So, you want to avoid being the lime green house with purple shutters that sticks out like a sore thumb.
But you’ve also looked through so many slideshows of top siding colors that you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and lost. Take a break from scrolling through colors and check out this guide on choosing the best vinyl siding colors for timeless curb appeal!
What’s Your Neighborhood Like?
First things first, take a drive through your neighborhood. Take note of what colors you like and don’t like.
Do you want to blend into the canvas and compliment the houses around you? Or do you want to mix things up and have your house stand out?
If you live in a neighborhood with an HOA check if there is a list of recommended colors, especially if you’re feeling like making a bold choice.
What’s Your House Like?
There are multiple facets to think about that affect how to choose a siding color for your home. Take the following things into consideration.
Existing Brick, Stone, or Siding
If you have existing brick or stonework, you’ll need to make sure that the color you choose lends to those tones and textures. Different types of siding and how it’s installed will lend to the style of your home and what colors might look best.
Size of Your Home
Consider the size of your home. If it is a medium to large house be wary of going too dark. While the color may look great in a small area when sampling, too much of a dark color can be overwhelming on a large canvas.
A smaller home might benefit from the help of a dark or bright color. Light colors make a smaller home blend into the yard and landscape, looking even smaller. Help a small house stand out with your color choice.
Landscaping
Take your landscape into consideration as well. If there is a lot of landscape design with trees, flowers, and color then choose a more neutral home exterior color as a backdrop to the landscape. With less landscaping and colors to draw the eye, you have more freedom of expression with your home color.
Roof
What is the color and style of your roof?
A darker roof will require some contrast. If your exterior color is too dark then you are back to the same issue of the color being overwhelming.
A lighter or more neutral color roof will complement just about any exterior color. Keep in mind the undertones of your roof’s color with the lighter shingles, they are not a flat color and will have flecks of accent in them that can affect how they look with your color choice.
Use a company like Amenity Roofing Siding & Gutters to help you choose a roof or siding color that works well together.
The Best Vinyl Siding Colors Should Highlight Your Personal Preference
The details of your home and neighborhood can help steer you in a direction that will work well for finding the best vinyl siding colors for timeless curb appeal. But don’t forget that at the end of the day, it is your home and you should love the color you choose! Don’t be afraid to choose a color you love instead of a color you “should” choose.
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