How to choose the perfect exterior paint colours

Selecting the right mix of exterior paint colours can be daunting, but it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your home. The colour you choose should complement your property’s architecture, surroundings, and your personal style. Here are some tips to guide your decision:

1. Consider Your Home’s Style

Different architectural styles lend themselves to specific colour palettes.

For example:

• Bungalows: often look stunning in bold, contrasting colours like deep greens or burgundies paired with lighter trims.
• Modern homes: tend to favour minimalist, neutral shades like soft greys, deep blacks or crisp whites.
• Traditional homes: often embrace classic colours like navy blue, beige, or earthy browns.

2. Coordinate with Your Surroundings

Take cues from the natural environment around your property. Homes nestled among trees may benefit from earthy tones like moss green or warm taupe, while houses near the beach often look best with coastal blues and whites.

3. Don’t Forget the Trim

The colour of your trim, shutters, and doors can either blend seamlessly or stand out as a bold accent. A light-coloured trim with a darker main colour creates a crisp, polished look, while black or dark grey trim adds drama and elegance.

4. Test Before You Commit

Before deciding on a final colour, we always recommend testing small patches on different areas of your home. This helps you see how the colours react to natural light at different times of day and evening.

5. We recommend using 3 colours, total!

Ok, so there’s something with how we take in colour that means that adding a fourth colour takes away contrast from the overall look and feel of your home. Three colours includes the roof and concrete base around the home (if you have one). An example we’ve seen work well is the roof and concrete base are the same colour, the cladding is another and then the windows, doors and trims the third colour.

Images sourced from Dulux

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