How To Choose Siding And Trim Colors

A brown trim creates a rich look to homes that are sided in earth toned yellows.

How to choose siding and trim colors.

Choose your siding color before choosing accent colors when it comes to color coordinating your home exterior remember that your siding color is what is most prominent on your home so choose a color that you really like. The color of your roof plays a huge role in your exterior color choice. However darker hues and pale shades also make fantastic choices. Trim colors are used for the window and door casings eaves and roof edging.

The combinations are endless but the end result is a home that will shine for years to come. Request a sample of the color from a pro and take it home to look at it in full sunlight. A more neutral colored roof can match an array of colors while a darker roof is often softened with a lighter siding color. Simply click any combination of the color tabs in the 3 sections below and you ll see the results on the home pictured below.

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. Then choose complementary shades for elements such as doors and window frames. Your landscape plays a role in your siding color choice as well. How much you want your roof to stand out is up to you.

Choose a secondary siding color and stone color. The most important aspect to finding the right siding and trim color combination for your home is all about choosing colors that best represent your personality.