Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind as you choose a house paint.
Review the covenant
Newer subdivisions often have a strict covenant regarding exterior color choices. On one hand, this guarantees that your neighbors won’t paint their houses fuchsia with teal trim. On the other hand, it’s somewhat stifling to creative expression. If your neighborhood’s bylaws restrict your paint options to a hue of off-white, pale yellow, or tan, find the prettiest ecru that you can and save the wild colors for the interior.
Respect the neighborhood
Likewise, certain neighborhoods complement a particular color scheme. If you live in a beach community, fuchsia with teal trim probably fits right in, whereas a navy and gray home looks drab by comparison. Again, don’t feel you're limited in painting, but remember, you want your home to stand out with style, not be garish.
Pick harmonious colors
With your new education in color design, this should be easy. Sometimes a contrasting color is a different hue of the primary wall choice, or the contrast may be a direct opposite selection on the color wheel. Try a painting simulator to explore more paint options.
