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Country music singer Lainey Wilson is known for her musical and acting talents (most recently following her debut in Paramount Network's Yellowstone) – but a look at her home's exterior suggests she has a flare for exterior design, too.
The Louisiana-born, Nashville-made songwriter (who won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 Country Music Awards) shared a glimpse at her home in the Country Music capital – and it begins with an unexpected lesson in curb appeal.
In some ways, Lainey's front porch (seen below) follows timeless color conventions – exhibiting an off-white railing, banisters, and front door that make a welcome contrast against the brick façade. However, the singer has interrupted the neutral palette by painting her window shutters a deep red/brown maroon – a hue – that experts say – brings a Mediterranean-inspired twist to the center of Tenessee.
Jemma Saunders, a color consultant from Sadolin & Sandtex, says that colors such as reds, browns, and oranges create a 'Mediterranean-themed space' – and these colors can be used 'regardless' of your porch's size. In Lainey Wilson's case, the maroon paint marks juxtaposition against the cream banister – while completing the brown brick seen on the front of her house.
'We are seeing a shift to a new softer, gentler contrast between colors and natural materials. It doesn’t have to be black and white; feel free to mix other colors together for an updated look,' adds Mark Ayes, the senior vice president of marketing at Therma-Tru.
In choosing maroon paint, Lainey is creating a contrast on her porch as a whole – but the similarity between the brown bricks and deep red shutters demonstrates how to curate a sleek, cohesive scheme –capable of making a memorable first impression.
'Consider whether you want hardware to be a “statement” or to blend in, depending on the architectural style of your home,' Mark adds. 'Then, balance this with the other details and architectural accents on your exterior.'
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When looking for paint colors for the exterior of your house, you contrast – go cohesive – or both (if you're following Lainey's lead). Whatever you choose, however, Mark says that it's important to choose a paint that will 'weather the seasons' – and look good for years to come. We're starting (and ending) our search with this similar maroon, designed for exteriors) below.
Is this the season to design a dramatic porch? It's almost impossible not to follow in Lainey Wilson's lead...