!!Draft Website!! The below colors are in draft form and should not be construed as what is currently allowed. Please contact the Island County Building Department for information on accepted colors at: (360) 678-7801
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Ebey's Reserve Design Review Standards |
Color is an essential aspect of sensitive building design within the Reserve. While there are many colors
that preserve the unique heritage of the Reserve, it is equally important to also consider your surroundings when choosing the best paint.
The color palette below provides examples that using different paint pallates from local suppliers however, the final color chosen only needs to be close to the examples. If you want to paint your house a color that is not on the palette, the Reserve Commission will need to review any proposed colors to ensure that they harmonize with the Reserve.
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For Homes within Prairies & Woodlands the above paint chart illustrates the types
of colors that are acceptable.
For Homes within with the Coupeville Overlay Zone & Historic Homes the below color chart illustrates the types of colors that are acceptable. To see if your are within the Coupeville Overlay (Click Here)
Blending in With Your Surroundings |
While the color palettes provide acceptable colors, it is equally important to consider the surrounding
landscape when selecting how to design and paint your home. Below are two illustration of the same home but painted with different colors that are acceptable within the Reserve. Although both colors are acceptable it is important to determine what colors compliment your surrounding environment.
A lighter dwelling will stand out against its darker background |
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The same dwelling painted a dark eath tone with a dark roof will blend into its background |
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