How to Choose a Shutter Color to Match House Paint
Like well-chosen makeup, good use of color on shutters can enhance your home's appearance and increase its value. Once used for light control and storm protection, most of today's shutters are strictly decorative. Many shutters can be purchased pre-painted in a variety of materials, including vinyl and wood. And while painting shutters is relatively inexpensive, it is labor intensive. Since shutter color is generally a long-term commitment, choose a color that will suit you and your home for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Purchase a color wheel. These are available at your local paint store or home improvement center.
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Find the color of your house siding on the color wheel.
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Choose a shutter color on the color wheel that complements or blends with the siding color. For a bolder statement, choose a color on the opposite side of the color wheel to contrast with the siding color.
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Collect paint chips from a paint store or home improvement center in shades that complement or contrast with the siding.
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Narrow your color choices to three or four by holding paint chips next to the house siding. Also consider what color your roof is.
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Purchase small jars of sample paint in the colors you've chosen. If those aren't available, have the smallest amount of paint mixed in those colors.
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Cut out rectangles of cardboard. Paint the cardboard with the sample colors.
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Tape the painted cardboard beside the windows. Step away from the house to make the final color choice.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider the colors of neighboring houses, as well as the colors of foliage and flowering plants, when choosing a color for your shutters.
If your house is in a neighborhood that has a covenant, always get permission before changing the color of your shutters.
References
- Photo Credit yellow shutters image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
