Make a statement with an inspired exterior

When it comes to exterior color schemes, changing the color of your siding can not only add tremendous curb appeal, but increase value too. So whether you are remodeling your exterior to increase your resale value and bump up your curb appeal, or simply want to enhance your home’s aesthetics, making the right design choices can be overwhelming.

Here are a few tips to narrow down your selections:

Build an exterior palette around the elements of the house that won’t change, such as roofing materials and stone or brick components. You can pick contrasting but complementary colors to highlight architectural elements and add dimension.

Choose hues that are compatible with your neighborhood, architectural style and natural setting to blend your house visually with its surroundings.

Keep in mind, exterior colors shift depending on how the light hits them and can look different than they do on the color chip. Check out your samples throughout the day until you’re comfortable with your choice.

At KWP, we teamed up with the industry’s top designers to bring you our exclusive Color Trends! Stay tuned for the upcoming Color Trends 2017!

Lastly, make sure to use our Home Designer 2.0. We’ve made it easy to design and visualize your remodeling or new construction projects.

Follow these tips, you will be sure to find your individual style and will make the statement you were looking for.

KWP Online Home Exterior Design Tool – Home Designer 2.0

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Find the Right Color Siding

New siding is exciting! It is a way to completely change the look of your home and amp up your curb appeal. We want to help you make the best choice for your home. There are a few things you should consider before you choose your perfect siding color. Style of Your Home Some home styles commonly stick to one exterior color, while other styles allow for multiple colors. A few common home styles and color themes: Cape Cod – You can have fun with accents like window shutters Craftsman – Allows for a lot of natural colors with trim, brick, and stone Contemporary – Usually sticks to one or two colors Prairie – Sticks to one color, but has lots of windows and organic patterns Ranch – Often has one color, with a complimentary trim color Cottage – Tends to have brighter exterior colors Your Neighborhood Pay attention to the homes in your neighborhood. Are there any colors you like? You may want your home to stand out in the neighborhood, but don’t make it an eyesore! Try to keep your siding color in the ballpark of the other homes. Some neighborhoods have rules about home color, so make sure to check before you change the color of your home. Testing Your Siding Color Whatever color you choose, make sure it looks good in every light. You may hate how light the color of your house is when the sun hits it. Take a look at your color swatches throughout the day, for several days. Complementary Siding Colors Complementary colors can add some extra pizzazz to your home. Trim, doors, windows and railings are often painted complementary colors. Color of Your Roof The color of your roof plays a huge role in your exterior color choice. A more neutral colored roof can match an array of colors, while a darker roof is often softened with a lighter siding color. How much you want your roof to stand out is up to you. Size of Your Home Swatches are small and your home is big! A color might look lighter or darker when applied to a home. Keep this in mind when you pick your color. Darker siding colors might be too intense on a larger scale. Lighter siding colors might not be intense enough. If yo

Make a statement with an inspired exterior

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