25+ Beautiful Blue Houses We Love

These eye-catching homes from HGTV Magazine will have you feeling blue — in the best way. If you're considering a new color palette for your home, tap through for tried-and-true ways to use blue paint to up your curb appeal.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Built in: 1940

Size: 3,400 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Philipsburg Blue, (door and shutters) Jet Black and (trim) Chantilly Lace, Benjamin Moore

“We love our home’s cedar siding. We’re thankful nature makes a wood that doesn’t rot,” say homeowners Paige and Scott McIntosh. The dusty blue shade pairs perfectly with the gray-blue steps. They're covered with thermal bluestone veneers, which have a smoother surface and a more uniform blue tint.

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Built in: 1911

Size: 3,000 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Deep Sea Dive, (trim) Pure White and (porch floor) Red Theatre, Sherwin-Williams

"I spent a lot of time researching paint colors that would fit the period and style of this house," says homeowner S. Allister Fisher. Stark contrast between the deep teal and bright white trim highlights the home's 40-plus original windows. "The blue siding makes me smile every time I get home."

Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Built in: 2016

Size: 4,500 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Voyage, Behr; (trim) Whitetail and (shutters and door) Tricorn Black, Sherwin-Williams

“Many houses in our neighborhood are white. We wanted ours to stand out, except we couldn’t go too wild — it’s a Colonial, after all! Dusty blue siding makes it special but still classic," say homeowners Michael and Emily Kimberly. A row of thick corbels beneath the eaves adds flair and gives the new house old-school cred.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Built in: 1943

Paint colors: Try (siding) Bella Blue and (trim) Simply White by Benjamin Moore for a similar look.

"We love our small front yard with the picket fence — it complements our cottage," say homeowners Jim and Kimberly Steele. To further accent their home's unique details, they chose custom paint colors.

Location: Maplewood, NJ

Built in: 1910

Size: 3,900 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Hale Navy, (trim) Simply White, (shutters) Charcoal Linen and (front door) Lime Green, Benjamin Moore

A navy and white palette pairs well with this traditional side hall Colonial. A bold double door pops against the dark exterior and gives it a modern twist. Homeowners Cathy and Ben Clammer painted it lime green after moving in. “We’re a fun, energetic family, and I wanted a bright color to reflect that,” says Cathy.

Location: Milwaukee

Built in: circa 1929

Size: 1,600 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Languid Blue, (trim) Snowbound and (door) Black Magic, Sherwin-Williams

“This is the only house we’ve ever owned — we were attracted to its historic Tudor details," say Carlie and Tom Jaeckels. "The cedar shake siding and unexpected molding around the door are cool twists.” The couple removed an overgrown yew tree after they bought the home. Now, the double gable roofline shines.

Location: Mystic, CT

Built in: 1958

Size: 2,400 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Upward, (shutters) Salty Dog and (trim) Pure White, Sherwin-Williams; (front door) Brazilian Blue, Benjamin Moore

“It used to be red, but the kids convinced us to paint it blue,” says homeowner Dorothy MacPherson about the front door. They went all in pairing pale blue siding and navy shutters with a vibrant cornflower-hued door. “Now we all love it!”

Location: Decatur, GA

Built in: 1929

Size: 1,800 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Salty Dog, (front door) Center Stage, (shingles) Summerhouse Beige and (trim) Greek Villa, Sherwin-Williams

“My house seemed a little gloomy when I first saw it, with its dark green color and the porch covered in screens," says homeowner Richelle Patton. "Removing them made for a friendlier look, as did indigo and lime green paint. Now it’s nothing but happy!”

Location: Boise, ID

Built in: 1935

Size: 2,270 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Soft Jazz, (front door) Jade Green and (trim) Cloud White, Benjamin Moore

“We were drawn to our home’s classic, timeless look," say homeowners Susanne and McKay Cunningham. "The pretty blue color made it even more irresistible." For a fresh kick that was still in step with the home's traditional Colonial style, the couple repainted the black door rich kelly green.

