Just a short post to talk about what to consider when choosing color for the exterior of your home.
- Your neighbors – sometimes it’s not the easiest thing to want to consider, but you must consider the environment that will be surrounding your color choices. Colors have meaning and sometimes a very loud voice when placed next to another color. Make sure that you are not choosing a color that will look awful because it’s next to the wrong color…
- I like to work in odd numbers. There is something about the interest odd numbers create. I like when there is at least 3 colors in a palette, but I’m usually more of a 5 color girl!
- Choose your color outside!!!! Make sure you aren’t deciding what color to paint or which siding you are using while at your kitchen table! The outside light is, oh! so much different and it’s so important to make sure that you are considering the washed out effect the sun can have. I have met many clients who are mulling over a white for an exterior, only to have every white look extremely similar because the sunlight washes out the nuances so quickly.
Here’s a recent transformation that we worked on. We meaning The Painting Company. We painted and picked the palette. Let us know your thoughts. I was excited about the end result with the new design.
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March 23, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Mary
I too love the power of odd numbers. I am a 3-color girl. And I also have had exterior colors influenced by neighbors both positive and negative. I returned to an exterior consultaion becuase the client said their neighbors hated the colors. I asked her if these were neighbors she normally socialized with? The answer was no. So I thought it was rude for these neighbors, who have never spoken to my client before, decided to voice their opinion when something changes. We stuck with the original selections. 🙂
The after photo looks wonderful! I love the black accent color. It really makes the architectural details at the roof stand out. Good job!
March 25, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Rachel
So much better! nice work