Designing exteriors is one of my favorite things to do and when I get the opportunity to design an exterior, my first step is to determine the overall style. Once this decision is made, it really sets the tone for the rest of the project — including the landscaping and what happens on the interior. A couple of days ago I received a project in Santa Clarita, a city just north of Los Angeles, and below are several style options that I’m considering. Which is your favorite?
1. A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN APPROACH
via Daniel C. Cuevas Interior Design
Exterior Paint Color
Exterior Lights
Shutter Color
Window Color
Exterior Trim Color
Greenery
2. A NEW ORLEANS VIBE
Shutter Color
Exterior Lights
Exterior Color
Window Trim Color
Greenery
Black Planter
3. A COTTAGE FEEL
A simple, yet elegant, approach for an exterior — with beautiful light fixtures and a couple of potted plants, this may be the winner.
White Shutters
Exterior Lights
Exterior Color
White Planter
Greenery
The Long Table 
The “New Orleans Vibe” is the best option.
Hi Peggy! I do like that one too! It’s a tough one but I need to decide soon, they’re painting on Friday!
Modern Mediterranean ♡
HI DEB! CAN’T GO WRONG WITH THAT CHOICE EITHER!
Do you happen to know what these white on white paint colors are on N.O. Vibe house?
Hi Shannon, I don’t know the paint colors that the owners used on that home, but I mentioned the colors that I would use on the blog. They basically did the exterior a white, the door/window trim a putty and the accent (shutters) a black. You could get several samples of the white and putty colors and try them out. So much is determined on the exterior material of the home, position of home, etc. Good luck!