Proper vinyl siding color selection goes a long way in setting the stage for the overall look of your home. Vinyl siding color selection can help you find the perfect color to complement the style of your home, your neighborhood, and your own personal design tastes. Your vinyl siding will last for many years, so consider some of the tips offered below and choose wisely!
These days most manufacturers of vinyl siding will offer an expansive color palette to choose from, and many will even offer custom colors as well. The decision about what color of vinyl siding to choose should not be taken lightly. The end result will determine your home’s exterior appearance for many years to come.
1. Think Long Term When It Comes To Vinyl Siding Color Selection
The vinyl siding you choose now will probably adorn your home for upwards of 20 to 30 years or more. That means that you should give some thought to whether the color you’re considering is something you can live with for the long-term. Also consider if it’s a color that would make it easy to sell your home down the road. You may love the look of the latest hues of blue or green, but will you still love it when that color is no longer “hot”? And how do you think future potential homebuyers will feel about it? These are questions worth asking now, since vinyl siding is a long-term purchase.
2. Check Out Your Neighbors
We’re not talking about being a “Peeping Tom” here. Rather, just check out the homes and note the colors you see. You should try to coordinate the look of your home somewhat with those around you. That doesn’t mean they have to be exactly the same, but your home should not stand out too much or contrast greatly with the surrounding homes. Your best bet may be to go with a complementary shade, or something that is in the same general spectrum. If your neighbor’s homes are all fairly neutral, it’s probably best to follow suit. If they are all painted in deeper, more traditional hues, you can go a bit bolder with your color choice without standing out too much. When it comes to house color, being the center of attention is not always a good thing.
3. Get Out. Outdoors That Is!
There’s a big difference in how colors look when viewed in different types of lighting. Since your vinyl siding will be installed outdoors, check out all color selections outside, rather than just in the store or showroom. And remember – the colors will look differently depending on whether it is cloudy or sunny out, and which way any light (natural or otherwise) is facing towards the house. It’s best to grab some color samples and look at the colors in the actual setting of your home’s exterior at different times of the day and during different weather conditions.