Painting the exterior of your home is a great way to change your curb appeal, but it is a very tedious, difficult task to attempt on your own. Unless you have the skills, tools and time to complete the job, we recommend leaving it to the professionals at Texas Professional Painting.
Either way, here are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about color choice on your home’s exterior – particularly where to add some splashes of accent color.
Entryway
First and foremost, add color to your entryway. This is what visitors will see when they first walk up to your home. It is visible from the street and seen when people drive by. For a noticeable look, paint the front door a contrasting color to the rest of your house. This will allow for the door to stand out and add more color.
Keep in mind, most neighborhoods with an HOA will not allow bright colors on the exterior of the house. Check with your HOA first before painting any street visible areas.
Shutters
Accent painting is also commonly done on outdoor shutters. They can be the same color as your contrasting door - but don’t have to be. Just make sure the color you choose to paint the shutters is similar to the color of your siding. Painting the shutters a darker color will also help with not showing smudges or fingerprints left behind. If you’re not sure what colors you want to use, drive around your neighborhood and look for other houses with similar siding. This will be a good way to see what you like before actually painting.
Garage Door
Painting your garage door is also a popular way to give the exterior of your home some pizazz. The most common garage door color is white. It is simple and will match any color house. A white garage door will also add curb appeal to any home.
If you’re looking for something trendier, go for a soft gray. It’s neutral, chic and classy. It will allow for your garage doors to blend with the overall look - as opposed to being the focal point.
Resale Value
Accent painting can be a huge positive when it comes to resale, as long as your color choice isn’t too bright. Bright colors are a personal choice and can make it very difficult to resell. Homebuyers tend to be more attracted to a house painted white with accent colors.
They are the most attention-grabbing and look very sleek. When seeing a white home, it gives buyers an open mind as to what they can do with the house.
Call the Pros!
Ready to change the exterior look of your home? Contact us at Texas Professional Painting today for a free estimate!
