If you plan to refreshen the exterior paint colours for your house or choose a colour palette for a brand new home, one of the most important decisions that you’ll have to make is the colour scheme. Exterior paint colour combinations typically consist of three colours—a dominant colour for the siding, and colours for the trim and accent. The right exterior colours impact the overall appearance of your home maximize its curb appeal. However, colour selection represents a challenge because of the many variety of shades and hues on the market.
Kingsmen Touches® has seen some colour combinations come and go, while other colors remain popular no matter the current flavors of the day. This short guide looks at some colour palettes that are currently trending.
What Colours Should I Paint My House?
Determine whether you prefer warm, cool or neutral exterior paint colours for your house. As you research exterior paint combinations, keep in mind the visual impact that your chosen colours will have on your home. For example, dark exterior colours can make a home appear smaller. In contrast, painting the exterior of a large home on a small lot in lighter colours, makes the structure seem more proportional to the lot size.
Some of the more interesting colour combinations that you may want to consider include:
- White/Aquamarine/Tangerine -- Among the exterior colour schemes trending this year, white siding, aquamarine paint for framing trim and shutters. Accent the front door with Tangerine to create an attention-getting effect. This colour scheme, or similar colour combinations, works well for colonial architectural styles.
- Stormy Gray/Paprika Red/Bright White -- Available in a wide range of hues, gray has always been a colour that exudes a chic sophisticated look on the exterior. Use stormygray as the dominant colour for the siding. Paint eaves, window frames, porch trim, and accent the front door, with Paprika Red. Apply Bright White paint to window sashes to make your home a real showstopper.
- Buttercream Yellow/White/Black -- Yellow creates an enthusiast happy vibe when selected as the dominant colour in a palette. Yellows with a red undertone delivers a classic look on the exterior. Buttercream Yellow walls combined with a pristine Bright White trims and accents. Set off these colours with a black-shingled roof makes your homes irresistible and will jettison its curb appeal into the stratosphere.
These are just a few of the more popular exterior colour combinations. Consult your painting professional to find the right colour scheme for your home.
Tips for Exterior Paint Colours Selection
You can use paint colors to highlight specific architectural attribute For example, if you have a black roof, you may want to consider cool shades for your exterior color palette. If you have brown shingles, warmer colours tend to work best. Some other factors that you note include:
Neighbors’ exterior paint schemes – Make sure that the colour scheme you choose matches the same level of intensity as surrounding homes.
Local ordinances – Extend your colour selection research to investigate regional and historical colour schemes.
To add more impact to your dominant exterior colour, chose darker or lighter colour variations to accent building components like eaves, shutters and window frames.
Professional Expertise
Regardless of the final choice of colours for your home, exterior painting is a big project that requires careful consideration and preparation. Kingsmen Touches specializes in interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial projects. Whether you need a second opinion on paint colour combinations or prefer to put the entire project in the hands of an expert, we are here to help. Schedule your free estimate and consultation directly on our calendar by choosing the date and time that is convenient for you!
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