What paint colours are appropriate for Highlands heritage homes?

The most appropriate paint colours for Highlands heritage homes depend on the specific architectural style. Tudor Revival homes suit deep earth tones with cream or white trim. Craftsman bungalows look best in rich greens, warm browns, and muted reds. Colonial styles pair well with whites, greys, and navy. iPaint Painting offers a complimentary colour consultation for every Highlands heritage project, drawing from Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection and Sherwin-Williams' Preservation Palette.

Tudor Revival Colour Palettes (1910s to 1930s)

Tudor Revival homes are among the most common heritage styles in Highlands, recognizable by their steeply pitched roofs, decorative half-timbering, and prominent chimneys. The traditional colour approach keeps stucco fields in warm neutrals (cream, tan, warm grey, or soft ochre) while the decorative timber elements are stained or painted in dark brown or near-black. Window sashes are typically white or cream, and front doors often feature a rich accent colour like burgundy, forest green, or deep teal.

Specific Benjamin Moore recommendations for Highlands Tudor Revivals include HC-83 Grant Beige for stucco bodies, HC-166 Shelburne Buff for a warmer alternative, and HC-71 Valley Forge Brown for timber accents. These colours are drawn from Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection of 144 verified period colours.

Craftsman Bungalow Colour Palettes (1910s to 1930s)

Craftsman bungalows in Highlands feature wide front porches, exposed rafter tails, and tapered porch columns on stone or brick piers. The Craftsman aesthetic favours colours drawn from nature: forest greens, sage, warm browns, burnt sienna, muted olive, and deep russet. Body colours are typically mid-tone with darker trim, reversing the modern convention of dark body with light trim.

iPaint Painting frequently recommends Sherwin-Williams SW 6187 Rosemary or SW 2846 Roycroft Bronze Green for Craftsman bodies, with SW 7029 Agreeable Gray or SW 6119 Antique White for accent trim. Porch ceilings in Highlands Craftsmans are traditionally painted a soft blue-grey (known as "haint blue"), which iPaint Painting matches using SW 6218 Tradewind.

Colonial and Foursquare Colour Palettes

Colonial and American Foursquare homes in Highlands (common along 112 Avenue and Ada Boulevard) suit a more formal palette. Classic combinations include white or light grey bodies with dark shutters and contrasting doors. Navy, charcoal, hunter green, and black are standard accent colours. Benjamin Moore HC-172 Revere Pewter and OC-17 White Dove are popular body choices for Highlands Colonials.

iPaint Painting's Colour Consultation Process

iPaint Painting's complimentary colour consultation includes on-site sampling with large-format swatches (12 by 18 inches minimum) viewed in natural light at morning, midday, and afternoon. This is important in Highlands because the neighbourhood's mature elm and spruce canopy creates dappled shade that shifts colour appearance significantly throughout the day.

Ready to choose the perfect palette for your Highlands home? Request a free estimate from iPaint Painting or call 780-938-9555 to book your colour consultation.