How to Use Green in Your Exterior Design: Erin Napier on Timeless Shingle Colors

Some colors just feel like home. They take you back to a specific time or place that feels warm and safe. For me, so many of those memories are wrapped up in shades of green. It’s a color that has deep roots in design history, and I’m so glad to see it making a comeback. From deep forest green paint on kitchen cabinets to soft minty green appliances, this classic hue is showing up everywhere.

I've always been obsessed with green. It has a way of being both grounding and fresh, just like a walk through the Mississippi pines. And when it comes to a home’s exterior, green plays so nicely with other colors. It complements the warmth of old brick, the clean lines of white siding, and the rich tones of a wooden screen door. It just feels right.

That’s why I’m so excited about what Owens Corning is doing. They’ve given classic green a fresh, imaginative twist that’s perfect for today’s homes. And now, they’ve made it official with their Shingle Color of the Year. Let me introduce you to Evergreen Mist from the Duration^® Designer Shingle Color Collection — and y’all, it is gorgeous...

It has this incredible richness to it. It’s not just one color, but a whole landscape. Vivid, earthy greens woven with little surprises of cool teal and sunny blonde highlights. It’s got depth and character, just like a historic home.

Evergreen Mist joins a family of gorgeous, nature-inspired shingle colors from Owens Corning. There’s Aged Copper, which has this wonderful patina with its mix of green and orange tones, and Mountain Pine, a deep green that feels solid and grounding. Each one tells a slightly different story, but they all connect back to the beauty of the outdoors.

It can be hard to imagine what a new roof will look like on your own home, but Owens Corning has helpful design tools to make it easy. At ShingleColorOfTheYear.com, you can watch my Obsessed with Green video and you’ll find their Design EyeQ^® visualizer. It lets you upload a photo of your house and see exactly how these colors could transform its look.

I’m a big believer that good design is timeless — which is why I’m so happy this vibrant color of the past is breathing new life into today's homes.