Whether you're getting ready to put your house on the market or your exterior could just use some freshening up, one of the simplest things you can do to increase your property value is to apply a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of your home.

If you're happy with your current color scheme, matching the existing paint color is a simple task. If, however, you would like to change the colors on the exterior of your home, here are some tips on how to do so successfully.

Start Inside - Using complimentary colors on both the interior and exterior of your home will help create a feeling of harmony.  

Consider the Architecture - the goal is to enhance the architectural features of your home. If your home has intricate designs, a few complimentary colors will help to enhance them. If your house is more simplistic, too many colors will feel overwhelming.

Take a look around your Neighborhood - What colors are common throughout your neighborhood? You won't want to stray too far from the norm when choosing your colors.

Keep the Roof in Mind - roofing materials also have color, so you may want to take this into consideration when choosing a paint color. Coordinating colors will make the entire house feel more cohesive.

A few other tips about color:

Dark Colors can make your house appear smaller and also retain heat. Chosen wisely, however they can create a very refined and elegant look.

Light Colors can make your house appear larger and will reflect heat, but will also be much more prone to show any marks and stains that may appear over time.   

If you still feel like you need help in choosing colors successfully, our Color Experts will be glad to assist you.