Best Colors for Exterior House Painting

It’s time to paint the exterior of your home, but you don’t know if you should just repaint it the same color or go for a whole new look. This decision is a huge one for our customers. We completely understand why because changing the color of your home can be quite overwhelming. You’re used to seeing your house one color, and in just a day, it can look completely different. The good news is that we’re often changing the colors of people’s homes, so we can help you. Color consultation is part of our exterior house painting services. 

Signs It’s Time for Exterior House Painting

You probably already know you need to paint the exterior of your house. The paint may be peeling, chipping, or has lost its luster over the years. To put it bluntly, it just doesn’t look good.

Painting the outside of a home will make it look brand new again. Everything will look clean and bright. Don’t worry; bright doesn’t mean, “Whoa…look at that house!” It means it looks NICE.

Now you know whether it’s time for exterior painting, and the next question is, “Should you have it repainted the same color or a different one?”

Repainting the Exterior the Same Color or a Different Color

The first question you should ask yourself is, “Do you like the current color?” If you immediately think, “Meh… not really.” You should go with that feeling. You want to love the way your exterior looks – you see it every day.

The other question you should ask yourself is, “Do I love the color of another house and wish mine was the same?” If the answer is yes, then we don’t have to tell you what that means. 

If you’re on the path of changing the color of your house’s exterior, you’ll need a professional painter to help you. Changing the color of the house isn’t simply just putting up another color. In most cases, the house has to be primed first, so it doesn’t show through when you put another coat of paint on it.

This is one of the most common reasons people end up not liking the color of their house. It ends up not being the color they chose because it mixed with the existing paint color.  

Once the house is primed, the new paint can be applied. Having an exterior house painter do this for you will ensure the paint goes on evenly and smoothly, so the house look absolutely amazing afterwards.

How to Choose a New Exterior Paint Color

You have many options when it comes to choosing an exterior paint color. You must think of the colors for the following:

• Shutters
• Roof Shingles
• Trim
• Brick Work
• Foundation
• Paver Stones
• Driveway
• Walkway
• Outdoor Decor
• Fence

The paint color you choose should compliment the colors of these areas/items outside of your home. This will give you the picture perfect look you’re after to enhance your home’s curb appeal.

Possible color combinations that work well are:

• Blue/White
• Cranberry/Brown
• Green/Beige
• Blue/Grey
• Brown/Beige
• White/Black
• Yellow/White
• Red/White
• Red/Grey
• Yellow/Black

You can also do two-toned. This would be a dark blue with a baby blue color. Or, a darker green with a lighter green.

Usually, it’s best to have the trim lighter than the color of the exterior, and then the shutters darker than the exterior.

Contact Us for Additional Exterior House Painting Help

We know that you’re likely still trying to figure out what colors will look best for your home. We would be glad to help you. When you request a free in-home estimate, our CertaPro Painters® of Columbus – Auburn estimator will come to your home and sit with you to discuss what you would like painted and what colors you desire. If you’re not sure, we’ll help you decide. We can point out which colors would complement everything around your home and show you swatches of the shades that would work best.

We’ve painted thousands of homes, so we know what looks good and what does not. Call us now to schedule an in-home estimate and color consultation at 866-273-4096. You can also use our online request form to set up a time right here on your website.