subject: Tips For Selecting Your Home's Exterior Colours [print this page] We've all seen houses that are veritable eyesores due to their poorly selected exterior colours. If you'd like to avoid that fate for your own house, you're going to have to take your time when choosing its exterior colours. Luckily, there are plenty of great tips and tricks available for selecting the very best exterior house colours; learn more below.
When In Doubt, Go Dark:
One mistake that people commonly make when it comes to house designs Brisbane is selecting a colour that is too light. When paired with the sunshine of the area, light colours can easily look washed out and unattractive. In the store - and on a paint sample strip - colours often look darker than they really are. You have to take into account the fact that the paint will be outside day in and day out.
If you find a colour that is especially appealing to you, always be as realistic as possible about how light or dark it is. If it seems too light, go for a shade that adds a little gray or brown to the mix. At first glance - especially in the store - the colour may look "drab" or dull. When painted onto a house, though, it should look absolutely phenomenal. This is one of those little trade know-how's that house builders know well, but a regular person usually won't be aware of.
Selecting Other Colours:
After you've settled on a colour for your exterior paint, you will then need to choose trim and siding colours as the next step. The safest route when it comes to selecting complementary colours is sticking with shades that are on the same paint sample strip. These colours are usually tried-and-true combinations; using them together will generally produce visually stunning results. Many times, home improvement stores offer special exterior paint sample strips that feature complementary and coordinating colours in one convenient place. Look these over carefully to gain inspiration and ideas.
Lastly, don't forget you can always have a look through magazines and online listings for inspiration in your choice of colour for the exterior trim, siding and other features. Sometimes, unusual combinations work surprisingly well together. Remember to look at examples for homes that are from the same general area as your own; otherwise, your effort could be wasted if variations in weather and other external conditions could affect your choices differently to those in the magazine or website. Be practical about what you end up choosing, but don't be afraid to think outside the box a little. That way, you can achieve a unique - and attractive - look for your home's exterior.
