By: Karah Hawkinson, Social Media Coordinator
You know the old saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” The same is true of your home. Realtors call it curb appeal, and they know that it makes a big difference in attracting buyers. Here are some of the top trends for home exteriors in 2019.
- Colors: When choosing a long-lasting siding like steel or vinyl, you have to walk the line between current trends and the long haul. Fortunately, neutrals like beiges, tans, and greys are popular right now. Greige, a mixture of grey and beige, is on-trend for both exterior siding and interior walls.
Grey doesn’t have to be cold. The deep wood-tone accents on this home by LP Smartside adds warmth and richness. If you prefer more color, consider blues or autumnal reds. Both are popular right now and classic enough to live with long-term.
- Details: Visit the Parade of Homes, or scroll through their inspiration galleries, and you’ll see lots of beautiful details on homes. Features like decorative trim and railings, carriage hardware on garage doors, or a pop of accent color are often simple and inexpensive touches, but they add so much character to a home.
Parade of Homes house by Lecy Bros. Note the detail trim at the peak, and the columns that add character to the front of this white house.
3. Try Before You Buy: Several siding manufacturers have tools on their websites to help you imagine all the possibilities and see what they look like on your home. Certainteed Colorview is one such tool. You upload a photo of your home (one taken on a clear, sunny day helps with color accuracy), map out the areas of siding, doors, windows, trim details, etc., then choose different products to try on your home. I’ve played with it some. Initial setup of mapping out the details of my home was a bit tedious, but once it’s set you can go back and try all kinds of siding, maintenance-free shakes, roof colors, trim options, and more.
Country Lumber is a supplier of several brands of roofing, siding, exterior stone, doors and door hardware, and other products to freshen up your home’s curb appeal and help you make the right first impression. Stop in the showroom today to check out all the on-trend finishes and color options.