Despite the odds, some color combinations can transcend fleeting trends and remain impressive throughout the decades. Baby blue and white is one such pairing.
An image of Bruce Springsteen’s childhood home highlights the enduring beauty of the duo as one of the best exterior paint colors.
The house where Springsteen grew up, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is unassuming. Like many houses across America, it has a swinging screen door, window air conditioning units, and a visible gutter on the side.
Despite these mundane details, the white front combined with blue shutters instills the home with an undeniable charm. It proves that you can’t go wrong when you decorate with blue and white.
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What makes the pairing so striking on Springsteen’s former home? For one, it has been used to emphasize the most stylish details of the home. The painter chose to paint the floor of the porch, the shutters, and the area around the door in light blue. This makes them stand out as a stunning contrast to the rest of the more neutral home. It causes these aesthetic accents to appear all the more charming.
Furthermore, the choice of a light blue transcends fleeting exterior paint trends. Though a darker blue and white might feel slightly disorienting or trendy, the closeness of the soft blue makes it easier on the eyes. Even though it’s a bright color, this context causes it to read like a neutral. It’s the perfect complement to the surroundings.
Design experts agree that no matter the year, blue and white will always be a timeless color combination.
Carlin van Noppen, design expert at Fig Linens and Home, explains: ‘Throughout my 20 years in the design industry, I haven’t seen any combination more enduringly popular than blue and white. The blue is calming and interesting, without bringing in too much boldness. The white is relaxing and grounding, serving as the perfect neutral backdrop. It’s always a winner.’
To emulate Springsteen’s look, paint the base of your home in white, and decide what details you want to emphasize. Whether it’s shutters or the porch, focusing on the most striking elements will have the strongest impact.
Color combinations come and go, but blue and white will be forever. Just like Springsteen in the summertime.
