Choosing Colors For Your NC Home
Certain color schemes are better suited for certain architectural styles than
others. Southwestern stucco might do best with monochrome whites or pastels,
while your ornate Victorian may look best with a coordinated set of three, four,
or even more colors. Most North
Carolina painting contractors can provide you with color sample books that
show coordinated groups of colors for various styles of homes.
Look at your home's prominent features:
For some types of homes, color may be dictated by such highly visible and
unchangeable components as brick or stone veneers, or by the color of the roof.
Large or small?
Remember the basic rule of color � dark colors can make a large house look
smaller, while light colors can make a small house appear larger.
Dark colors:
If you favor dark colors, you need to keep in mind that in harsh sunlight
environments they are more prone to fading, and also absorb and hold in more
heat. Very bright colors are also much more prone to fading.
Light over dark:
If your existing house is a dark color and you want to paint a light color over
it, you'll probably need to use a primer first in order to get that lighter
color to cover. While this alone is not a reason to stay away from a lighter
color that you like, it's important to know that you'll probably be facing some
additional labor and material expense.
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