Help- I need siding on my house-I want ssemless vinyl but how do you begin to pick colors???

Question

Help- after 15 years of hail the ins.co has agreed to replace the vinyl siding and roof on my house. We have a modest sized home in and average sized neighborhood- do I shock my family into thinking the house has moved and go for a big change or do I keep it the same-or similar. And so many choices how do you pick you colors so they arent just trendy? We live in the midwest. I picked out the roof shingles but may want to change the siding color- the trim will stay white because the main pillars are white. The house is a faded pale blue grey with dark blue door and accents-What about a darker slate grey w/ a red door and pewter roof? Too yuppie? Too suburbia? Help me make some guided chioces? I'm changing the outer metals from shiny brass to etched pewter. Any words of wisdom? I do have the most beautiful red maple trees in my yard that radiate such beuatiflul colors in the fall I don't want to take away from the house or trees-I have 1 week to decide! House faces south.Thnx

Answer 1

what are your favorite colors. what type of feel do you want. i agree with pick what you like. i, myself like the gray, especially with the pewter. i am partial to the earth tones, i love the clay colors. just make sure it is something you will be able to live with, and if it is too off the wall, it might hinder selling at some point.
good luck

Answer 2

First off the color of the houses in your neighborhood usually dictate how extreme you can color your house. You don't want to bring down the value of your house or your neighbors house for that matter. I don't think your neighborhood would appreciate a really extreme color. Look around your neighborhood and see what kind of colors are there. For Instance in my neighbor hood most of the houses are white including mine. The houses that are colored are pale yellow, pale grey, powder blue, baby pink, etc. Even though they are not white they dont stand out like a sore thumb. Get it? This should kind of help you choose your basic color group (pastel, basic, dark, bright, etc) and then pick the one you like best.

Answer 3

Don't worry about your neighbors. They don't own or live in "your" house. Get three bids from companies. They will have a wide selection of manufacturers and colors. Sit down and choose the ones that "you" like best. The ones that appeal to your eyes and your families. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

You say you live in the midwest.USA,or elsewhere?You can go to ICIPaints.com,and use their color charts to decide,or contact Home Depot,and ask for one of their consultants advice.