Tackling colour selection for a big ticket item, like your house exterior, can be a daunting task. Although we may be tempted to explore our wild side in colour choice, we may discover what a big mistake unique colour combinations can be when it comes to selling the home.

Depending on your location, there may be a colour theme in your town or neighbourhood that you wish to maintain. Colour schemes, such as ‘West Coast Style’, are appealing to buyers looking for that authentic West Coast aesthetic. On the other hand, if your neighbourhood is more eclectic, that allows for more freedom of choice.

Siding material also affects colour selection. Vinyl, cedar, Hardie-plank, and metal cladding all look different in assorted colour combinations, or stain as in the case of cedar. The size of the home, as well as roof colour, should also be looked at before choosing. Dark siding colours draw attention to areas of the home that you may wish to accent, while lighter siding colours draw attention away from unfavourable features. These all affect the first impression of potential home buyers.

Colours should also be examined under various lighting. For instance, intense sunlight makes colours seem much brighter than on overcast days.

No matter where the home is located, neutrals are popular everywhere. They not only merge well with surroundings, but work well in eclectic neighbourhoods where there is no colour theme.

According to consumerreports.org, blue is the ideal siding colour choice when selling.

A few factors to keep in mind:

  1. Exterior house colours like putty, warm taupe, and grey hues blend in beautifully with surroundings, such as foundation walls and walkways around the home. Also, the warm, rich colour of naturally stained cedar blends perfectly in a forested area. These can be selling points to potential buyers.
  2. Yellow says cheerful, but stick to pale yellow with white trim for a classic look. Bright school bus yellow scares off most potential buyers. Alternatively, traditional lighthouse red has the ‘wow’ factor when juxtaposed against a brilliant blue sky.
  3. Monochrome siding and trim colour tends to attract the most home buyers, such as light and dark grey together.
  4. Grey and white are one of the most universally appealing colour groupings for siding.
  5. Neutral shades of beige blend in nicely in a more conservative neighbourhood.
  6. Blue and white is the most serene and popular siding pick for coastal homes—a ‘classic trend’ here to stay.
  7. Avoid bright green tones and glaring white as these have been shown to be the least popular siding colours for selling homes.
  8. After colour selection, ensure an appropriate finish. Flat and satin finishes are perfect for siding as they hide flaws. Semi-gloss finishes add shine to doors and trim, offering contrast.

Colour choices are limitless for home siding but potential home buyers are not. Leave your wild side for getting a tattoo and keep home siding colours on the safe side for long-term resale value. Homeowners looking to sell in the near future can consult Phoenix Siding prior to changing siding colours. They have the experience in home exterior renovations and new builds.