Questions and Answers

Choosing a light neutral exterior paint color such as white, beige or gray is a safe bet that won't upset the neighbors and will ensure that your house remains buyer-ready if you don't plan to live in it forever.

1. Identify Your Home's Style and Neighborhood. ... 
2. Become a House Color Copycat. ... 
3. Don't Get Caught Up in Trends. ... 
4. Look to Your Home for Guidance. ... 
5. Rely on Color Wheel Rules. ... 
6. Whatever You Choose: Test, Test, and Test some more. …

The idea that you should only ever have one color throughout your entire home is a decorating myth that still exists, but that's not to say you shouldn't. It is not unheard of to see some of the world's best homes painted entirely in one color. After all, it is your house, so do what makes you happy.

Bring your vision to life and find the perfect interior or exterior home color for your next project. Sherwin Williams and PPG have options to try out any color on a virtual wall- or upload your own photos for a more realistic effect.

Light Yellow for Happiness

There's a reason yellow is associated with cheeriness. Light Yellow has a subtle, luminous quality that feels like warm sun rays and awakens all five senses.  Light Yellow is a natural source of positive energy and sparks feelings of happiness.

It Depends On Your Property

In the majority of instances, you can basically do what you like and do not have to obtain permission. However, if you live in a listed building, or HOA community,  even so much as painting the exterior of your front door a different color could land you in trouble. Check with your HOA for house painting requirements.

On an episode of their popular home improvement show, Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, the duo—Jonathan and Drew Scott—noted that there are two colors that should never be used to paint interior walls: red or yellow.

Painting the exterior of a home can keep mold and mildew out by keeping moisture out of the wood, siding, or other building materials. If you have siding on your home, painting it will prolong the life of the siding, meaning you'll have to replace it less frequently, saving you thousands of dollars in the long run.

Shades of white and cream continue to remain popular exterior paint colors as we move through 2023 and, according to Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing, they show no sign of slowing down. But instead of taking a bright white stance, go with a more subdued option that has a restful energy.

Typically, lighter earth tones such as beige and tan are the most stable for exterior applications. As a general rule of thumb, more vibrant colors are likely to fade faster while more neutral tones will hold their color the best.

Don't paint on hot days, in the rain, or during windy weather. Ideal temperatures for painting are between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

There are a number of factors that determine how long you should wait before giving your home its next color of paint. These differ, between interior and exterior painting, but rooms inside the home are often painted more frequently than the outside. This is partly due to the use of cheaper paint often being used indoors, and the changes in trend.  However, you should paint if the paint has faded, bubbled, or cracked.