When you picture a farmhouse, what’s the first thing you notice? For many people, it’s the exterior colors. The hues you choose set the tone before anyone ever steps inside. While the classic white farmhouse is always a favorite, exterior colors can say so much more. They help tell your family’s story, show your personality, and create a warm welcome. The right palette can make a home feel bright and fresh, bold and modern, serene and comforting, or something in between. Here’s how several families selected colors that reflect who they are, creating exteriors as inviting as the lives lived inside.
Classic with a Twist: The Hoover Family's Breckenridge C
The Hoover family’s two-story
Breckenridge C blends classic farmhouse charm with a fresh, inviting feel. Soft light blue siding creates an airy, welcoming look, while crisp white accents highlight the home’s clean lines. Warm brown brick grounds the design with texture and durability, balancing the lighter tones above. Together, this palette gives the Hoovers' home a timeless yet modern twist, proving that even subtle color choices can make a home feel uniquely personal. Click
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Colors Shown - Siding: SW9147 Favorite Jeans | Brick: Acme Lightstone | Wood Stain: SW3542 Charwood | Trim: SW7006 Extra White
Vibrant and Cheerful: The Hinojosa Family's Home
The Hinojosa family embraced color with confidence, choosing vibrant red board-and-batten siding that instantly transforms their Palacios C (a retired floor plan) into a standout farmhouse. The bold shade feels fresh and full of personality, giving the design a whole new life. Light wood accents and dark trim add the perfect contrast, creating a warm and welcoming look that makes this home truly unforgettable. Click
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Colors Shown - Siding: SW7600 Bolero | Wood Stain: SW7600 Cedar Bark | Trim: SW7069 Iron Ore
Rich and Refined: The Barth Family's Cedar Creek C
The Barth family chose a deep navy blue siding for their
Cedar Creek C, giving the home a refined and elegant presence. The rich color pairs beautifully with dark brick and natural wood accents, creating a palette that feels both strong and stylish. This combination highlights the home’s architectural features and brings a sense of timeless sophistication to their farmhouse exterior. Click
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Colors Shown - Siding: SW9141 Waterloo | Brick: Acme Cameron Hills | Wood Stain: SW3521 Crossroads | Trim: SW7675 Seal Skin
Fresh and Natural: The Duer Family's Tampico D
Inspired by the outdoors, the Duer family chose light green siding for their
Tampico D, giving their home a fresh, earthy feel that blends beautifully with the Texas landscape. Paired with natural Texas Mix stone on the front, the soft green creates an inviting, uplifting look that instantly welcomes guests. This palette reflects the family’s love for nature and allows their home to blend effortlessly with its surroundings. Click
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Colors Shown - Siding: SW2812 Rookwood | Stone: Texas Mix | Wood Stain: SW3518 Hawthorne | Trim: SW7565 Oyster Bar
Striking Contrast: The Pixler Family’s Palo Duro C
The Pixler family created a bold and modern look for their
Palo Duro C home. Their black board-and-batten siding gives the farmhouse a strong, dramatic presence. Light wood accents warm the exterior, creating a balanced and welcoming feel. A silver metal roof adds durability and a distinctive touch. The mix of modern color and natural materials creates a home that feels both striking and true to its surroundings. Click
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Colors Shown - Siding: SW7069 Iron Ore | Stone: Cave Rock | Wood Stain: SW3504 Woodridge | Trim: SW7069 Iron Ore
Bold and Inviting: The Thomason Family's Arlington C
The Thomason family’s Arlington C home is a true standout with its bright red exterior, radiating warmth and energy the moment you arrive. This bold color choice makes a memorable statement, turning their farmhouse into a welcoming focal point for friends and family. The vibrant red reflects their lively spirit and their love for a home that feels inviting and full of life. With classic farmhouse lines paired with such a fearless splash of color, the Thomason home beautifully blends tradition with individuality, offering a heartfelt welcome to all who visit.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW6594 Poinsettia | Wood Stain: SW3511 Cedar Bark | Trim: SW9581 Cotton
Radiant and Welcoming: The Hernandez Family's Home
The Hernandez family’s home shines with a bright blue exterior that feels both joyful and inviting. Their Preston B, a now-retired floor plan, comes to life with this vibrant shade, bringing cheerful energy and undeniable curb appeal. The bold blue reflects the family’s lively personality, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for neighbors and friends alike. It’s a beautiful example of how embracing color can transform a classic farmhouse into a true expression of family pride and connection.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW6471 Hazel | Wood Stain: SW3524 Chestnut | Trim: SW7551 Greek Villa
Playful and Distinctive: The Collier Family's Refugio D
The Collier family chose a lively aqua for their Refugio D farmhouse exterior, creating a look that feels fresh, vibrant, and full of personality. This cheerful color instantly makes their home stand out while still offering a warm, inviting welcome to all who visit. The teal siding adds a playful touch to the home’s classic farmhouse lines, perfectly reflecting the Collier family’s welcoming nature and making their home a memorable part of the community.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW6751 Refresh | Brick: Acme Oxford Place | Trim: SW7004 Snowbound
Cheerful and Inviting: The Johnson Family's Canyon C
The Johnson family’s Canyon C home radiates warmth and happiness with its sunny yellow exterior. Paired with light stone accents, this cheerful palette creates a bright, inviting look that instantly feels welcoming. The combination of soft yellow and natural stone brings timeless charm and personality to their farmhouse, ensuring friends and neighbors always feel right at home.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW7716 Croissant | Stone: Blanco Chop | Wood Stain: SW3508 Yankee Barn | Trim: SW8917 Shell White
Serene and Rustic: The Peese Family's Canyon C
For their Canyon C, the Peese family created a peaceful and rustic exterior that feels instantly welcoming. They chose soft light blue siding for a calm, approachable look, then paired it with dark, rough-sawn wood accents that add depth and natural texture. The blend of smooth blue siding and rustic wood creates a soothing presence that complements the surrounding landscape and brings out the warm, inviting character of their farmhouse.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW9135 Whirlpool | Wood Stain: SW3518 Hawthorne| Trim: SW7008 Alabaster
Timeless and Bright: The Anderson Family's Bexar C
While we love exploring all the bold and colorful options in this blog, the traditional white farmhouse will always have a charm of its own. The Anderson family embraced this classic look with their
Bexar C, choosing a crisp white exterior that feels bright, clean, and enduring. This simple palette lets the home’s architectural details shine and creates a perfect backdrop for personal touches through landscaping and seasonal décor. A white farmhouse never goes out of style, offering both timeless beauty and endless opportunities for customization.
Colors Shown - Siding: SW9568 Neutral Ground | Wood Stain: SW3518 Hawthorne | Trim: SW7568 Neutral Ground
Your Home, Your Color, Your Story
Whether you prefer bold reds and blues or soft greens and neutrals, farmhouse exteriors can take on any color with style. As these families show, the exterior of your home is the first chapter of your story—a chance to express your personality and create a space that feels uniquely yours. No matter which direction your inspiration leads, we’re here to help you choose a palette that reflects your family and brings your Texas home to life.
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