Having trouble choosing a new color scheme for your home? Hawaii’s exterior and indoor painting professionals at JD Painting & Decorating share a few tips for picking exterior paint colors.

• Do Your Homework: First, keep in mind that the color on the paint store color card will look different on your house. Buy a quart of the color you think you like and test it out on an area that isn’t obvious. Check on it at various times of day to see it in different lights and weather conditions.
• Take a Walk: Stroll through your neighborhood and see what others have done. It will inspire you and show you what different colors and concepts look like when they're completed. Exterior painting is a big investment, so take your time.
• Think About Your House & Yard Size: Light colors make things seem bigger, whereas darker colors have the opposite effect. Use color strategically to balance your house size versus your yard size. Another visual trick is painting the upper part of the house a darker tone than the bottom. This will make the height of your home seem reduced.

  

• Check Out Your Landscape: Your landscape is a big part of the overall picture. Your colors should match the style of the outside elements surrounding your home. Keep the palette consistent: if it’s woodsy, stick to earthier tones as opposed to bright colors.
• Don’t Be Afraid of Contrast: Choose three or more paint shades that complement each other. This contrast is an important part of your exterior paint job. Your three areas to cover are the field color or main color, the accent color for your doors and shutters, and the trim color for your windows, door casings, roof edging, and other areas. Your trim and main colors should have a strong contrast with the accent color, giving that extra punch to round out the color scheme.

One of the largest painting companies in Hawaii, JD Painting & Decorating specializes in indoor and exterior painting. In addition, the crew offers renovation and maintenance services, such as concrete repairs and industrial coating. Established in 1988, they proudly serve not only residential and commercial properties, but also hotels and government buildings. For more information, call their Wailuku location at (808) 242-9731 or their Lihue location at (808) 632-2160. For a complete list of their services and to view a portfolio of their work, visit them online today.