With all the work that needs to be done, painting your home can be intimidating - but also very exciting! While it may be tempting to pick your favorite colors when choosing exterior paint colors, just make sure you consider a few things before you come to a final conclusion. You’ll be making a big investment in your property and making a personal statement about yourself at the same time.
So, before you finalize your decision, here are a few important questions to ask:
What style is your home?
While you shouldn’t necessarily rule out any exterior paint colors you like because of your home’s architecture, it is wise to look into the history surrounding the style of your home to see if certain colors might make more sense than others. You might end up being pushed one way or the other if you’re on the fence. For instance you may want to go with a more muted, earthier tone with a dark, bold trim on a Tudor.
How much sun will hit the house?
Is your yard lacking any cover, leaving the sun to beat at your home all day? You may want to keep it light, as bolder and darker colors could fade quickly. Is your home in a darker spot, leaving spots of the home in the shade throughout the morning afternoon? Maybe some boldness would make it stick out and bring some vibrancy. Somewhere in the middle? A paint color expert would be able to advise you on what your best course of action might want to be.
What do you want to feature?
Maybe it’s a beautiful front porch or entryway. Maybe it’s your shutters. Or often a great option: your front door! Consider what you want to accent against the main color of the home. How much you accent, the shade of it, and the design will all end up playing key parts in how the finished product looks.
Now that you’ve asked yourself some questions before choosing your exterior paint colors, go answer them, pick your colors out and get painting!
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