Exterior Paint Color Tips
Painting your home’s exterior is a sizable investment of time and money, and you want to be certain you pick the right color. Yet when you have a tiny paint swatch and hold it up against your home, picturing the finished product is not easy. Here are some tips to help you choose a color that will benefit the look of your home.
1. Look at What Won’t Be Painted
First, look at areas of your home that will not get a fresh coat of paint. For instance, if your home has stone or brick, you likely won’t be painting those areas. Similarly, your roof color will not change when you paint the home’s exterior. These areas will drive your color choice because whatever color you choose must merge well with those that aren’t getting painted.
So how can you match? Most brick and stone have multiple colors throughout their materials. The key is to find the undertones of the brick or stone, then find a color that works well with those tones. You may not be able to identify the color perfectly, but you can find the primary hue and whether it skews warm or cool.
2. Keep It Subdued
Bright colors may have their place inside your home, but muted colors are better on the exterior. Most homes in our area of Indiana do not look good with a bright, bold exterior. Too bright of colors will make it stand out, and not in a good way. Save the bright and bold colors for your interior decor.
3. Consider the Effect of the Sun
If you are opting for a bright, light color, like white, keep the effect of the sun in mind. Some colors will reflect sunlight and create a nearly blinding look to your home. For these types of colors, choose a color that is two or three shades down on the paint chips than the color you’re going for, and you will get the right look when it’s on your home and exposed to the sun.
4. Keep the Home’s Architectural Style in Mind
Some homes lend themselves better to dark colors, while others will benefit from a bright, fresh upgrade. Consider the overall architectural style of your home when considering its exterior paint color. If you are wavering between two color choices, this could help set your mind at ease about your final choice.
Choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior is important, and we can help you with the choice. Reach out to Pro Paint & Finish to get expert advice about your home’s exterior paint job.
