By contrast, I see white as stark and impersonal over time, white often appears grayed and dingy to me. Also, I like off-white with a darker trim. The warm gray/green is neutral, relatively timeless and inviting, and the color shows a personal POV without being off-putting.

Thanks, Maria, for another great post and the opportunity for me to blather about color… Sorry, though, that I, too, must poo-poo the white! I do marketing and photo work for my husband who is a realtor in an area where vinyl siding prevails… I’ve seen a TON of new and old vinyl-clad houses, up-close and personal, so-to-speak. If you would like to learn to how choose the right colours for your home or for your clients, become a True Colour Expert. To make sure the undertones in your home are right, get some large samples! If you would like your home to fill you with happiness every time you walk in, c ontact me. Would you like to make sure you choose the right neutral for your exterior? Download my eBook, How to Choose Paint Colours: It’s All in the Undertones. So I’m doing a poll now, if you have vinyl siding that you inherited, what colour is it and do you like it?ĭon’t make this Dirty Mistake with your Exterior Colour So save yourself some stress and just go with the most obvious choice. Replacing it would definitely be over-renovating if I’m re-modeling to sell. The list of updates that I have for my home right now certainly does not include replacing perfectly good vinyl siding just because it’s a colour I don’t like. Okay maybe a barely there warm green/gray like this one.Īnything else and a future homeowner will most likely be as cranky as me when they drive up to look at your house and see that it’s pink beige (like mine is).

White siding, a black roof and black casings or shutters.

Paint colors for vinyl siding