Be the Envy of Your Neighbors with These 4 Exterior Color Tips

Your home is your pride and joy. As a homeowner, you are diligent about quickly repairing issues, manicuring your lawn, and keeping everything spic and span, inside and out. Naturally, you want your neighbors to share in that delight, and choosing an attractive exterior paint color is one of the best ways to do it. Sometimes, however, selecting a color for the outside of your house can be even more difficult than painting your rooms. How do you make your home stand out without sticking out like a sore thumb?

The Orlando painters at New Ceilings have a great deal of experience in helping homeowners determine the best colors and finishes for their beautiful, unique homes. Here are just a few expert tips to keep in mind:

• Stand out–but not too much. While we think it’s a great idea to show off your personality through your home’s exterior paint, a color choice that’s too loud or garish in comparison to your neighbors’ homes will wind up being more offensive than attractive. Consider your neighborhood color schemes and select a suitable color you like. You should also pay attention to any homeowners’ association rules in effect.
• Go natural.
• Do a test run. Your paint color of choice may look different in the daytime than it does in the evening. It may also look different when paired with various elements of your home’s exterior, like bricks, columns, shutters, and so on. Paint a small test area near your home’s prominent features with your selected color and be sure to view it at different times to determine whether it’s right for you after all.
• Focus on the positive. Everyone has a favorite feature or two on their homes, whether that’s the quaint shutters, a grand front door, or a colorful awning. Similarly, there are features we may wish to cover up, like awkward add-ons and gutters. Use complementary trim colors to accentuate your home’s favorite features, and stay away from bold colors in areas you want to downplay.

Even with all these handy tips, it’s best to hire a team of professional Orlando painters to take care of your exterior painting. The team at New Ceilings goes beyond the quick coat of paint, repairing and priming your walls so your color of choice will last for years to come. When you’re ready to be the envy of your neighbors, give us a call at (407) 378-6040 to receive your free color consultation and estimate.