Choosing the paint for your home isn’t quite as simple as selecting your favorite color. A successful exterior painting project will consider several variables, from the surroundings to the style of the home. Here are a few tips to guide your decision. 

How to Select a Paint Color for Your Home Exterior

1. Identify the Home’s Style

Before jumping into favorite shades, step back and identify an aesthetic direction for your exterior painting choice. For a traditional look, consider shades of beige or cream. For a more modern approach, a brighter splash of color like blue may work well. You can also choose a green or brown if your home is more rustic. Reflecting on the style of the interior can offer useful clues about what would match outside as well.

2. Consider the Neighbors

Before deciding on a shade, examine the colors used in neighboring houses. You likely don’t want to copy a neighbor’s color, which may lead to resentment on their part and lend a cookie-cutter look to the neighborhood.

Consider a contrasting tone, so both houses stand out, or a complementary one that underscores that they exist in the same community. If houses in the area tend to be quite different from one another, it makes sense to honor that culture and opt for a contrast. If the community seems to have a common aesthetic, then you might consider a complementary route. 

3. Use a Color Visualizer

Once you have some ideas, test them with a color visualizer. These online tools let you apply different shades to an image of your house, so you can see what your exterior would look like with a particular color and make any adjustments. 

 

If you’re looking for assistance with exterior painting, reach out to Brown Painting in Kailua-Kona, HI. With over four decades of experience, the locally owned and operated company uses only high-quality Benjamin Moore® paints for their work. They also offer two-year warranties. To set up an appointment, call (808) 271-5706. Learn more about their services by visiting their website.