From playful to classic, the color of your home defines its overall style. You can give your ideal first impression by choosing the right exterior paint. While it can be tricky to find a color combination that fits the home’s structure and your personal style, there are some tricks to help your decision. Consider the following to narrow down your paint options when giving your home a fresh coat.

A Homeowner’s Guide to Exterior Paint Colors

Consider the Architecture

Each type of architectural style lends itself to different color families, often due to historical significance. For example, Victorian homes are often painted in pastel colors, while a Tudor generally has a neutral exterior. The Cape Cod style often has white or gray paint, while many Colonials sport colors like yellow and blue. If you aren’t sure what color to paint your home, look into the history of the house’s architectural style for inspiration. 

Work Around Permanent Elements

If you’re doing a full exterior renovation, you can choose elements to match the paint color. However, many homeowners will paint the house without altering the roof, porch, sidewalk, and other fixed features. If this is the case for you, try choosing a paint color based on these materials. If your home has brick on the exterior, for example, you might choose a taupe color to compliment the deep reds. 

Choose a Color Scheme

Remember that you don’t need to simply choose one exterior paint color. You can also get creative with a color scheme. Consider which main, accent, and trim colors will complement each other in beautiful ways. For example, you might select a gray for the main color and a crisp white to create contrast in the trim, like the window frames. You can then bring in a bold color like red to make the door or other accents pop.

Test the Shades

You might fall in love with a paint swatch only to dislike the way it looks in the sun. To prevent this situation, try testing out several shades on a discreet spot on your home. Monitor how the colors look in the sun and shade. Notice how the colors complement the trees around your home or the color of your deck, then select the tone that looks the best. 

Whether your home needs a fresh coat of exterior paint or a new roof, the team at R & R Construction & Roofing Co., LLC is available to take on a variety of home improvement jobs. Since 2000, these professionals have been delivering quality work in Tallassee, AL, and the surrounding area. They provide new construction of decks and porches, home additions, siding installation, roof replacement, and painting. To view a full list of services, visit them online. Call (334) 283-2129 to schedule a consultation.