The exterior of your home plays an important role in its curb appeal – or that crucial first impression people make when they see it. A well-kept home exterior goes a long way toward improving curb appeal.
Color also plays an important role in this function. The color you choose for your home can impact the way that people perceive it, and that color extends not only from the siding, but also the trim and areas such as composite wood shutters.
The right siding and shutter color combinations can have a profound impact on the way your home is perceived. Colors that work well together to create both subtle and bold designs can help give your home’s exterior a cohesive appearance that really enhances its style.
Siding and Shutter Color Combinations
Check out these 7 stunning siding and shutter color combinations to see what may be possible on your own home.
1. Green and Tan
Natural color palettes, such as green and tan, are one of the most universally popular color combinations you can use on your home. Varying shades of brown and green are found paired together throughout nature, which makes them an ideal combination for your home as well. Not only do the colors work well together, they have the ability to create a soothing, serene atmosphere around your home, much the way that nature does to the viewer.
2. Blue/Gray with Black
When you want to create a very subtle appearance for your home’s exterior, one of the best ways to do so is to choose colors that are analogous, or that sit beside one another on the color wheel. Gray and black and analogous colors, which make them the perfect match. This gray has a deep blue undertone that adds some personality to the home, while still creating that classic, subtle look.
3. Brick and Taupe
Many people like the idea of using a neutral color palette on their home exterior. Too many neutral shades can begin to look a bit bland, however. That’s what makes taupe such a nice choice for the background or siding color on a home. Taupe works well with a variety of accent colors, balanced as it is between tan and gray. Pairing the taupe with brick red shutters adds personality, while still keeping a classic and overall neutral appearance for the home.
4. Yellow and Black
When you want to make a statement on your exterior, you don’t need to reach for the bold or vivid colors to do so. Sometimes simply pairing very light and dark shades together or warm and cool shades together can have the same effect. This pale yellow home has rich black shutters that contrast the yellow in two ways – tone and temperature. That makes them pop against the yellow, but not in a way that is out of harmony with the style and architecture of the home. Instead, you get a style that is cohesive with the home, yet daring enough to capture everyone’s attention.
5. Tan and Brown
Another way to create a subtle, analogous color scheme for your home’s exterior is to blend different shades of the same color. In this case, the siding of the home is a light tan, while the shutters are several shades darker. This produces a calm, quiet appearance for the home; there are no surprises here, no drama, and no pops of color. Instead, you have a peaceful appearance that blends in perfectly with the style and architecture of the house.
6. Olive and Brick
Analogous colors aren’t the only ones that work well together when paired up, sometimes complementary colors also work well on an exterior. Complementary colors sit opposite one another on the color wheel, and create more vivid, dynamic views when used in the same place. This home makes great use of this with an olive green siding and brick red shutters. The muted tones of both the siding and the shutters match one another, while the colors themselves contrast. This creates a subtly dramatic appearance that helps the home stand out from the crowd – a must in this line of townhouses.
7. True Gray and Black
Not all shades of gray have a warm or cool undertone or a secondary color undertone. Some are strictly gray, whether light, dark, or medium in tone. All shades of gray pair beautifully with black to create a subtle, classic, and dynamic appearance for your home. The lighter the gray siding, the more dynamic the appearance becomes, but even darker grays can have stunning results with this combination.
Get Your Perfect Exterior Color Combination
With so many different color combinations available, you’re sure to find one that matches your home’s style and architecture perfectly. Color has a profound impact on the way people view your home, so make sure it sends the message you intend, and give your home the exterior makeover it deserves.
