Whenever you visit someone’s house, the first thing you notice is the structure of the house. In the structure, the color of the house is the most prominent and the thing that attracts people’s attention the most.
If you are thinking of painting your home do not rush it. It is a big investment both in terms of time and money. The paint will remain for years to come so it is important that you choose a colour you love and will be happy to see everyday you come back to your house.
Here we have a list of factors to look for while choosing an exterior paint:
1. Check The Lighting
Light affects the color of the paint. Some colors work well in a setting with more shade while others require sunlight to make them pop. So while picking a color, make sure the color goes well with the natural lighting in your neighbourhood because a color printed on paper or seen on television can actually work differently according to the natural light that your home is exposed to.
2. Neighbourhood
Always keep in mind that your house needs to blend in with the neighbourhood. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you should choose a color that your neighbors are using, it should match the tone of it. Imagine living all of your neighbors have a very light tone like ivory or off white and you choose to paint your house the darkest shade of red, it certainly makes your house stand out but at the same time doesn’t match the aesthetics of the place and looks a little out of place.
Take a walk around your neighbourhood and see which colors you like and you don’t. Accordingly, choose your color.
3. Match Your Roof
Your exterior color should always compliment your roof. It doesn’t mean you should paint it the same as your roof but it should not be two very distinct or separate color, they should always go well together. A simple trick to do is to make sure you match the tone. If your roof has a warm tone color, your exterior should have a warm tone and if your roof has a cool tone, so should your exterior.
4. Light or Dark
If you are looking to make an impression of your home being bigger than it actually is, use lighter and pastel colors. While darker tones make your house look smaller, they add details to it. If you want details go for dark.
5. Consider The Color Of Unpainted Materials
While coloring your house exterior, always keep in mind the materials that will not be painted. It can be wooden doors and windows, the roof, the chimney, etc. Never go for a color that clashes with the others, it is never pleasant to the eyes and never compliments the structures that already exist there.
6. Get A Small Number Of Paints
Before buying paint containers, always get some sample to see if it fits your house. If you are torn between two colors or are not sure which color will look better, just use the sample colors and you can get an idea of what it will look like. Remember, start small, if you are satisfied invest in it.
7. Get A Professional To Look At Your Selection
Your exteriors paint should be of your choice but a professional’s opinion is always helpful. The professional has an idea of how the color will blend in with the surrounding, how the light will effect it, will the color last long enough and if it will compliments the other structures. These factors are essential while choosing a color and with a professional’s guidance you can have the color you want which will make your exterior look good.
Colors That Are In Trend This Year
- White shades - white has always been in trend representing a simple yet classic look. This year the off white and creamy white colors are in trend with ivory delivering the elegant yet classy look.
- Gray - if you prefer a neutral tone as an alternative to light browns and beige, gray is your color.
- Black - black has been in trend for its boldness and its ability to contrast and compliment its accent.
- Blue shades - if you want a lighter bright tone that’s peaceful to look at go for a lighter tone of blue and if you enjoy the warmth of nature the deep blue color is the way to go.
- Sage - the gray green color has gained popularity for its lighter tone and relaxing mood. It’s a calm color and compliments the unpainted wood structures.
Wrap Up
Selecting paint is a crucial process as your exterior color will remain the same for at least 5 years. If you chose a color too dark it will wash away with time, if it’s too light it may look dirty after few years. Every factor has to be considered while buying a color to paint your home exterior.
