Industry pros share their insights for getting a timeless exterior color scheme that fits your home.
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Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?
Today, its easier to get a new look with paint.
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Essentially, it uses different shades of the same color."
If the home has a mix of siding styles, subtle color variations can help textures stand out.
Alternatively, you could create contrast by incorporating different colors.
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Restrained colors complement the simple architecture and palettes that are hallmarks of classic styles like Colonial and Farmhouse.
The most successful vinyl siding color selections pay attention to the key elements of the home’s style.
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Geographic Location
Some architectural styles and geographic areas have well-known historical color schemes that can inform your decisions.
In other cases, strong color cues are inherent in the home’s architectural style.
For example,Victorian homesare usually more playful and bold in their colors.
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This is especially true for ornate details, but siding, too, can be colorful.
Similarly, with their smaller size and charm, cottage-style homes often embrace lighter hues.
In coastal areas, siding becomes brighter, with vibrant pastels and blues.
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Design Elements
Architectural styles may also feature design elements that lend themselves to color selections.
Contemporary homesoften have strong lines, asymmetrical geometry, sustainable material selections, and green building principles.
Recognizing your home’s style can also help you create a more modern look.
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The bolder, warmer colors work together thanks in part to the simplicity of the architecture.
Be sure toconsider the roof colorwhen choosing your trim, accent, and vinyl siding colors.
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Architects, designers, and builders are also sources for updating newer homes.
it’s possible for you to also look to vinyl siding brands and paint companies.
They might also have insight into regional, historical, or style-specific color solutions.
For example,Sherwin-Williams Americas Heritage Paletteis based on historical home exteriors.
Many digital tools can help you imagine new vinyl siding colors on your home.
Its a great way to discover what you like (or dont).
Avoid anything too trendy that will date the house more quickly, says Lechner.
If you plan to sell, use classic colors that have a broad appeal.
Blue hues anddarker gray colorstop vinyl siding color trends, but traditional whites and grays remain strong.
We asked the pros for their picks on tried-and-true vinyl siding colors.
Use black, gray, or deeper colors on shutters to contrast the all-white siding.
This palette is popular for farmhouse styles as well.
The most popular trim color remains white, says Lechner.
Pair white or cream trim withgreen sidingfor a classic combination.
For a more contemporary style, she recommends replacing the white trim with ashade of sage.
Blue vinyl siding with white trim is another traditional color scheme.
The darker the blue, the more dramatic the exterior.
Wadden recommends adding a yellow door to this scheme.
Contrary to popular belief, beige does not have to equal boring, though.
Pair this light palette with a darker roof color and a wow of color for the front door.
That’s the beauty of beigeanything goes with it.
For any style or exterior scheme, acolorful front dooris a good choice.
It adds a touch of curb appeal that feels appropriate for even the most dignified architectural styles.
Plus, it’s a way to incorporate the many brighter colors not typically part of vinyl siding palettes.
