Thinking about changing the look and feel of your home? It is as easy as choosing a new paint color. However, finding that perfect paint color is easier said than done.
Think about HOA restrictions
One obstacle that may appear is the restrictions of an HOA. Your options could be limited because of a homeowners association that you belong to, but to be quite honest, that can be a good thing. With these restrictions in place, you know that your house and all of the others in your neighborhood will look graceful and harmonious together.
Consider age and architectural style
We can start with when your home was built, along with its architectural style. Many paint manufacturers have collections of historically accurate colors that you can begin your selection with. You can also think about the colors of your home and landscape that cannot be changed. A warm color like beige, khaki, or brown may look great; or a cool gray, black or blue may be the perfect match for your home’s exterior.
Create a color scheme
If you are planning on repainting your entire home – shutters, doors, trim and everything else – try to think of a color scheme with 3 colors: a field color that will dominate, an accent color and a trim color. The trim should contrast with the field color (think black and white).
Test out paint colors
Our last piece of advice is to not rely on paint chips when choosing the color that you will paint with. Go out and buy a small can of paint with the color options that you are considering and paint with them on a hidden part of your home to see how the colors will really look.
Are you ready to repaint your Los Angeles home with our helpful advice? Contact Richard Stewart Painting today for a consultation and we will get started making your home look like new!
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