Curb appeal is not only important if you are trying to sell your home, but also just as an overall display of pride in ownership. And when it comes to exterior painting, nobody wants to have the house on the block that is painted a strange shade of orange sherbet that you thought was going to be a subtle shade of terracotta. If you are considering exterior painting to increase the curb appeal of your house, here are some tricks you need to know.

If committing to completely repainting your home’s exterior is too much for you to afford or even just imagine, starting by simply painting the doors, shutters, or trim can be a great trick to make your home look like it has gotten a complete makeover. When choosing colors for exterior house painting, stick with the classics. The go-to colors are good because they are tried and true, proven to be appealing and not too offensive. Modernize your home by choosing to put two different accent colors on the home. This is a pop that will make the house stick out, but not like a sore thumb. Make sure, however, that the main color of the home is very traditional and keep those accent colors minimal by not covering too much surface space. The primary colors of red, yellow and blue, are an obviously complementary palette, so play with shades and hues in these colors for a fun transformation. You can also choose just one color that you like and then paint the home in the color, accenting it in different shades of the same color.

Consider different materials, such as wood, or stone, to add a new feel to your home, and then play with different shades of stain on that wood to add varying degrees of warmth to the curb appeal. When it comes to professional exterior painting, your painting contractor will help you weigh out the options and go through the tricks of the trade to decide which one will best increase your curb appeal. With a fresh coat of paint, your home will be one step closer to a transformation – however you want that transformation to be.