Are you on the hunt for a beautiful paint colour for your weatherboard home? You’re not alone! I’m frequently asked about the colours I’ve used on my old house (which I’ll share further down), so today, I’ve put together a selection of gorgeous paint colours to help inspire you. Whether you're aiming for a soft …
Are you on the hunt for a beautiful paint colour for your weatherboard home? You’re not alone! I’m frequently asked about the colours I’ve used on my old house (which I’ll share further down), so today, I’ve put together a selection of gorgeous paint colours to help inspire you. Whether you’re aiming for a soft neutral, a bold modern grey, or even a splash of green to blend into the natural surroundings, I’ve found 10 stunning weatherboard house colours that might just suit your style!
These paint colours don’t have to be limited to weatherboard homes either—they’d look equally lovely on rendered or brick houses too. So, no matter your home’s exterior material, there’s something here for you. Let’s dive into the options!
1. Dulux Grey Pebble with Windspray Roof
This light and airy beach house exudes a fresh coastal vibe. Painted in Dulux Grey Pebble, it’s the perfect soft grey that feels bright without being overpowering. The Colorbond Windspray roof complements the look with a muted, natural tone, making it a great choice for those who love that seaside feel.
2. Dulux Oyster Linen with Aspen Snow Trims
If you’re after something a little warmer and creamier, this home showcases Dulux Oyster Linen on the weatherboards, a soft brownish-grey with a touch of warmth. The trims in Aspen Snow add a subtle contrast, giving this home an earthy yet elegant look. It’s ideal for those who want a natural tone that blends into its environment.
3. Dulux Milton Moon with Windspray Roof
This large home nestled in nature looks absolutely stunning with its Dulux Milton Moon exterior. The soft greyish tone has just the right balance of warmth and coolness to it. While I’m not entirely sure, I believe the roof is Colorbond Windspray, which pairs beautifully with the muted tones of the house. If you love modern and neutral exteriors, this combination could be just what you’re looking for!
4. Taubmans Gibraltar Grey
You may have already spotted this home on social media, thanks to its extensive renovation. While it’s not technically a weatherboard home, I wanted to include it as inspiration for those looking for a more modern, edgy vibe. The home’s exterior is painted in Taubmans Gibraltar Grey, a strong, darker grey that really makes a statement.
5. Dulux Tranquil Retreat with Ironstone Pathway
For a classic and crisp grey-and-white combo, look no further than this stunning home. The weatherboards are painted in Dulux Tranquil Retreat, a lovely soft grey, while the pathway leading to the home is painted in Colorbond Ironstone, which grounds the look beautifully. This is a great option if you’re after a more traditional yet stylish feel.
6. Dulux Hog Bristle with Whisper White Trims
If you’re a fan of Federation-style homes with heritage features, this one is for you! The weatherboards are painted in Dulux Hog Bristle, a warm beige-grey that complements the classic architecture, while the trims are finished in Dulux Whisper White, adding a fresh, clean look. This pairing is ideal for homes with vintage charm or traditional character.
7. Dulux White Box with Happy Days Planter Box
This dreamy beach shack is a personal favourite of mine! The green undertones of Dulux White Box give it a calming, natural feel, perfect for a coastal or nature-inspired home. The planter box behind the chair is painted in Dulux Happy Days, a playful, vibrant green that adds a fun pop of colour and contrasts beautifully with the more neutral exterior. If you love adding quirky details to your home, this is a fantastic example.
8. Dulux Mt Hikurangi with St Clair Half Trims and Surfmist Roof
I’m in love with this crisp and clean weatherboard house! The weatherboards are painted in Dulux Mt Hikurangi, a cool blue-grey that feels both fresh and timeless. The trims in Dulux St Clair Half add a subtle softness, and the Surfmist Colorbond roof finishes off the look, creating a home that feels both contemporary and welcoming.
9. Dulux Mt Eden with Vivid White Trims and Shale Grey Fascia
For those who want a bolder, darker look, this home proves that deep tones can look incredibly stylish. The weatherboards are painted in Dulux Mt Eden, a deep, rich charcoal that feels modern and sophisticated. The Vivid White trims provide a sharp contrast, while the Shale Grey fascia ties the look together for a sleek, polished exterior.
10. My Old House
And finally, here’s a little about my old house! While it looks lighter and brighter when the sun hits it, the paint actually has a soft grey tone that changes with the light throughout the day. I’ve written more about the specific colours I used, which you can check out in detail here.