Location: St. Paul, MN

Built in: 1913

Size: 2,617 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Dix Blue, (trim) All White, (window trim) Off-Black and (porch floor) Down Pipe, Farrow & Ball

“We were instantly charmed by this old house and lovely yard, though it had a plain yellow color that wasn’t doing it justice," say homeowners Katy and Mike Wardwell. "After polling family and friends, we went with dusty blue — it fits with the historic details and is very welcoming.”

And that path to the front door? It’s made up of recycled bricks from old St. Paul streets. Says Katy, “We knew right away the path was a keeper — it’s full of history!”

Location: Louisville, KT

Built: 1905

Size: 3,300 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Bastille Blue, Glidden; (shutters) Teton Blue, Behr; (door) Show Stopper, Shewin-Williams

The historic details of Beverly and Don Clark's home have remained in tact for generations. “Our Victorian has the same cedar-shake siding from when Beverly’s grandpa moved in shortly after it was built, and the same blue-gray color Beverly’s parents painted it when they lived there," says Don. "It’s timeless!" They painted the door red and added shutters for even more charm.

Location: Richmond, VA

Built in: 1946

Size: 3,000 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (front door) Billowy Breeze and (house) Regatta, Sherwin-Williams; (trim) Super White, Benjamin Moore

“My husband and our contractor were all for getting rid of the original door, but I wouldn’t let it go!” says homeowner Lisa Slattery. Painting it a blue that contrasts with the darker shade of the house gave it a winning update. Another upgrade: the expansive front porch. “We wanted an inviting front porch, so we added one that spans the width of the house," she says. "The new roofline and columns also gave our Cape Cod major impact.”

Location: Detroit, MI

Built in: 1885

Size: 2,900 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Hale Navy, (trim) Oxford White, (shutters and trim) Aura, (porch floor) Comet, Benjamin Moore

“It took nearly a year of house-hunting to find this Queen Anne beaut," say homeowners Wendy and Dennis Richardville. Built from fieldstone, the short wall out front serves as the foundation for the wrap-around porch, beefing up the house’s old-fashioned charm. A palette of navy, pale yellow and light blue feels just right with the home's historic details.

Location: Cleveland, OH

Built in: 1923

Size: 3,100 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (siding) Meditative, (shutters) Refuge, (trim) Nonchalant White and (front door) Rookwood Red, Sherwin-Williams

“The outside of this center hall Colonial looked totally different when we bought it. We rebuilt the porch and the front steps, overhauled the landscaping and changed the colors,” say homeowners Nancy Dobras and Anne Geary. The couple had the cedar siding coated in a durable blue stain and painted the front door deep red with a matching storm door.

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Built in: 1925

Size: 1,200 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Cosmic Cobalt, Behr; (front door) Banana Yellow and (trim) Simply White, Benjamin Moore

The bright blue color on the siding was there when homeowner Claire Denny moved in. She added a lemony yellow door to match the home's boldness. “Now it really doesn’t look like anyone else’s house,” she says.

Location: Pasadena, CA

Built in: 1927

Paint colors: (house) Celtic Gray and (shutters and front door) Black Suede, Behr

“We love the colors of our home’s exterior. The soft blue looks pretty against the black shutters and front door,” say homeowners Stephanie and Jamie Neilson. Black awnings with white trim and open sides echo the house’s shutters and shade the west-facing front windows from late afternoon sun. A portico with four round, fluted columns makes this stucco Dutch Colonial even more elegant.

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Built in: 2013

Size: 2,300 sq. ft.

Paint colors: Smoky Blue, Sherwin-Williams; (trim) Swiss Coffee, Valspar

“We wanted our new build to look at home in our neighborhood, where houses have lots of character. Details like the barn roof in front, the decorative window by the door and two kinds of siding make it special,” say homeowners Stacey and Andrew Barrick. The siding on the lower and upper levels of the home are both painted the same grayish-blue shade.

