Make The Outside of The Bedroom Beautiful!
The paint job is one of the first things that people notice when looking at a house. Few aspects of a home’s design have as great of an impact on the curb appeal. If you’re looking to buy, sell, or lease a property, one of the easiest things you can do to make your property more desirable is change or improve the color scheme by doing a little exterior painting in Nassau. This can be a big task but if you follow these tips, you’ll be sure to have a beautiful looking property.
Be Aware of Neighbors' Exterior Paint Colors
Unless you live way out in the country, chances are that you have neighbors. You’ll want to pick some colors for your house that won’t shock your neighbors into not speaking to you! Try to consider what will work in your neighborhood. In other words, look at the whole picture--think of your neighborhood as fabric. Be sure to look into house covenants as well. Many builders have stipulations on the color of brick chosen. It’s not uncommon for an upscale builder to stipulate that there cannot be the same color brick used by houses that are side by side. This can hold true for paint as well. Not all areas have these rules but if you live in one of these neighborhoods you need to abide by the covenants. Make sure the exterior color of your home blends with the rest of the neighborhood. You can still be unique...but don’t be an eyesore.
Think of Your House as One Unit
Look at your entire house from the outside. Look at your roof. Is it slate, copper, cedar shakes, or colored asphalt? What colors are in the bricks and other natural materials? It’s important to take all of these colors into consideration so that you can make a cohesive color scheme and give your home a thoughtful and well-designed appearance. You are more likely to change the paint color of the exterior than changing the color of your roof. What colors does your landscape favor and are there any natural elements such as trees or ponds within eye distance? The combinations of all the above can help influence your color choices. If nothing else, it can eliminate colors you don’t want and make the selection somewhat easier.
Darker Colors
Darker colors are great for drawing the eye to architectural details you don't want to be missed. If you have a particular feature that you want to highlight, such as an archway or trim, draw attention to it by using darker colors. Darker colors make things appear a bit smaller than they are and are a great choice for recessed panels. If you have features that protrude from the wall surface, highlight those with lighter colors, as they will stand out more and have greater contrast against the darker shades. Darker colors are more susceptible to fading and damage from the elements. This means that they will need to be touched up more often and require more maintenance than lighter shades.
Consider the Number of Colors
Getting the number of colors involved in your home’s paint scheme right is incredibly important. Too many colors can leave your home looking like a confusing work of modern art, while too few can leave it looking bland and drab. There are many different factors that will affect the number of colors you choose. Some homes are able to take as many as 7 colors on the exterior. This is usually done only when there are architectural elements on the exterior structure. Due to the nature of its architecture, a Victorian house will have many possibilities for multiple colors. Take a ride around neighborhoods that have similar style lines as you have on the outside of your home. Start out your design with a few colors and then add others. A great way to compare colors is to go to your local paint store and get paint chips to get a visual of color combinations. Most professional shops have handy pint-size samplers available for a few dollars that you can take home and test on your exterior. Do the same thing you would do on an interior wall when choosing a color. Paint a small section on the exterior material of all the colors you have selected. The material you are painting on can make the color you selected look completely different than it does on the paint chip.
Be Aware of Neighbors' Exterior Paint Colors
Unless you live way out in the country, chances are that you have neighbors. You’ll want to pick some colors for your house that won’t shock your neighbors into not speaking to you! Try to consider what will work in your neighborhood. In other words, look at the whole picture--think of your neighborhood as fabric. Be sure to look into house covenants as well. Many builders have stipulations on the color of brick chosen. It’s not uncommon for an upscale builder to stipulate that there cannot be the same color brick used by houses that are side by side. This can hold true for paint as well. Not all areas have these rules but if you live in one of these neighborhoods you need to abide by the covenants. Make sure the exterior color of your home blends with the rest of the neighborhood. You can still be unique...but don’t be an eyesore.
Think of Your House as One Unit
Look at your entire house from the outside. Look at your roof. Is it slate, copper, cedar shakes, or colored asphalt? What colors are in the bricks and other natural materials? It’s important to take all of these colors into consideration so that you can make a cohesive color scheme and give your home a thoughtful and well-designed appearance. You are more likely to change the paint color of the exterior than changing the color of your roof. What colors does your landscape favor and are there any natural elements such as trees or ponds within eye distance? The combinations of all the above can help influence your color choices. If nothing else, it can eliminate colors you don’t want and make the selection somewhat easier.
Darker Colors
Darker colors are great for drawing the eye to architectural details you don't want to be missed. If you have a particular feature that you want to highlight, such as an archway or trim, draw attention to it by using darker colors. Darker colors make things appear a bit smaller than they are and are a great choice for recessed panels. If you have features that protrude from the wall surface, highlight those with lighter colors, as they will stand out more and have greater contrast against the darker shades. Darker colors are more susceptible to fading and damage from the elements. This means that they will need to be touched up more often and require more maintenance than lighter shades.
Consider the Number of Colors
Getting the number of colors involved in your home’s paint scheme right is incredibly important. Too many colors can leave your home looking like a confusing work of modern art, while too few can leave it looking bland and drab. There are many different factors that will affect the number of colors you choose. Some homes are able to take as many as 7 colors on the exterior. This is usually done only when there are architectural elements on the exterior structure. Due to the nature of its architecture, a Victorian house will have many possibilities for multiple colors. Take a ride around neighborhoods that have similar style lines as you have on the outside of your home. Start out your design with a few colors and then add others. A great way to compare colors is to go to your local paint store and get paint chips to get a visual of color combinations. Most professional shops have handy pint-size samplers available for a few dollars that you can take home and test on your exterior. Do the same thing you would do on an interior wall when choosing a color. Paint a small section on the exterior material of all the colors you have selected. The material you are painting on can make the color you selected look completely different than it does on the paint chip.