(NC)—With the warmth of spring comes a blast of much
needed colour as plants and people come back to life after a long
winter. Winter can be harsh, not just on us but on our houses. Now is
the time to give your house a little TLC and take years off the face of
your home.
Every season has a fresh new palette of hot colours.
The same is true for home exteriors. “Rich grays, fresh blues and corals
have been steadily growing in popularity inside the home,” says Sharon
Grech, the colour and style expert for Benjamin Moore. “These colours
translate to your exterior in shades that are understated and organic to
work with the natural elements. Paints and wood stains are always a
smart investment because they not only enhance the beauty of your
exterior surfaces, but also protect them from nature's effects.”
Grech suggests limiting your exterior palette to
three or four colours, including those of fixed elements like roof and
cladding. Beautiful body and trim colours, such as Jute, Pashmina and
Kendall Charcoal coordinate well with exterior stone and wood, and you
can always accent with vibrant hues to showcase your personal flair.
“Since it is a relatively small area in contrast to
the house, your front door is the one spot where you have the most
versatility when it comes to colour,” says Grech. “Colour is powerful in
the message it sends. For example a red door is daring, while a black
door says formal and stately, like the one at 10 Downing Street in
London, the famous residence of the British Prime Minister.”
Aside from choosing your paint and accent colours,
she says, some of the most important factors to a successful exterior
paint job include the quality of the products, proper surface
preparation and a good application technique. The Benjamin Moore colours
(featured in the photo) include Stonington Gray as the siding, Blue
Nose on the shutters, Dune White as the trim and Concord Ivory on the
door.
Online resources, such as BenjaminMoore.ca, offer
tips, tool recommendations and colour matching to help you achieve the
look you're after.
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