Curb appeal has become a buzz word in the housing industry. It’s that first impression you get when first looking at a home and just like that first look at your blind date, it can alter your perceptions of everything that follows.<\/p>\n
Whether you are making changes in preparation for a sale, are conforming to a homeowners association or just making a change for your own reasons, there are many options to choose from.<\/p>\n
The first step you want to take is backwards literally. Go outside, look at your house. Take a few steps back. Repeat again. Look at the dominant colors of not just the structure but the surroundings as well. A red shingle roof can be contrasted by a low grey stone wall or a large quantity of greenery around the base of the house.<\/p>\n
The next question is, are you looking to create contrast or just definition. The difference between the two is features that “STAND OUT” and ones that just stand out.<\/p>\n
If just want to add detail for a more intricate look, choose a tight color palette with choices close to the main color of the house.<\/p>\n
In fact many older homes were originally built and painted with a variety of shades on the same color. You would see a red brick house, with a front door painted a dark, almost brown red door or alcove and a light red highlight for the window trim or shutters.<\/p>\n
To create a contrast you have a few more options.<\/p>\n
If your structure has an entryway, you can choose a lighter colors scheme to highlight that area. Prominent features like a balcony or large picture window, can also be used as highlights.<\/p>\n
Normally you would choose a lighter tone to highlight your features. For instance a home with mainly earth tone features would look good with touches of sky blue or leaf green. The key is not to go overboard. You want to highlight a specific area or feature, not create a detailed work of art.<\/p>\n
Gutters and downspouts should be painted to make them as inconspicuous as possible, using the trim color on the gutters and the body color on the downspouts.<\/p>\n
Still not sure what you want to do, take a quick jaunt around your neighborhood. There should be houses made of similar materials or similar styles that you can see how different colors and patterns actually appear. If you have a homeowners association, this will also give you some insight on the available color palettes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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