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Color and Style Ideas for Craftsman Doors and Windows

• Shades of red or orange are perfect compliments to a home that is made of brown or burnt red brick . These colors denote passion and motivation , and are also warm and welcoming . If the exterior of your home is decorated in shades of gray or off white , a blue or green craftsman door is an appealing design choice . These colors signify growth and newness and promote a sense of calm . It ’ s also a good idea to choose a similar color for your window paneling to coordinate the outside of your home . For instance , if you choose a cobalt blue door to go with the gray brick of your house , window paneling in a slightly lighter shade of blue will increase the visual attraction of your house .

• It ' s also important to choose the size of the craftsman doors or windows based on the size of your patio or porch . If you have a wide porch , you can select a wider door for the front of your home . If you ’ ve got a lot of space to work with on the patio , craftsman windows that come in sets of two or three are a visually appealing addition to your home and can also make your exterior look larger while increasing property value . Since the paneling for these windows is very pronounced , be sure to choose a color that is bright but not too overwhelming on the eyes , such as a stark white to go with blue or gray siding or a muted bronze to go with red brick .