It is no secret that the more stylish and finished a house looks, the more curb appeal it has. But what helps create a great look? One of the main factors in enhancing curb appeal is roofs and siding that complement each other. Whether you are building a new home and can choose your roofing and siding together or simply planning ahead for your next roof replacement, create great curb appeal with the right color combinations!
Consider Home Architecture First
There are countless types and colors of siding and residential roofs available for all different types of architecture. Before you choose either, research the traditional styles and colors for the design of your home. Some home styles like Colonials traditionally call for more subtle tones. Others, like Victorians and some Contemporaries, are commonly seen with brighter, more vibrant colors.
Know which colors and styles for both siding and roofing are normal for each home style and expand from there to create a more unique look. Fortunately, there are many style and color choices available for both siding and roof installations.
Look Around Your Neighborhood
Before you commit to brighter colors or less traditional hues, drive around your neighborhood to see what your more creative neighbors have done. Pay attention to homes that look bland and those with great curb appeal. Look at how these neighbors have chosen their siding and roofs.
You can complement landscape colors to create a color palette for your home that is unique, without being too distracting or unpleasant for your neighbors.
Choose Your Siding
Once you have decided on a color palette for your home, pick out your siding before choosing the shingles for your roof installation. You do not have to stick with grays, whites, and other muted tones for a more traditional home. Choose colors and siding styles that enhance your architecture, rather than making your home stand out simply because you have chosen a loud or unnatural color.
Choose Your Roof
After choosing siding styles and colors, it is time to choose the shingles for your roof replacement. In addition to choosing a color that complements your siding, you should also consider energy efficiency. Lighter residential roofs are more energy efficient in warmer climates. Consider the ways that shingle colors can accentuate your home. Darker and sharper colors can look very attractive on a smaller home, making it look larger and more pronounced.
Conversely, darker colors can sometimes look too pronounced on a very large home. Less common shingle colors such as reds, greens, and even blues can look very attractive when matched with the right siding. Just like when you choose the style of your siding, consider the various shapes, thicknesses, and styles of shingles available to match with your architecture and type of siding.
One of the most important ways to enhance curb appeal other than landscaping is siding and roof installation. Great color and style combinations can make any home stand out as long as the siding and roofs are appropriately matched. With the number of shingle styles and colors available today, there are plenty of roofing options to choose from when the time comes for a roof replacement!
