A gorgeous bust of contrast against the fresh, airy siding, metal roofs make a white house really ... from equal in color ...

When a 2011 storm destroyed their black shingle roof, Carol and Ray Knoff ... for a French provincial-style house to a green that matched the color on a metal roof with weather-related damage.

Tile, metal or slate ... energy bills. Black attracts and retains heat making attics hotter. A lighter roof will reflect sun and keep interiors cooler. Factor in house colors.

And the roof? You could consider an accent color ... he opts for black metal or black or dark shingles. “People think a black roof will make the house very hot, but most houses already have ...