Before choosing a color or style here are some important things to consider
CREATING AN ILLUSION IN SIZE
To make a small home appear larger, use light,
Coordinating colors of similar intensities.
On the other hand, to make a large home appear less massive,
use dark,
contrasting colors of different intensities.
ADDING THE RIGHT EMPHASIS
Generally speaking, warm colors, like off white and beige tones,
tend to "move toward you." Cooler colors, like blues and grays,
tend to "move away." By taking advantage of this tendency,
you can use warm colors to add emphasis to certain features,
while downplaying others by using cool colors.
CHANGING THE MOOD OF YOUR HOME
Bolder colors give your home a lively, more dramatic appearance.
Softer, subdued tones create a more restful setting.
You can change the entire mood of your home just by
Changing its color.
ADDING UNITY-PITCURE
A home with several surface areas of contrasting colors
and varying architectural features will often appear
busy or cluttered. By using monochromatic colors -
which are based on shades, tints and tones of a single color -
you can help unify these surfaces, creating the appearance
of a larger area. Monochromatic colors offer the simplest
kind of harmony, and are especially useful for
making complex lines and angles appear
less complicated
FOCUS THE VIEWERS ATTENTION
Your eye naturally gravitates to brighter colors first. So,
by limiting the number of bright colors, you can help
cut down on visual confusion. Also, when using a bright
color as an accent, don't use it frequently or you'll lessen
its ability to demand attention.
START AT THE TOP
Your roof is one of the largest color areas of your home.
Unless you plan on replacing your roof soon, you should be sure
that your other exterior colors work well with this large,
very visible element.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
In addition to your home's architectural style, trim features and roof,
remember some of the other considerations that can impact your
choice of exterior colors. These include landscaping, climate,
nearby homes, and general character and appeal of your neighborhood.
Above all, make sure you're comfortable with your color selections.
Never choose a color you don't like, even if it
follows all the "rules" of design. After all,
you're the one who will see it most often
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