![]() Our home is a Cape Cod style home which WAS originally white with a black roof and black shutters…The high contrast palette made the house look SMALL, DINGY and VERY DATED. ![]() FWIW, it’s interesting to think about white in the automotive industry… white cars are the most popular, and if you shop for a used vehicle, white is usually the most in-demand color. White doesn’t “fade” appreciatively, and if you don’t like the “texture” of vinyl siding, white can be a good choice because its reflectiveness makes it difficult for the eye to pick-out detail. Even so, although it is not MY personal fav, I do see white as a classic option and I understand its appeal, especially for resale. Think about white vinyl fencing (with dozens of horses, I’ve been there, done that)… it ALWAYS grays over time (thank you acid rain). By contrast, I see white as stark and impersonal over time, white often appears grayed and dingy to me. Also, I like off-white with a darker trim. The warm gray/green is neutral, relatively timeless and inviting, and the color shows a personal POV without being off-putting. Thanks, Maria, for another great post and the opportunity for me to blather about color… Sorry, though, that I, too, must poo-poo the white! I do marketing and photo work for my husband who is a realtor in an area where vinyl siding prevails… I’ve seen a TON of new and old vinyl-clad houses, up-close and personal, so-to-speak. If you would like to learn to how choose the right colours for your home or for your clients, become a True Colour Expert. To make sure the undertones in your home are right, get some large samples! If you would like your home to fill you with happiness every time you walk in, c ontact me. Would you like to make sure you choose the right neutral for your exterior? Download my eBook, How to Choose Paint Colours: It’s All in the Undertones. So I’m doing a poll now, if you have vinyl siding that you inherited, what colour is it and do you like it?ĭon’t make this Dirty Mistake with your Exterior Colour So save yourself some stress and just go with the most obvious choice. Replacing it would definitely be over-renovating if I’m re-modeling to sell. The list of updates that I have for my home right now certainly does not include replacing perfectly good vinyl siding just because it’s a colour I don’t like. Okay maybe a barely there warm green/gray like this one.Īnything else and a future homeowner will most likely be as cranky as me when they drive up to look at your house and see that it’s pink beige (like mine is). White siding, a black roof and black casings or shutters.
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