They say never judge a book by its cover, but at CertEX, that’s our job. After all, our lives revolve around making the outside of your home beautiful. To be able to do this, we need a keen eye for what’s in and what’s out, what will mesh well, and what will clash. Painting a house is less about technical skill and more about artistry, and as the homeowner, it’s your job to pick your style and our job to execute it. That doesn’t mean that we can’t give some pointers along the way. Here’s our complete guide to picking the best home color for your house!

 

Consider What Materials You’re Working With

Your paint color works in combination with the other architectural elements of your home, like the color of your shingles, the pitch of your roof, and the texture of your siding. The color you choose for your siding, trim, shutters, and front door all play into the overall vibe of your home. It may seem extremely overwhelming, but the key is making one decision at a time. Try looking at some houses that have a similar structure to yours or a similar roof color. What colors do you like, and which do you dislike? There’s not a specific science to creating the perfect home, it’s all up to what feels right for you.

Think About Your Location

Is your home in a rural or urban area?

What is the natural setting of your home?

Are you more of a traditionalist or an experimentalist?

A sad fact of life is that not every home color is acceptable everywhere. For example, a bright pink or turquoise may fit right in on a house on the coast in South Carolina but probably would get in trouble with the HOA of a gated community in the suburbs of Chicago. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make your home your own! You may prefer a neutral-toned home tucked away in the trees, invisible to the untrained eye. Or you may prefer a Mexican-style home with bright whites contrasted with rich terracotta. Just think about your general location before you choose a look that is too out of the box.

Sample EVERYTHING

You can never be too careful when choosing a paint color. Repainting your home is no small task. Chances are you are spending a lot of time and money to refresh your look. Make sure you have a color you absolutely love before you start. When you’re in the paint store, the paint samples will look much different than they will on your home. Take as many samples as you need, more than you need, actually. Try all of your samples on different sides of your house and take a look at them throughout the day. You’d be surprised how much a color can transform in different lighting. 

No matter what your style is, from dark and moody to light and welcoming, it’s your home, so you should make it yours. If you are looking to personalize your home with some fresh paint, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We provide top-quality exterior painting services!