Alabaster & Iron Ore Tall and Skinny
A Nashville tall-and-skinny infill home pairing warm Alabaster with Iron Ore, black metalwork and a natural stained-wood front door.
A room works when the relationships feel intentional.
Alabaster keeps the narrow multi-story façade light while Iron Ore emphasizes windows, gutters and architectural lines. Natural stained wood at the entry adds warmth between those contrasting neutrals, preventing the exterior from becoming a simple black-and-white composition.
Alabaster / Iron Ore SW 7008 / SW 7069
The elements behind the feeling.
Use the board as a design direction—not a shopping list. The relationships between color, texture and material are what make the room work.
- A palette coordinated with roofing, masonry and other fixed materials
- Controlled contrast at windows, trim and architectural details
- Natural wood or landscape materials to soften painted surfaces
- A limited exterior palette so the architecture stays legible
The finish begins with the surface beneath it.
Exterior durability depends on preparation, repair, protection and appropriate coating selection. Clean transitions and careful surface work matter just as much as the final color.
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Paint and finish appearance varies with lighting, surface conditions, application and display. We recommend evaluating samples in your home before making a final selection.