When it comes to painting your house, choosing the right colour is everything. And although colours like bold violet and lime green might excite you, your neighbours aren’t likely to share that same enthusiasm. Whether you’re part of a homeowners association (HOA) or not, keeping the neighbourhood happy is always in your best interest. But don’t worry–that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to say goodbye to your dream colours. Let’s discuss how you can add colour to your home exterior without annoying the neighbours.
Talk To Your Neighbours
Step one is talking with your neighbours–this is a courtesy you should extend anytime you take on a house renovation project. Additionally, talking with the neighbours is the fastest way to gauge their feelings. You might get lucky and realize they’re okay with any colour you choose.
Get Creative With Doors And Trim
Painting your home’s trim or front door is an easy project that provides a big impact. Painting these smaller sections of your house allows you to incorporate colours that may be too overwhelming for the entire exterior. Other areas you can add a pop of colour to include:
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Shutters
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Deck or stair railing
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Garage Door
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Yard fence
In some cases, painting your doors and trim a neutral colour can help tone down a bold exterior paint colour. For example, you might be able to get away with a red-painted house if it has simple white trim outlining it.
Settle On A Different Shade
Sometimes your favourite colour just needs to be toned down to be digestible. If you’re willing to compromise, you can still enjoy a colourful and unique house without being too in-your-face about it. Instead of lime green, opt for a subtle sage or a darker forest green. Instead of purple or fuchsia, try a lilac or mauve colour with grey undertones. Instead of bright yellow, look for a shade of beige that features yellow undertones. Surprisingly enough, beige comes in a myriad of shades with different undertones, making it a safe bet for anyone looking to add a subtle amount of colour.
Have Fun With Foliage
If you do live in an HOA, they may have a list of pre-approved house paint colours for the neighbourhood. If that’s the case you’ll have to get more creative with how you add your colour. But don’t worry–even with a white house you can add pops of colour with various plants, hanging baskets of flowers, and more. Foliage truly pops on a black-painted house, so opt for a darker colour if you can.
Speak With A Professional
Odds are you’ll be looking at the front of your house for years to come. So, you want to pick a colour that you’ll love just as much a few years down the road as you do right now. If you’re unsure of what colour to settle on, calling a professional can help. At Encore Painting we’re with you through every step of the painting process. Book a colour consultation with our in-house designer and let us find a colour that speaks to your needs and personal taste. Ready to get the ball rolling? Contact us and receive your free, no-obligation painting quote today. We’re here for you 24/7.