Exterior paint colors for bungalows

On a compact bungalow, compare a clear body-and-trim relationship before adding accents. The porch, front window and door are close together, so small trim changes can alter the balance of the whole facade.

Craftsman bungalow; horizontal lap siding; charcoal gray front cross-gables with lower entry roof roof; red-brick porch piers; small red-brick chimney.

RosemaryBody · SW6187

Egret WhiteTrim · SW7570

OriginalAccent

Compare the colors around your existing materials.Search all colors

Opening interactive colors…

Explore palettes

Color guide

Compare Rosemary siding with Egret White trim while preserving porch masonry, roof, wood entry. This provides muted green with a warm off-white outline for the shortlist.

Screen colors are a guide. Always test real paint.

Working with what stays

Use the porch as a reference

A narrow porch with brick pier bases needs a different comparison from a broad river-stone porch. Keep the base material fixed and test how the posts connect to the window casings and roof fascia.

Do not let trim become a separate outline everywhere

Heavy contrast on every edge can compete with a small facade. Compare cream trim with a softer body-related trim, then decide whether the front door needs another painted color or can keep its wood finish.

Palettes to compare

More example homes

Explore another house and compare its colors.