A new home exterior is exciting! It completely changes the look of your home and boosts your curb appeal. Today we are going to help you make the best choice for your home.
There are a few things you should consider before you choose your perfect siding color.
The Style of Your Home
It is very common for a home to stick to one exterior color, while other styles allow for color combinations.
A few common home styles and color themes:
Cape Cod – You can have fun with accents like window shutters
Craftsman – Allows for a lot of natural colors with trim, brick, and stone
Contemporary – Usually sticks to one or two colors
Prairie – Sticks to one color, but has lots of windows and organic patterns
Ranch – Often has one color, with a complimentary trim color
Cottage – Tends to have brighter exterior colors
Your Neighborhood
Pay attention to the home styles in your neighborhood. Are there any siding colors you like? You may want your home to stand out in the neighborhood, but don’t make it an eyesore! Try to keep your siding color in the ballpark of the other homes. Some neighborhoods have rules about home color, so make sure to check before you change the color of your home.
Testing Your Siding Color
Whatever siding color you choose, make sure it looks good in every light. You may hate how light the color of your house is when the sun hits it. Take a look at your color swatches throughout the day, for several days.
Complementary Siding Color Combinations
Complementary colors can add some extra flair to your home. Trim, doors, windows and railings are often painted complementary colors.
Color of Your Roof
The color of your roof plays a huge role in your exterior color choice. A more neutral colored roof can match an array of colors, while a darker roof is often softened with a lighter siding color. How much you want your roof to stand out is up to you.
Size of Your Home
Swatches are small and your home is big! A color might look lighter or darker when applied to a home. Keep this in mind when you pick your color. Darker siding colors might be too intense on a larger scale. Lighter siding colors might not be intense enough. If you have the ability to create a bigger paint test area, you should certainly do it.