Craftsman-style house with intricate architectural details, then stick with muted tones to allow your home's layout to shine.   Paint colours: Renwich Olive, Cut the Mustard and High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams

Pale Blue Natural Wood Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines gave this home's obsolete brick exterior an update with blue-green paint. The dark wood trim supplies an eye contrast contrast. Paint colour: Something Blue by Sherwin-Williams

Crab Apple Blue Gray Beige Make a bold statement with earthy and warm red, a color that appears exceptional on traditional houses. Pair with a cool blue doorway and beige shutters for a classy all-American vibe. Paint colors: Crabby Apple, Homburg Gray and Prairie Grass by Sherwin-Williams

Prairie Brown Gray Yellow-Gold Modern dwellings maintain a warm, yet minimalist vibe using a neutral palette of brown, gold and gray. The lightest brown covers the vast majority of this home, allowing darker accent colors to highlight the home's architectural elements. Paint colors: Bay Sands, Chocolate Cherry and Winter Delta by Valspar

White Putty Taupe Olive Green Vintage American homes with covered front porches, stonework, stucco and steep roofs benefit from natural color palettes. This simple yet complex combination of soft taupe with an accent of olive is the perfect backdrop for a colorful landscape. Paint colours: Woodrow Wilson Putty, City Arboretum and Chef White by Valspar

Clay Bitter Chocolate Brown Gain inspiration for your colour palette from your house's materials. This Southwest-style house uses tones of natural clay and dark brown, as seen in the natural stone and woodwork. Paint colors: Bonsai Pot and Sweet Molasses by Behr

Peach Reddish Brown Cream Many Victorian houses showcase a explosion of colours in their outside paint schemes. Not your style? Keep it soothing and easy: warm cherry siding laced with red-tinted brown and cream trim. Paint colors: Pale Coral, Royal Liqeur and Sleek White by Behr

Beige Cream Deep Blue Spanish-style houses make a statement with accent colours. In this case, a hot navy blue picks up watery tones of the home's lap pool. Paint colors: Dhurrie Beige, Kestrel White and Rainstorm by Sherwin-Williams

Sky Blue Lotion Green-Tinted Beige Display off the texture of exterior siding using a daring colour choice such as sky blue trimmed with cream and beige. On cloudy days, your house will be the smartest on the block. Paint colors: Labradorite, Nacre and Artifact by Sherwin-Williams

Just White If your home's architecture has an unconventional style -- such as this Fixer Upper country-style house -- paint the outside in a crisp, clean white shade. Keep it easy by accenting with a couple natural accents. Paint color: Extra White by Sherwin-Williams

River Blue Light Mocha Inspired by the surrounding Utah hills and river water, HGTV Dream Home 2012's color palette adds a contemporary touch to its rustic design style. Paint colours: Blue Eyes and Antique White by Valspar

Gray White Moss Green A Craftsman bungalow home welcomes visitors indoors with a warm, neutral palette in white and gray. The porch pops using a painted carpet of green. Paint colors: Collonade Gray, Panda White, Roycroft Brass and Roycroft Copper Red by Sherwin-Williams

Pastel Green White A modern ranch house sits pretty in a bed of green. Simple white trimming draws attention to architectural elements, including the home's distinctive sun-baked brown roof. Paint colors: Riverdale and Ultra Pure White by Behr

Vintage Black White A traditional home adheres to timeless neutrals using a black and white palette. This is one color scheme that will definitely not go out of fashion. Paint colours: Falling Snow and Carbon by Behr

White Dark Chocolate High-contrast landscapes call for high-contrast color palettes. This desert ranch remains cool with a white outside and an accent of chocolate brown trim. The color combo's beauty? Any accent colour can be chosen for outdoor furniture and decorations. Paint colours: Cottage White and Divine Wine by Behr

Sandy Taupe Brown Who said beige has to be boring? This outdoor color palette provides a neutral backdrop to the house's lush green landscaping. Paint colors: Grassy Savannah, Historical Root and Polar Bear by Behr

Dark Light Gray Dark grey wood trim panels over the windows accent the Tudor-style home, while a light grey exterior cools down the lush landscape background. Paint color: Du Jour and Beguile by Valspar

Sunny Yellow Turquoise If your home's traditional exterior doesn't agree with your design, liven it up with cheerful, contrasting colors. Paint colours: Solar Energy and Tibetan Turquoise by Behr