Location: Dallas, TX

Built in: 1930

Size: 2,641 sq. ft.

Paint colors: Try (house) Effervescent, (trim) Expert White, (shutters and shingles) Potomac and (front door) Candy Cane by Pratt & Lambert for a similar look.

“The front yard has changed the most over the years," say homeowners Donna and Mark Herbener. The multi-paned windows, framed by blue louvered shutters, are one of the Herbeners’ favorite things about the home’s exterior. After years painted an ordinary off-white, the door got a coat of rich red that pairs well with the blue shutters and shingles.

Location: Decatur, GA

Built in: 1940

Size: 3,788 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Favorite Jeans and (front door) Jonquil, Sherwin-Williams; (shutter) Vermont Slate and (trim) Simply White, Benjamin Moore

“For 19 years, we lived in a house one street over. We’d walk by this one every day, and we watched it go through a major reno," say homeowners Hildreth and Shawn Stafford. "The architect did a great job making it modern yet charming. As soon as it went on the market, we made an offer.” After testing several yellows for the front door, Hildreth landed on this buttery shade. "It’s much more cheerful than our last home’s black door.”

Location: Seattle

Built in: 1914

Size: 2,400 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Wall Street, (trim) Snowbound, (porch floor) Black of Night and (windows) Tricorn Black, Sherwin-Williams

“Our house is a Craftsman, but the charm had gotten lost over the years. We brought it back by painting the window frames black and the trim bright white, and replacing the old metal porch railings with wood ones," say homeowners Brett and Chris Adler. Deep navy blue siding and a charcoal porch floor make the white railings look even more crisp.

Location: Mobile, AL

Built in: 1868

Size: 1,960 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Watery and (front door) Butterscotch, Sherwin-Williams; (trim) Dove White, Vaslspar

"A big reno and the airy blue color gave it life again," say homeowners John Baker and Rick McGowan of their century-old shotgun house. The couple had the original door stripped and repainted a golden yellow, which contrasts nicely with the eggshell blue siding for a sunny, cheerful appearance.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Built in: 1943

Size: 2,900 sq. ft.

Paint colors: (house) Pale Cornflower and (shutters) Blackout, Behr; (front door) Crowne Hill Yellow by Benjamin Moore

The 1940s door is original to the house, but homeowner Allison Williams chose the egg-yolk yellow paint after spying it on a neighbor’s house. “It pops whether there’s snow or greenery around it,” she says. The brick on the front of the house was painted to match the vinyl siding — a blue gray color that shifts depending on the light and time of day.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Built in: 1869.

Size: 3,028 sq. ft.

Paint colors: Try (trim) Cool Gray, (front door) Hazelnut Coffee and (shutters) Dragon's Lair by Valspar for a similar look; (house) Sharkfin, Valspar

“We love its historic Colonial style and the copper portico roof with its blue green patina,” say homeowners Kristen and Chris Hite. Louvered shutters painted deep blue frame each window, and the eye-catching door dates back to the 1950s or '60s. It's been the same butterscotch shade for about a decade. "It's the only color like it on the block," says Kristen.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Built in: 1920s

Paint colors: (house) Commodore, (front door) Softened Green and (porch floor) Network Gray, Sherwin-Williams

When Cristina Poscablo-Stein and James Stein embarked on a remodel of their 1920s Craftsman, the exterior got a makeover too. A collection of cool colors (navy, sage and gray) gave this century-old home a fresh, new look.

Location: Austin, TX

Built in: 2009

Size: 2,700 sq. ft.

Paint colors: Try (siding) Athenian Blue, (white trim) White Dove and (brown trim) Chestnut by Benjamin Moore for a similar look.

“The color of this house — teal with a hint of gray — was one of the first things that drew us to it. The stone walkway and cute square windows up top didn’t hurt either,” say Kelsey and Scott Evans of their Craftsman-style home.