With so many colors of the rainbow, the combinations are limitless. Choosing a color for your house can be a daunting task; and one requiring multiple decisions at that. Most houses are painted using more than one color. Aside from the base color of the siding, you’ll also have to consider which colors you’ll use for the door, paint, trim, and accents of your house.  Consulting a professional painting contractor can help you in this process but you may want to get an idea before they arrive.

The color you decide to put on your home is a decision that will greet you when you put your key in your door at the end of each day, and when you first open your eyes every morning. Your home plays an important role in conferring your personality, style, preferences, and even your general nature. Warm colors (reds, oranges, and yellows) cause us to feel psychologically active, while cool colors (blues, greens, and purples) make us feel relaxed. As you walk throughout your house, consider the type of feeling you want each room to elicit to help you choose your palette. Choose complementary colors and avoid extreme contrasts between rooms to provide balance throughout your home.  Want to add a little drama and flash? Go for darker colors, especially for trims, window sashes, and rails. Want to let your other possessions shine? Choose light, mellow tones that will take a back stage to your belongings.

Deciding on the colors for the interior and exterior of your house takes some varying approaches. After all, everyone sees the outside of your home; only a select few see the inside. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when choosing your paint colors:

Choosing Colors for the Exterior of Your House

•    When painting the outside of your house, try to match the age and architecture of the structure, and stick with the general style of your home.
•    Also take a look at the other houses in your neighborhood and consider what colors would help create cohesion between you and your neighbors.
•    Take advice from nature and select house colors that complement your natural surroundings. Keep in mind that exterior color schemes tend to be softer and more earthy than interior schemes.
•    Consider all four seasons and how your paint color will shine during each season.
•    Look at the other features of your home.  Look at your fences, your yard, any brick structures, and your roof, and take those accents into consideration when deciding your colors.
•    Remember that light colors make things appear larger, so choose a pale shade if you want to help your abode portray a grander presence.

Choosing Colors for the Interior of Your House

•    Play up architectural features and choose colors that will nicely complement your larger pieces of furniture.
•    For small rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens, keep the palette light to amplify the space.
•    Decide what you like and what you dislike, and base your choices on your personal preference, not simply modern trends. Look for colors that will endure the changing tides of latest fashions. Not that you shouldn’t do some research by looking at design magazines and websites, but do so by keeping an eye on which color schemes are pleasing to you, not just popular.
•    Most importantly, practice your colors first by buying samples and painting a large swatch of each color on your walls first.
•    The finish of the paint also plays a big role in the final outcome. Glossy finishes reflect more light and are also washable and more wear-resistant. Eggshell and Flat finishes are good for large areas and those that have flaws and blemishes.
Think about which colors make you feel most at home, and which ones seem to fit your personality. Choose warm colors for social areas like living rooms and dining rooms, and calming, cool colors for bedrooms and study rooms. Many paint manufacturers also have online tools that allow you to practice different colors on virtual walls. Some even allow you to upload your own photos and play around with different colors on your walls.

Take a mental note as you drive through neighborhoods and visit other homes. Remember that just about anything can be color matched, so look around for inspiration in anything and everything. The right color palette can last a lifetime and see you through years of change.  If you are interested in getting some help, contact a local painting company to get you started.

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