How to Choose the Right Exterior Color
But it's not always easy to narrow down the choices. Are you a red person? A yellow person? How can you be sure? Here are some of our best exterior color palette tips and links to help you find out which color will work best for your home.
How to start. Take
inspiration from your home's architecture, other exterior colors, the
surroundings and your personality to narrow down your color choices.
See: Clues to Finding the Right Color for Your House 5 Easy Tips for Choosing Your Exterior Paint Palette |
See: When to Paint Your Home Red
Yellow. A yellow
exterior doesn't have to look light and sunny — unless you want it to.
While some yellow exteriors look right out of a fairy tale, others can
feel incredibly sophisticated. A yellow with more neutral undertones
works surprisingly well with many trim colors, while brighter yellows can look great on a front door.
See: When to Paint Your Home Yellow |
Brown. Brown homes
don't have to be boring. Rich chocolatey shades, stone-inspired beiges
and reddish cedar hues can help ground a home to its environment.
See: When to Paint Your House Brown |
See: When to Paint Your Home Gray
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White. There's a
reason white is such a classic exterior house color — it fits just about
every home style. White can also be a dramatic choice, especially if
you live in a lushly landscaped area where a bright white home will
stand out.
See: White Delights on Home Exteriors of All Styles |
See: Bold and Black Exterior House Color
Multicolored. While
many modern homes seem to veer more toward neutrals, the homes during
the second half of the 19th century embraced bright, multicolored
exterior palettes. Different colors helped to highlight the incredible
details on these homes. Multicolored palettes can still be found on
beautifully detailed homes today, like this one.
See: When to Give Your Home a Coat of Many Colors |