Vinyl siding protects your property from wind, water, and pests. This versatile, long-lasting material also dictates the look of your house’s exterior. If you’re having the surface replaced, here are a few tips to help you select the color that best complements your home. 

How to Pick a Color for Vinyl Siding

1. Consider Architecture 

Some architectural styles are best suited to certain colors. For instance, contemporary homes with minimalistic aesthetics look best with neutrals, like gray or white. White is also the preferred choice for colonial builds.

However, if you have a more classic home style, such as a craftsman property, you can expand the color palette. Victorian homes also suit bright shades, such as cyan, green, and blue.

2. Look at the Neighborhood

If you’re part of a homeowners association (HOA), check for any regulations about colors. If you’re free to choose the hue you want, decide whether you’d like the property to stand out or fit in with the other houses in the neighborhood.

You can stand apart from your neighbors with a unique shade, but it’s typically more aesthetically appealing to pick ones that fall within the same color palette, such as brighter or darker tones of the same color.

3. Create Contrast

Light and dark colors can be used to highlight or disguise features. For instance, dark-colored siding makes a small house stand out in the landscape. The material can also complement highly visible areas, such as your roofing.

If you have darker roofing, choose a lighter color for the installation to brighten up the house. If your shingles are lighter or neutral shades, you have the creative freedom to pick bolder colors, including yellow and brown.

If you’re ready to replace your siding, the team at Berry Construction Storm Repair in O’Fallon, MO, will get the job done. As a locally owned and operated company, they’ve served the Greater St. Louis area since 1997. Their technicians have over 100 years of combined experience and will help you secure your property’s first line of defense against the elements. Call (636) 294-7663 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to learn more about their work with siding.