Exterior House Painting Light Trim Dark Siding

When it comes to exterior house colors darker is never the answer says jeff neal a project estimator with painting contractor capital coating.

Exterior house painting light trim dark siding.

This home reverses that using a dark gray trim on a white home. Frequently a white trim is used on a dark home to create a very crisp clean look. Black or charcoal gray roof colors are the most classic. So if you have a dark grey exterior with light grey exterior trim that would be considered a monochromatic palette.

Dark exterior colors can also camouflage a weird architectural feature or two as in the michigan home of michelle adams of the maryn and domino magazine fame. You can minimize attention to unattractive elements such as downspouts air conditioning units vents and gutters by painting them the same color as the wall of the house or by choosing a trim color that is a similar shade. For example if the wall of your house is a light color choose a darker color. Even though this siding is brown which i m avoiding i do love this shot for inspiration.

Light colors make a house look larger and more inviting and if painted on a house that s sited away from the curb they can bring the structure visually forward. Photograph courtesy of grant k. This exterior s rough surface causes the salmon exterior house paint color to appear as varying dark and light shades which creates a time weathered look that suits the home s old world architecture. The brown window trim and front door pair nicely with the salmon because the outdoor paint colors share the same orange undertones.

On the other hand if you want to emphasize textures such as the grooves in siding or the trim pieces on a facade black paint will outline the layers. Any blemish chip gouge or flaw on an exterior wall will draw more attention if it s painted black. Dark sophisticated colors bring the drama while still meshing with a variety of other trim colors materials and textures. Dark colors meanwhile make a.

Use a monochromatic finish for your home s exterior trim a monochromatic color palette is considered different shades of one hue. If possible paint soffits and porch ceilings the lightest color to keep the interior bright. Exterior colors near windows can affect the light in your interior. While a fresh coat of smoky gray navy blue or black paint on your home s exterior may look good for a while it s probably not long for this world.

According to neal dark paint will eventually chalk and discolor due to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. Find inspiration in your own backyard. Saturated jade green shutters punctuate the elegant facade with jewel tone richness.