Why the Color of Your House Matters
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021See which color brings the most value to a home.
You’ve seen the most insanely painted homes but have you stopped to think about whether the color of your house matters? It turns out the color of your house does matter, and it could matter a lot.
Zillow reports that yellow houses sell for $3,500 less than what home sellers expect, but picking the right color can net your home an extra $6,000. Find out the color to paint your home so you can get an extra $6,000.
Find the Right Exterior Paint
If it’s time to start thinking about painting the exterior of your home, you’ll want to brush up on our best exterior painting tips and see what’s going on with exterior color trends.
If you’ve got other painting projects to tackle, then you need to check out our 30 greatest tips for painting almost anything.
Popular Colors at The Home Depot
The Home Depot’s popular color trends for 2019 are hazelnut, a neutral color with undertones of yellow and orange, soft Terracotta, a shade of orange similar those found in the Southwest U.S. and forest green. You can explore The Home Depot’s popular paint colors or download The Home Depot’s paint app.
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Paint the Fence
It doesn't matter how good your home looks, if you've got a picket fence, and it's in need of a little TLC, it will reduce your curb appeal by scores. If you don't have a picture perfect fence or a big budget, you can easily build one out of reclaimed wood.
Refresh the Front Door
As it's the first thing welcoming visitors into your home, the front door is paramount when it comes to curb appeal. And if it's not in your budget to replace your exterior door, painting it is the next best thing. Before deciding on a front door color, take a walk through your neighborhood for inspiration and choose a color that complements the main color of your home.
Touch Up Exterior Lighting
This house painting idea is one many people forget. Fierce weather throughout the year can take a toll on outdoor lighting fixtures. And although you may not notice when those lights get a little rusty, visitors (or potential buyers) certainly will. Luckily, a can of spray paint and an afternoon is all you need to get your outdoor lighting looking like new.
Mailbox
A freshly painted mailbox is a simple, easy way to make your home attractive on the market. And it ups your homes curb appeal. Even if you're not selling, keeping your mailbox in tip-top shape says you take care of your home.
Porch Floor
Whether wood or concrete, keeping your front porch maintained doesn't just make it look good for curb appeal, it's essential to the longevity of the structure. And when considering paint, be sure to do your research on the best exterior paints and stains for your porch floor.
Planters
Whether you buy them, or build them yourself, planters are an important part of curb appeal. And should be regularly maintained to ensure your blooms are put to their best effect. Spray paint is an easy and durable way to change planter colors to match your outdoor color scheme.
Paint the Brick
Painting exterior brick is not a house painting idea to be taken lightly, but if done right, it can be a showstopper for curb appeal. And proper cleaning and repair of mortar joints is essential for paint adhesion, as is letting your brick dry thoroughly before applying paint.
Shutters
Decorative and functional shutters are the perfect way to enhance the beauty of your home, while adding a splash of color to large expanses of exterior walls. And whether you match the shutters to the door, or create an accent color all its own, a fresh coat of paint on shutters is always a good house painting idea.
Garage Doors
You may only give your garage door a thought when it needs repair, but a weathered, peeling garage door has a big impact on curb appeal. So paint the door(s) and consider replacing the weatherstripping while you're at it.
Porch Ceiling
You don't have to live in the South to benefit from a front porch that invites long sits with sweet tea. A soft blue porch ceiling will up your curb appeal game. And it looks good with virtually any other paint color scheme, making it the perfect accent for any porch.
Siding
One of the best ways to get high marks for curb appeal is to update the color of your siding. So replace or repair broken siding first, then don't be afraid to get away from basic neutrals and paint your home with a color that will truly stand out.
House Numbers
If your house numbers are metal, and your home is more than a few years old, it's likely that they are rusty, worn or faded. Liven them up in an afternoon with a bit of rust protecting spray paint and some minor prep work to make it stick.
Hardware
When it comes to house painting ideas and curb appeal the details are the crowning touch. And painting your decorative hardware is an easy way to boost the appeal of your home. Also, this allows you to modernize out-of-date hardware without having to replace it.
Trim
Use our exterior painting tips and tricks to make sure your trim is in tip-top shape. And windows, doors, railings and porch supports will all benefit from a fresh coat of paint.
