Spring is finally here. Warmer weather and brighter skies often inspire change and renewal. Spring cleaning is nice, but have you considered improving your curb appeal by revitalizing your home's exterior paint colour?
From Victorian-style houses in King to sleek modern builds in Strachan, a fresh coat of paint can do wonders to the exterior appearance of your house. Whether you want UV-resistant exterior paints with a durable finish or a more
protective exterior stain, there’s no shortage of options.
How can you hone in on the best exterior house paint colours? Fortunately, we’ve helped countless customers pick the perfect paint colour for their homes and exterior painting projects, and we can help you, too. So read on to discover some of our favourite exterior paint colours.
Best House Exterior Paint Colours for Spring
Our paint store downtown Toronto is quite familiar with homeowners who want to breathe new life into their homes. The following exterior house painting ideas are all worth considering for your home’s new look.
Neutral Grey or Beige
Neutral colours, like grey or beige, are pretty standard throughout the Toronto area, and for a good reason – they’re unobtrusive and create a classic look. Greige, a colour that combines grey and beige, is becoming popular due to its richer colour that maintains its neutrality.
The secret to neutral colours is to couple them with a carefully chosen trim colour. For example, cooler neutrals work well with light blue or white trim, while warmer neutrals are excellent for brighter trim colours like yellow and orange.
A Blue Hue to Match the Climate
Blue is one of the best house paint colors due to its versatility. Lighter blues add brightness and make smaller houses appear larger, while darker blues add a touch of elegance. But, of course, it all depends on the hue of the
chosen exterior paint.
Blue colours also work really well for exterior siding.
Our paint store Toronto has seen our customers completely transform their homes with the right shade of blue. Some climates will fade light blues too quickly, but Toronto is an excellent climate for a long-lasting light blue.
Classic White
White is perfect for Victorian-style homes, but it’s a fine choice for any home. However, make sure to pick a white with warmer undertones to avoid a clashing contrast with other elements of your home’s exterior, such as fences or exterior furniture
One of our spring painting ideas that our customers love is pairing your new white exterior paint with a colourful focal point, such as a light blue or green door. This colour combination gives you a unique look without being obtrusive.
How Do I Choose the Best Exterior Colour?
We’ve highlighted some of our favourite options, but you have dozens of acceptable paint colours to consider. So here are a few tips to help you hone in on the perfect colour for your next painting project:
- Take note of permanent accents: You can change your trim colour, but it’s harder to change your shingles or brick walking path. Consider how your chosen colour will look with “permanent” accents.
- Understand your goal for the new colour: Are you painting your home with the intent to put it on the market, or do you just want a new look? Homebuyers generally prefer
neutral colours with complementary trim.
- Check HOA regulations or talk to your neighbours: Nothing is stopping you from painting your house bright pink, but your neighbours or HOA might have a problem with it. Consult your HOA by-laws or your neighbours to ensure your chosen colour is acceptable.
Ask Your Local Paint Experts
Are you having difficulty deciding which exterior paint colour is best for your renovation, or perhaps you want to know more about
why professional painting contractors choose Benjamin Moore paint
over other brands?
It might be time to bring in the experts. Our Toronto paint store is ready to provide the best colour advice, and help you find the perfect colour for your exterior paint job.
Contact our team of paint experts today , or stop by our store, to discover how we can help.
