A beautiful siding and roof color combination adds value to a home’s exterior and allows the personality of the home to shine through from its street view. The perfect roof and siding colors will add value to the home when it comes time to sell, and important considerations when choosing colors include the landscaping of the home, the tones of the roof and siding, and preference for a subtle versus dramatic color scheme. There are traditionally three main considerations when it comes to exterior color schemes; the dominating field color, the accent color, and the trim color. Window trim and field colors are chosen to complement each other whereas the accent color catches the eye and adds aesthetic value to the home.
Strategies for Color Combinations
When it comes to pairing siding and roof colors, it is generally advised to choose a complementary neutral scheme and that the roof color provides a contrast to the rest of the house. For general color guidelines, white siding pairs well with brown, black, gray, green, and blue roof colors. Tan siding pairs best with brown, black, and dark greens and blues. Green homes have a great deal of flexibility. Grays and whites pair beautifully with blue homes. Red and black, gray and blue, black and taupe, and other neutral paired combinations are statements of style without appearing overpowering or overwhelming.
Warm and cool color palettes are generally best paired together, for example, a brick-red roof can be paired with a warm shade of tan or brown. Cool roofing that is black or grey will want a complimentary cool color such as blue or gray. Considerations such as the personality of the neighborhood or the climate are important, as a homeowner will want to decide if the goal is to fit in or stand out. Climate is also an important consideration, as many homeowners who are designing properties near lush greenery or lakes choose to select a color palette that compliments the tone of nature. Cedar Shake roofing, for example, is a popular option in lush areas, as cedar shake roofing uses wooden shingles from split logs and has an aesthetically pleasing look. The cedar shake roof life expectancy is longer than that of an asphalt roof and is more wind resistant. Cedar can increase a home’s value as it will make the home stand out, and it is an attractive quality for many home buyers, potentially leading to a quicker sale of the home.
Board and Batten Siding
Board and batten siding is one of the most popular options today. This type of siding was traditionally used in barns but is now found in a variety of styles of homes. This siding uses vertical wood panels, resulting in a layered look that many homeowners love. When paired with a dark color palette, the wall will take on a very modern look. There are plenty of advantages to choosing a white board and batten siding, including improved resale home value due to aesthetic value, a long lifespan, and versatility making it one of the best house siding options. The white color will also help keep a home more energy-efficient, and many companies offer CoolPaint, which will decrease cooling costs.
Metal Siding Color Schemes
Metal siding requires very little maintenance and is able to withstand harsh weather including snow, sleet, and wind. Metal also does not harvest bacteria or fungus that can harm a house’s foundations and pose a danger to the family. Steel sliding is quite dent-resistant, and metal slidings have evolved to embody a wide range of dynamic patterns and textures to suit the homeowner’s taste. When choosing a color combination with metal siding, complementary colors create a monochromatic scheme that brings a more classic look, while bare metal can give the home a super modern look and feel. A lighter color metal will make the house look taller and darker colors can make a tall roof feel less so.
Choosing an exterior color palette for a home can seem like a daunting task, as the exterior style of the home serves to show value and taste from the street. Whichever route is taken, a beautiful siding and roof color combination will undoubtedly add aesthetic value to a home.
Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.
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