Whether trying to up the resale value of your home or just increase its curb appeal, painting the exterior of your home can be a daunting task. When painting the exterior of a house, not only is the homeowner affected but the entire neighborhood is as well. Exterior hues can affect the entire street which puts a lot of responsibility and pressure on the homeowners when choosing a color palette.
There are also many other factors that come into play when painting the exterior of a house that aren’t involved with painting the interior, such as: landscaping, roofing, etc. Here are some factors that you should consider when choosing an exterior paint color:
Plan Around Hard to Change Elements
Unless you are completely gutting the house and yard, there are certain features on the property that you may want to plan your color palette around. These hard to change elements could include roof shingles, sidewalks, driveways, stonework, landscaping, etc. Consider paint colors that will tie together the undertones in these items together harmoniously. For example, the color should also enhance the landscaping. Consider your tree and shrub colors when shopping for the new color. If your front yard is full of yellow and orange flowers, you may want to stick with a warmer exterior color. On the other hand, if your house is surrounded by woodlands, it won’t be harmonious with a pastel painted house.
Neighborhood Pattern
Ensure that you are taking the rest of the neighborhood into consideration. If all homes are a neutral beige or tan, you don’t want a bright purple house. You don’t want your house sticking out like a sore thumb on your block. Choose a color that somewhat fits in with the other homes around you. You can still add some personality into the décor and/or trim of the house.
Climate
Your area’s climate can play a large roll in how your exterior home color blends or sticks out. Take into account the paint color you have in mind in both a stark, snowy winter as well as a blooming, sunny summer. A Florida home that is aqua blue may not fit as well in Colorado where snow is abundant.
Architectural Style and Area
Your exterior color should augment the style of house you have. Whether you have a bungalow, colonial, or mid-century modern ranch, the paint scheme should feel appropriate to the style and respect the integrity of its architecture. For example, Victorian houses normally take on bolder hues.
For more information about choosing your exterior paint color, contact the Ft Myers painting professionals from Noel Painting today!
