When designing the exteriors of coastal homes, Marnie Oursler, President and Owner of Marnie Custom Homes, turns to varying shades of sand, sea and sky to create a soothing palette for her signature custom homes. Named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Custom Home Builder of the Year in 2022, Oursler designs and builds primary and vacation homes in the Bethany Beach, Delaware region.
Light and dark blues continue to be popular exterior colors for coastal homes. For instance, Oursler’s Paradise Point custom home features Aleutian blue by Sherwin-Williams on the outside with a front door finished in Sherwin-Willams Dress Blues. The newly completed, four-level Family Tides home showcases a custom Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue finish.
Live Lucky, another new home by Marnie Custom Homes, is located along a canal in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Designed with numerous outdoor amenities, including a pool, pickleball court, putting green, and hot tub as well as multi-level decks, Live Lucky features an exterior painted in Sherwin-Williams Argos, a neutral color that resembles weathered driftwood. Dune Lodge, a new build by Oursler, also features this exterior hue.
Cool and warm shades of white dominate home exteriors in many regions, including on some of Marnie Custom Homes, such as the Beach to Bay project. From bright whites to sandy tans, neutral colors are among the most requested finishes. To view more coastal colors on Marnie Custom Homes, visit www.marniehomes.com.
