• Chose the right colors for your Craftsman-style home to complete the look.House and Color image by Aleksandar Jovanovic from Fotolia.com
  
  Choosing exterior paint colors is an important decision because it can really make an impact on the overall appearance of your house. Craftsman-style homes use four or five colors in the house's design. Home Tips LLC reports this style usually uses a darker, earthier color scheme, with colors such as deep browns, greens and reds.
  
  

Browns

• Many shades of brown are popular in Craftsman-style homes. Tans, beiges and taupes are commonly used. No matter what hue is used from the "brown" family, the tint is usually a dark, deep shade.
  
  

Greens

• Since the Craftsman-style home embraces nature and typically is made from earthy materials, such as wood, the color green is often used as an exterior paint color. Tints of greens, such as olive, are commonly used as a reflection of this nature-inspired home.
  
  

Reds

• Colors from the red family, such as cranberry, fit with the history of the Craftsman-style home. Use these colors if you are looking to give your house a warm appearance.
  
  

Blues

• Another popular color family that is used in exterior paint on Craftsman-style homes is the blue color family. If using a blue, choose a muted color, such as a bluish-gray, to stay with the earthy theme of the home.