Choosing Siding Colors And Trim

No matter what type and species of wood siding you choose it will last longer and look better with a protective finish.

Choosing siding colors and trim.

Beige brown and green hues for craftsman style homes. Request a sample of the color from a pro and take it home to look at it in full sunlight. This could explain why houses are often light colored. Simply click any combination of the color tabs in the 3 sections below and you ll see the results on the home pictured below.

Blue shades for farmhouse style homes. For example if you have a darker roof paired with a darker siding color house your house could actually be absorbing 70 90 of the radiant energy from the sun. Trim colors for red houses red house with beige trim. Trim colors for green houses green house with white trim.

Select option below soffit fascia. Paint or solid color stain provides the best protection from weather and uv damage. You want a well balanced color palette on your home which means including warm and cool tones. If you re unsure about what to pick land on one complementary color that offers a bright focal point and one hue that s a shade or two lighter or darker than your main siding color.

The main hue needs accents that are lighter or darker. Choose either two or three shades to update window trim doors and railings. If you choose a main siding color that is a cool neutral give it contrast to help it pop by choosing a warm secondary color. But if you want the look of natural wood grain ask for a clear exterior finish that provides uv protection and is formulated for wood siding.

Selecting the right siding color can be a natural way to help keep your house cooler and more comfortable. Choose a secondary siding color and stone color. Green siding may be considered retro but it is of the moment with a little black mixed in. Gray green siding looks especially sharp when coupled with white trim.

One siding color does not make a color scheme. Overall there s a massive surge in popularity for grey siding white trim fiber cement board and batten styles and two tone color combinations. Linen white instead of off white for white homes. Select option below trim.

Select option below color. Select option below siding.