Most people have an opinion on the colours they want and an even stronger opinion on the colours they don't want.  Since there is no hiding with exterior colour, a consultation with a colour professional is the best way to create a truly inspired and well thought out colour combination for your home.  Here are some aspects to consider when selecting the right colour:

Design and maintenance says everything about how attractive the property looks from the street.  It's also the degree to which your house reflects its original, unaltered architectural style.  It start with good colour, but all details count.  A professional may also see something you might be overlooking in terms of door selection, hardware, mailbox, gate, etc...  All contribute to the finished appearance of your home.

At different times of the day, the north side of your house will look different from the south side.  It is important to pick the colour you can live with, based on the exposure of the street appeal side of your home.  You can make your house even more interesting by painting the fascia, shutters, or trim an accent colour with subtle undertones, such as brown with a purple undertone or a blue-black shade.

For more about Exterior Undertones, click here.

Roof colour, brick, stonework and vinyl windows.  All of these fixed finishes dictate the final colour scheme.

It costs the same to paint the right colour as it does to paint the wrong one.  Therefore, an inspired colour scheme is the most cost effective tool you can have.  You will love your home everytime you see it with exterior colours that complement you, your neighbours and the way you live.