When it comes to choosing the right house paint there is always that pressure on homeowners. Alongside the color preferences of the owner, several factors come into play.

You can get help from a professional to choose a color scheme that works for your style and the surrounding. Here are some tips on choosing the right house paint:

Choose the Right Shade

There are several paint shades available but not every shade will work for you. For an exterior scheme, there are three major parts; field color, accent color, and trim color. The trim color should contrast with the field color even though some designers opt for a monochromatic color. Remember to keep in mind the color wheel.

The colors near each other on the wheel such as purple and blue are analogous to each other and one of them will stand out more. Colors opposite each other such as green and red are complementary to one another and appear nice off each other. Feel free to go bold but be careful to not go overboard.

Consider Your Style

Identify your home’s style it will guide you when choosing house paint colors. Know what you want for your home whether it is a ranch-style home or a modern home.

Your paint scheme should feel appropriate to the style. Most manufacturers have collections of historically accurate colors however, it is not necessary to adhere to the historical guidelines not unless it is a requirement for your home or neighborhood.

Consider the Lighting

You need to factor in the impact light has on the exterior and interior paint colors. Daylight/ sunlight will turn your exterior color blue. That is why you need to go two to three times warmer on your exterior color to get a balanced color that won’t be blue. Choose a color that is at least 1-2 warmer than the color you want.

You should know that black absorbs all colors and colors, white absorbs none and blue absorbs red. Artificial light from bulbs also impacts the color you want to achieve. Turn on artificial lights even during daylight to see what your colors will look like. Be careful of the colors of bold carpets they can reflect light-colored paints.

Get Samples

The number one rule is to get color samples and paint them in a large swath, view them at different times of the day in both sun and shadow. The sun can bring undertones that are not seen on the paint card. The direction your home is facing and how much shading your home has an impact on the color outcome.

Paint the samples on a poster board or directly on the wall to get the exact color you will love for years to come. Make sure you paint the same color on both south and north sides of your home as light changes dramatically. Being able to see the exterior paint before you paint can save you time, money, and hassle when you want to sell the house.