How Your Siding Color Can Transform Your Home & Boost Curb Appeal

Have questions about your siding? 

Whether you’re modifying your home to suit it to your desires and comfort or updating it to draw in buyers, the aesthetic and practicality of your home matters. 

There are a lot of factors to consider when designing, remodeling, or increasing the value of your home, and it can easily become very overwhelming. Siding is not only one of the biggest projects to tackle but also one of the most important and leading features of a house. That being said, here are a handful of frequently asked questions other homeowners have asked:

1. How to choose the right siding color to pair with my roof?

2. What siding color is best suited for my home’s architecture style?

3. How to make my house stand out while still blending with my neighborhood?

4. How will this color affect the perceived size of my house? 

5. How likely is this color to go out of style quickly? Will this color be timeless?

6. Will this color show dirt, dust, or mildew easily?

7. How fast will this color fade in the sun?

8. How often does this siding color need repainted or washed?

9. How will this siding color affect my home’s energy efficiency when exposed to different climates?

10. What colors do most buyers prefer?

11. What siding colors will add to my home’s curb appeal?

12. What trim and door colors will go well with my siding color?

13. How can I test different vinyl siding colors before making a final decision? 

What’s trending?

A lot of these questions can be answered simply by looking at the latest trends and preferences among buyers. Within the last five years, many homeowners have been leaning toward dark tones such as charcoal gray, slate blue, or forest green for a dramatic, modern take, or they go for the complete opposite - soft whites like ivory and alabaster to create a classic, minimalist look. In fact, recently, at Aspen Home Improvements, we’ve noticed many people are getting their vinyl siding replaced in favor of a very dark and vibrant blue to pair with black trim. 

Those that are searching to feel more cozy or even pair their siding with wood accents tend to choose gray-beige, taupe or other warm neutrals that provide a soft, comfortable blend. Anyone who wants something similar but with a more earthy, rustic tone often does a siding replacement for an olive green, terracotta, or sand color scheme. 

How are trends & curb appeal correlating?

Now, here’s why these colors are working so well to improve a home’s curb appeal! The dramatic, dark tones are so elegant and are great at updating the look of a home, especially a traditional home. Deep blues add a similar effect, though it’s less harsh while still holding on to the integrity of the rich coloring. The earthy and warm tones are wildly popular because of how well the homes flatter its own architectural style, landscaping, wood and stone accents, as well as the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Overall, there are so many features that these siding colors compliment, and it makes them the golden eggs amongst all siding colors. Finally, the soft whites and grays are neutral, clean, and perfect for making a home look newer or larger, so these color schemes are the quickest and easiest to resell. 

Catering to the Buyer

If you’re not only looking to boost curb appeal, but also sell, it’s important to know that some of these factors may be affected by both the season and the age and taste of the buyers themselves. Lately, buyers are hunting for the darker, rich colors during the colder seasons and then vying for the lighter, classic colors during the warmer months. Knowing this may help you to time when you try to sell your home or decide whether to get the siding replaced if it’s simply not selling with the preexisting colors. 

When it comes to the buyers themselves, millennials and younger generations are severely gravitating towards modern combos. These often come in the forms of:

• White siding & black trim

• Dark siding & wood features

• Midtone siding & light accents

• Midtone side & dark accents

These pairings are beautiful ways to draw in a large group of home owners looking for a new house or younger people looking to finally own their first home! Also, natural wood features paired with soft neutrals or warm tones has been a huge trend amongst buyers looking for luxury. 

Architectural Style:

As mentioned earlier, how your siding color pairs with your architectural style is a major consideration. You want something unique, something on trend, but you also want your home to look cohesive and as though every piece fits together exactly as it should. Here’s a list of recommended color schemes depending on the style of your home:

• Colonial/Traditional 

– White siding & black accents

– Light gray siding & blue accents

– Light beige siding & white accents

•  Victorian 

– Deep plum siding & gold/cream accents

– Sage green siding & burgundy/tan accents

– Blue siding & ivory/dark green accents

• Modern/Contemporary 

– Charcoal gray siding & natural wood accents

– White siding & black accents

– Monochrome palettes

• Farmhouse 

– White siding & black/dark green accents

– Gray siding & wood-tone accents

– Cream siding & navy blue accents

Overall Considerations & Mistakes to Avoid

• Weather:

– Dark colors absorb heat.

– Dark colors fade quicker due to sun rays.

– Light colors reflect heat to keep your home cool.

– Bright whites look very stark amongst a lot of snow.

• Standing out… tastefully:

– You want your home to be unique without sticking out like a sore thumb.

– Blend with the neighborhood

– Follow the guidelines of your HOA (if your neighborhood has one)

– Choosing a popular color will assist your home’s resale value later on.

• Enhancing Pre-existing Features:

– Unless you're remodeling everything, the siding you choose should match the other colors and features already present in your home, such as:

– Roof color

– Door color

– Wood/stone accents

– Shutters

– Driveway

– Landscaping

• High Maintenance Factors:

•  Be thinking of how often you’re willing to wash or repaint.

• Consider the following factors:

• Dirt visibility

• Mildew visibility

• Fading rate

• What’s Trending?

• Following trends is important.

• Going too trendy, however, does make your home seem dated quicker.

• The more dated your house looks, the harder it will be to sell it.

• Small Samples

• Choosing your siding color off a small sample can be very misleading.

• When the surface area is much larger, sunlight and shading will reflect off of the color differently.

• A bolder color may overwhelm the aesthetic of your home when covering such a large surface.

• Companies often have digital samples to help show you what your house would truly look like with your siding choice.

• Physical samples are still helpful:

• It’s not distorted by a screen.

• You can look at it outside during different times of the day and against different landscapes.

While this is still a lot to think about, our hope is that we can help you choose the perfect siding for you! 

Still have questions or are looking to replace your siding with something more suited to your home? Aspen Home Improvements is one of the best siding companies as we offer outstanding energy efficient siding and color enhanced panels to make your color last a lifetime!

Contact us today, and we can schedule a free, down to the penny, in-home quote at your convenience!