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I love the grey/white tones. They are my favourite. Although I am being drawn to that green beach house too! If you’re after a WHITE interior house colour, then I wrote a big post with ideas over here too.
♥ K.
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Comments
Kim
Hi Katrina, Hoping you maybe able to suggest a blue hue for our Scyon weatherboards. We picked taubmans mojo but it is a charcoal colour. Why do paint companies photo shop their brochures! Thank you and regs Kim
Phil
HI Katrina, we have installed new scyon linea boards which we are painting natural white. We are having a new colorbond roof in Surfmist. My question is what colour do we do the facia, gutters and downpipes ?
Amanda
I love your colour knowledge. I’m struggling to find a grey that will match our red/brown/ grey bricks.suggestions?
Shevaun
May I ask who built your home?? I love it, and the colours esp that pretty pink front door!
Katrina
A local builder in Wagga did it. I drew the plans and chose everything. xx
Marie
H Katrina,
I absolutely love the colours of your house. I’m currently in the process of building a single story home near the beach. Unfortunately the council would not allow me to have a house that is too light. The original colours that I selected was Shale Grey roof and cladding with Surfmist garage door, trims, and posts. I was allowed to have a shale grey roof, garage door and trim in Surfmist, but was forced to choose a darker grey for the weatherboard. Unfortunately I was given misleading information on a Taubmans colour called Inverness, and as a result I now have a grey, with purple undertones on the cladding. I don’t know how this happened, as Taubmans confirmed there was no purple in this colour. I’m completely heart broken, and I think the big blue 2 storey house on the north west side maybe influencing my colours. I’m going to have to repaint the house myself after handover. I can change the colour to whatever I want after I get my OC for the house, and was wondering if you could please recommend a colour that will compliment my shale grey roof and garage door. The house is single storey, and is entirely weath board. I would appreciate any advice you may.
Thanks
Marie
Clare
Hi Katrina, Thankyou. I really enjoyed reading “10 weatherboardhouse colurs”. Great information, I think you may have set me on the right track .
heather
You seem to have a wealth of knowledge! Do you think a clourbond roof in woodland grey would go with Dulux Oyster Linen for the weatherboards and Aspen Snow for the trims? I’m struggloing to find a colour scheme to go with our roof
Margaret Megarry
Hello,
We have painted our BnB house in these exact colors. They do work..
Please look up The Heart of Emerald Bed and Breakfast (Victoria). We have recently sold the property and it is no longer running as a business
Trish Broughton
Hi Katrina
Love your inspirational pics. We are about to paint the render on our home. Milton Moon.
We are keeping the portico pillars in Monument. We have black window frames.
What are your ideas please to paint the timber accents.
Thank you
Trish
Samantha Auld
Hi,
Loving your page. I’m kinda stuck because I love the colour of your house mainly because it’s light and bright to me. My husband’s shed though will have a woodland grey roof and shale grey exterior. Worried the roofs are going to look so different it will look stupid. Also, inside I want simple colours whites and grey but I’m having a black tapware and cupboard handles. I was thinking white cupboards and black island bottom with white and a line of blacks running through it. Stone for that but laminate for bathrooms. I have no eye for design but definitely want it to come off as it’s our forever home. I’m using dulux and colourbond. Any advice?
axel
hello…love the various colour schemes…i am wondering however what your thoughts (colour wise) on
Bull-nosed weatherboards would be. When i look at these sharp contrasting colours they all look great especially on the bevelled edge boards, but bull-nosed boards i am worried, will not give that same sharp look.
i have a 2 story ‘Polar Bear’ white home. The windows all of which i made myself are solid Vic Ash timber and oiled only both inside and out (so a raw timber finish)…the roof is woodland grey as are the gutters and fascias…
i used to think it looked great but now it needs a pint and i want too make it pop…just got reservations because of these bull-nosed boards…maybe i should just try on the front wall but not sure about those windows. If i paint them, there is no turning back
Kelly
Hi Katrina, just have a question on the paint colours “Dulux Mt Hikurangi and the trims are Dulux St Clair”.
I’m looking at the Dulux brochure and it has that exact picture in it, but the colours are listed as “Miller mood” and the trims are “Lexicon Half”. I’m wanting to paint the exterior of my house in these colours and now I’m confused which one is correct? Or do the names of pain change over time?