Does the exterior of your home feel a little too monochrome? Adding some pops of color could help your home to stand out and feel more cheery. There are many ways to add color to your home’s exterior. Below are a few examples.
Flowers
Flowers can be a great way of adding a burst of color to the front of your home – whether you’re a homeowner or renting. You could add hanging baskets of flowers either side of your door, you could put flowers in window boxes or you could even turn part of a front lawn into flower beds. Try to choose hardy flowers that won’t require too much upkeep and consider sticking to a color scheme.
Gravel
Gravel driveways are low maintenance and a great way to add some color to the front of your home. While many people choose white or grey gravel, you can also buy gravel with gold tones, reddish coral tones or even a bluish hue. This House Digest guide to gravel lists a few different styles and colors for inspiration.
Siding
For a dramatic burst of color, consider looking into the brightly colored siding. Companies like James Hardie siding contractor have a wide range of siding colors to choose from. It’s best to hire a professional when installing siding as it can be a tricky job. With many types of wooden siding, as well as brick and plaster exteriors, you may be able to simply repaint them another color.
Roof
Roofs can also be used to add color to your exterior. While most forms of natural stone tiling are limited to certain colors, materials like metal can come in all different hues from autumn red to roman blue. A brightly colored roof is certain to make an impression – check out this guide to different roof color combos.
Windows
There could also be ways to add color to your windows. Timber window frames can be painted in all kinds of colors, while metal window frames come in various tones. Beyond the frame, you could consider adding colored shutters. And of course, the curtains you choose can have an impact too.
Front door
A brightly colored front door can help to draw attention to the entrance, making your home more inviting to guests. Blue and green are two of the most popular front door colors at the moment. Red is also very popular and can contrast well with white. You may be able to repaint your existing door, or you may prefer to simply choose a new door already in a different color.
Garage door
You could also consider painting your garage door with a bold color. Many people pair this color with their front door to create a sense of harmony. Most garage doors are made of metal, in which case you’ll want to use a metal-appropriate steel paint. Other materials of garage door may require different paints. This post offers a few tips on how to paint a garage door.
