If you have a residential painting project planned, you are likely considering various types of exterior house colors. With so many options available, you may have trouble deciding on one. Whether you want your home to blend in with the neighborhood or stand out from the crowd, there are a few tricks you can use to select a shade. To help you do this, here are some tips for creating an exterior color palette.

What to Consider When Selecting Residential Painting Colors

1. Your Home's Architectural Style

Certain types of homes have traditionally been painted with certain colors. For instance, colonial and plantation-style houses are generally white. This accents their grandeur and has historically helped them stay cool in the hot, Southern sun.

Queen Anne style homes have white trims and feature bright base colors like pastel yellow, sky blue, or even orange and pink. They are so well-known for their gaudy paint jobs that they’re called the "Painted Ladies." When selecting an exterior color, look up the architectural style of your home online and take cues from the colors you see in the search results.

2. The Neighborhood

Next, look at the colors of the other homes in your area. Is it important for your property to have a similar appearance? Some neighborhood associations require all structures to conform to a certain color scheme. If this doesn’t apply to you, you may prefer to attract attention. An unusual color like dark blue or green makes it much easier for guests to locate you. For instance, you can just say, "We're in the lime-green ranch with the red front door."

3. Your Landscaping

When choosing an exterior paint color, consider the surrounding shades. For instance, your roof tiles, stonework, paving, and other materials that are likely to remain the same after your residential painting project. Are your roofing materials a warm brick red or a dark, slate gray? Is your driveway a clean, white concrete or a faded, black asphalt? You can either select similar shades for a cohesive palette or pick a complementary color for added personality and visual interest.

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