When you think about your home’s curb appeal, what comes to mind first? The landscaping? Paint or home siding condition? Windows? Shudders and trim? The walkway? Oftentimes a home’s roof is an afterthought, but in reality the roof can cover more than 50% of your home’s visible exterior and this can have a tremendous impact. A beautiful roof will not only enhance your home’s curb appeal, but it will increase its value. If you think your roof is nearing the end of its life, check out our check list to find out if it’s time for a roof replacement.
When you do decide to move forward with a new roof, you’ll want to make the right choice to maximize curb appeal. A roof’s color can be used to create various visual effects; contrasting colors can be used to accentuate your roof, while complimentary colors can blend your roof into the rest of your home’s exterior. For color advice we turn to HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder who provides her expert opinion on how to choose the right shingle color for your home.
To choose the right color, let’s consider the color of your home:
WHITE: Genevieve considers white to be the perfect neutral tone complimenting both warm and cool tones. White siding works well with any GAF shingle color and even the more colorful shingle hues of blue, green, gold and red.
GREEN: Refreshing and reminiscent of spring, warm green tones like Spanish Moss pair very well with gold, red, black and warm gray shingle colors.
DARK OAK: A darker shade that has a hint of green, this darker shade works well with warm brown, gold, red and warm gray shingle color families.
SAGEWOOD: This mid-tone beige has the patina of weathered wood, a very popular and desirable look for exterior surfaces. Sagewood is a bridge joining warm and cool color families and works well with warm brown, red, and gold shingles.
RIVER ROCK: A light brown hue, this color pairs well with most tones, especially dark and warm brown shingle colors and contrasts well with red, blue and green shingle colors.
GOLDEN BEIGE: This color presents a simple and elegant contrast when paired with all brown shingle colors. For those who are a little more adventurous, try pairing with red and blue shingle families.
Before you make your final choice, make sure to check with your neighborhood association if you live in a development. There may be rules and regulations that you need to follow when it comes to choosing colors for your home’s exterior.
In our next post we will explore shingle style and how to choose the style that suits your home best. If you would like to discuss shingle colors further, please contact me, Stephanie, at svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com or call (978) 304-0455 and we can discuss your shingle color options.
