Choosing which color to paint the exterior of your home can be a stressful endeavor. This choice can affect the curb appeal of your house and determine the impression that it makes on visitors. You also have to strike a balance between expressing your creativity and honoring the style and appearance of your house’s architecture. Use the following tips to help guide your selection, and then enlist the help of an experienced painting contractor to make sure the job is done correctly.

How to Choose an Exterior Paint Color for Your House

1. Consider the Architectural Style of Your Home

Choosing an exterior paint color that is incongruous with the architectural style of your home can have visually jarring results. Stay true to the architectural style of your home by doing a bit of research on the paint colors that were popular in the era in which it was built or designed. Many paint manufacturers cater to owners of older homes by offering lines of exterior paint in historically accurate colors. Your painting contractor can also advise you on paint colors that work well with your home’s style.

2. Match the Color to the Permanent Elements of Your House

Before deciding on a final color for your siding and trim, think about whether the color you choose will match the other exterior fixtures of your home. Look at the roofing material, driveway, stonework, bricks, and pathways, and consider which tones will complement or clash with their hues. Neutral black and gray are the easiest to match. However, if your architecture and landscaping include brown, red, blue, or green undertones, your paint color options will be limited. If you aren’t sure how a color will look, ask your painting contractor for advice.

3. Use Color to Enhance Your Home’s Features

Different paint shades have varied effects on the appearance of your home. If you want to make your home look bigger, choose a lighter color. On the other hand, darker colors offer a dramatic look to your property. You can also use a combination of light and dark paint colors strategically to enhance your house’s features. Lighter colors will make surfaces stand out and should be used to draw attention to details while darker colors emphasize shadows. Your painting contractor can help you decide where to add accents.

Have your home painted by the professionals at GM House Painting & Power Washing in Long Island, NY. For the past 15 years, these painting contractors have been providing the Long Island and New York City areas with exceptional painting services. Call (631) 255-5082 for more information and to request a free estimate.