Choosing paint for the exterior of your home is an important decision as it has a big impact on the curb appeal and first impressions of your property, plus it is a costly and time-consuming job. The surroundings, architectural style and the materials your property are constructed from are all key considerations when choosing , but it is also a good idea to research exterior paint trends to help aid your decision. To get you inspired we’ve consulted industry experts on the key exterior paint trends and have shared their tips on how to go about picking the perfect palette.
When it comes to trending and treatments, neutral palettes continue to dominate, but darker and earthier tones are becoming more prominent. Rather than cool greys, as with interiors, warmer tones are coming through including off whites, greige, taupes, browns and soft brownish-blacks. ‘We’ve seen a new emerging trend in exterior paint colors in the last couple of years: black and dark exteriors,’ says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at .
‘Dark paint colors have always been popular for exteriors, especially for doors and trims, but from the amount of gallons sold lately we can tell homeowners are now using it on the entire home.' Just as with interior , warm earthy colors and those inspired by nature continue to be popular as we seek to reconnect with nature. 'Exterior decorating trends are following those we are seeing in interiors, with rich warm hues and earthy natural colors being embrac.
