Upgrading your windows and doors can have a noticeable effect on your home’s appearance. Using the right colors for these components can change the feel of your home without having to invest in a full exterior renovation project. Fortunately, Exterior Building Solutions can offer a wide range of entry doors and replacement windows for your home. Today, we’ll give tips on choosing window and door colors:

Remember the 60-30-10 Rule

The 60-30-10 rule is an intuitive way to create a color scheme. When designing your exterior, make sure 60% is in a dominant color, 30% is in a secondary color and 10% is in an accent color. The dominant color provides the overall theme, the secondary color provides visual interest, and the accent color adds a pop of color. Since they take up less space compared to the siding and roof, you can use your windows and doors for the accent color.

Use a Welcoming Entry Door Color

As a replacement windows and doors expert, we recommend choosing the color of your entry door carefully. It is the first thing a visitor sees before they enter your home, so the door needs to send the right message. The entry door needs to look welcoming, so choose a color that works well with the rest of your home. Remember that the entry door is a single element in your home’s facade, so you can use an accent color.

Understand Basic Color Principles

Understanding color theory basics will help you make better decisions regarding your home’s exterior design. You can start by choosing between a complementary color scheme and an analogous color scheme. Complementary colors are across each other on the color wheel while analogous colors are next to each other. A complementary color scheme tends to look formal because of the clear separation of colors while an analogous color scheme looks more informal and subtle in comparison.

Exterior Building Solutions can also help you with your siding, roofing and gutter projects. We use only the best products in the industry, such as Pella® windows and doors, Simonton® windows, James Hardie® siding, GAF and more. We serve many areas, including St Louis, Chesterfield and Wildwood. Call us at (314) 470-8783 to learn more about our services and products. You can also ask for a free estimate.