Hey! My name is Erica and I live alone in Sydney, Australia. When I moved into my current home, I was shocked to find that some of the rooms hadn't been touched since the 1990s. It was like walking into a time machine and it made me want to cry. I called my friend who is an interior designer and he helped me to work out how I wanted each room to look and which features I would like to remove or add to the space. I am really pleased with the results and I would like to offer you some tips on how you can create the perfect interior.
Three Ways to Choose a Paint Color for Your Exterior Window Shutters
Exterior shutters play a critical role in determining the overall appearance of your home's exterior. When installing these window treatments, it is essential to think about their color and how it will marry with the rest of the fixtures. Luckily, choosing the best color for your shutters doesn't have to be a difficult task. With the following simple tips, you can select a color that complements the exterior space and adds value to your home.
Choose your style
Do you want to go with the traditional window shutters or are you thinking about being a little creative and bold with color? If you are a conservative, the conventional white or black hues will be suitable for your shutters. The advantage of whites and blacks is that they go well with any color scheme. Therefore, you don't have to worry if the color blends with the external paint color, garage door, or other exterior fixtures. On the other hand, if you want to go bold, you may consider the colors from your external color scheme. In this case, red, blue, green, yellow, and other bold colors that are within your chosen color palette will work well for the shutters.
Complement vs. contrast
When choosing a color for your window shutters, you can either go with one that complements or contrast the window siding. For example, if your home has a light-colored siding, you can go for dark-colored shutters in a different color to contrast the look. This results in a dramatic yet appealing look. Alternatively, you can select a complementary color that's a few shades lighter or darker than the siding but within the same hue. For instance, the siding may be a light shade of blue while the shutters take on a darker shade of blue.
Note that the color of the trim should also be taken into consideration when choosing complementary and contrasting colors. Use the same color as that of the trim if you want to make the window look bigger than it is.
Neighborhood considerations
It is critical to choose exterior paint colors that blend with the rest of the neighborhood. This not only ensures that your house doesn't look out of place, but it can also increase the value of the home when you decide to resell. Therefore, consider the colors used by other homeowners before choosing a dramatic color for your shutters. Also, check whether the homeowners' association has any regulations regarding the colors you can use for exterior house fixtures.
Once you have the right color, get a professional to measure the windows and install the new shutters for you.