Picking the right color for your home

The color of your home’s exterior adds to your home’s personality and helps add to its curb appeal. When it comes to choosing the color for the exterior of your home there are three visual points to consider. The colors for the siding, door, and trim should complement each other. Before you choose which colors to paint, here are some things to consider.

Home Style

Choosing the right color for your home can depend on the style of your home. Your house’s style determines which parts of the house to accent. You can also get ideas for color schemes.  Your choice of colors can either highlight your home’s style or mute it.

Light vs. Dark color

There are advantages and disadvantages to picking certain colors for your home. Certain colors affect your home in ways that you might not necessarily think about so make sure to put a lot of time thinking of your color choice. Darker colors tend to make a house look smaller while lighter colors can give the illusion of a larger house. But if you are looking for a more dramatic look, you could use a darker color to accentuate the shadows.

Climate

The climate you live in plays a major role in which colors you choose to paint your home. Colors fade faster with intense sunlight. Brighter colors tend to work better than dark colors in sunny regions because it is more noticeable when the dark colors start to fade. On the other hand, darker color homes work well in colder regions.

Neighboring houses

When picking the color for your home, it is a good idea to take your neighbor’s homes into consideration.  You don’t want to pick a color that clashes with your neighbors. You want to stand out but at the same time, you don’t want to be an eyesore. You have to remember that the colors you choose for your home’s exterior have a visual impact on the surrounding landscape.

 

At the end of the day, you want your house to look welcoming. Pick the best colors to showcase your personality without clashing with the rest of the neighborhood.