The Bold Paint Shade HGTV's Erin Napier Uses For A Coastal Cottage With Charm

Picking the perfect paint color for your home's exterior is no easy task. The shade you select plays a significant role in setting a viewer's first impression of your home, and research shows that it even impacts your overall home value too. Plus, since painting your home's exterior can run you $3,000 on average (per Forbes), choosing the right exterior paint shade is something you'll want to get right the first time. And, although you may be tempted to settle with a tried and true white or greige exterior shade, you may want to consider taking inspiration from the bold yet cozy and comforting coastal shade Erin Napier utilized on Season 7, Episode 19 of HGTV's "Home Town." Opting for a fresh, earthy shade of vibrant ocean green with cool undertones, Erin Napier's choice stood out as a dreamy beach-inspired paint color for a relaxing home.

Thankfully, the homeowner was thrilled with Napier's bold selection. "I love the color," said homeowner Angela Reed at the final reveal. Erin Napier added, "You can see it from a mile away and how it just feels like a drop of sunshine on this block." A drop of sunshine indeed, this green shade might be the coastal comfort that your home's exterior needs. Below we break down what you need to know about this unique coastal paint shade. Plus, we describe how to use it and what shades to pair it with to help your home stand out as the star of your street.

To transform the historic 1940s house into a welcoming home, Erin Napier did away with the original dark navy blue and red brick color scheme and gave the home some more curb appeal with a vibrant and exciting exterior paint scheme of coastal sea green, complemented by crisp white and a muted yellow door. Napier chose this shade because she wanted to infuse the home with a bright, positive, uplifting mood. "This house is gonna be so emblematic of her entire future and what's possible and how good it can be," said Erin Napier about her hopes for the homeowner. Adding about the exterior shade, "It's happy."

A far cry from the muted neutrals that are popular with most modern homeowners, this vibrant coastal ocean green accomplished the HGTV star's goal of creating a happy vibe. And, for those wondering if this color would add a touch of happiness to their own home, color psychology would say yes since green typically symbolizes renewal, rebirth, restoration, sanctuary, serenity, nature, and health. It's not the first time Ben and Erin Napier have gone green either. For the Hollingsworth home on Season 7, Episode 14 of "Home Town" they utilized a similar coastal shade to provide a cheerful new beginning for a historic home that was ravaged by a tornado. A HGTV "Home Town" favorite to create a happy and hopeful feel, coastal ocean green is a bold yet comforting choice you shouldn't overlook for your home's exterior shade.

This seaside shade of coastal green is a bold choice in itself, but as Erin Napier's "Home Town" renovation showed, it really shines and brings out a home's beauty when it's paired with the right complementary shades. For example, there are architectural elements to consider when selecting your outdoor paint color, such as your home's soffit, fascia, windows, trim, and columns. You'll want to ensure you pick the right shade for these as well, as they'll help you harmoniously and elegantly bring your cozy coastal feel to life. As Erin Napier did for her HGTV project, we'd recommend pairing vibrant coastal greens with crisp white on columns, trim, window trim, soffit, and facia. For the exterior door, a muted yellow like Napier's choice of Valspar's "Honeysuckle Beige" adds warmth to the color scheme and creates an inviting feel.

Napier also used a warmer green shade for the windows, which kept with the coastal theme but added some coziness amidst the bright white and green tones. A gray roof for this color scheme is also an excellent, timeless choice. Also, adding natural wood patio furniture and surrounding the home with simple green landscaping further helps this coastal color stand out. Taking a page from Napier's book, we'd recommend not adding too many other bright colors along your exterior to keep the look cohesive. With this exterior paint color scheme, you're set to show that bold can be elegant and timeless too.