New siding creates appealing aesthetics and adds verve to your exterior. Dark colors bring a more contemporary look to traditional homes. They add eye-catching looks that elevate curb appeal instantly and increase your property’s value. Bold, dark siding hues are not just on trend; they also make your house stand out from the rest in your neighborhood.
White, soft gray, and light blue are popular choices, but for those willing to take more of a risk, there is another exciting option—dark-colored siding. Read on to discover why bold, dark siding shades are worth considering as you renovate your home’s exterior.
Why Selecting a Deep, Luxurious Color for Your Exterior Works
Dark siding hues offer benefits that endure because they:
1. Deliver Elegant Style
You are sure to enjoy the sophisticated look bold hues deliver. Dark-colored siding creates a sophisticated appeal to your property (which is particularly beneficial if you plan to sell soon).
2. Keep Your Home Interior Warmer Each Winter
Dark colors hold heat in, so you will spend a little less on your utilities during the winter when you choose a dark shade for your siding. And with the frigid winters we experience, that is a welcome piece of information for Twin Cities homeowners!
3. Offer Versatile Customization
There are a wide variety of dark hues to consider. Try the color options you love most on your house and take a look at them during different times of the day with various amounts of lighting so your top choice emerges. Slate, black, charcoal, browns, and grays come in a spectrum of darker to lighter tints. Discover what brings out the best in your house and try several options before settling on your favorite.
4. Make Your House Feel Grounded
Some homeowners are concerned about the possibility of dark siding making their property appear smaller. A factor that plays a part in the equation is the architectural style of your house. If you are uneasy that bold hues will make your house look tinier or smaller than it really is, opt to paint the first story of your exterior in a dark hue, and the second story in a lighter one.
5. May Increase Resale Value
Today’s home buyers find dark-colored exteriors appealing. In fact, it is reported that dark-shaded properties sell for more than their lighter competitors. Dark shades camouflage flaws and can minimize elements you do not want to highlight. Add visual interest by applying a lighter shade on the features you want to draw attention to, and you are all set!
6. Resist Fading when High-End Paint Is Applied
If you are concerned dark siding will fade, rest at ease. Today’s premium exterior paint is fade resistant—including dark shades. And the advancement in technology makes bold, dark siding as easy to maintain as light-colored siding.
7. Complement Your Landscaping with Ease
Bold, dark hues complement bright green shrubs and grass beautifully. The contrast in your bold siding color and bright landscaping makes the combination pleasing to the eye. Draw attention to your lush green foliage, bright flowers, and other contrasting hues in your landscaping with the perfect dark siding hue.
8. Customize Your Property with a Unique Flair
Your property should be a unique expression of you. Rather than patterning after what many other homeowners do, express your style and go bold! If you crave chic exterior design that expresses your distinct sense of style, then consider the benefits of deep hues. They make your house different from the rest on your block—and that is a good thing! There are a wide variety of sheens to choose from, and you will notice subtle differences more prominently when you go dark with your exterior.
9. Accessorize Nicely
When you wear a dark suit, it takes the perfect accessories to balance the whole look. Likewise, when you paint your house a deep hue, accessorizing it with a bright-colored door brings the perfect balance to your exterior design. Select a pleasant contrasting shade for your door such as bright green, yellow, or orange, and pull the whole look together.
10. Put Your House on Trend
Trendy colors get a lot of attention, which gives the trend even more momentum. Since dark hues for exteriors have a lot of momentum right now, it is a great time to go dark with your house’s next exterior paint job or new siding installation.
Common Questions about Dark Siding
What type of architecture do dark colors look best on?
Bold, dark hues look fabulous on a wide variety of architectural styles. From modern Farmhouse to Traditional and Ranch style homes, deep hues look stunning on just about any home!
Will deep-colored siding show chips and blemishes more readily?
While chipped paint or blemishes may show up more easily on dark siding, you can decrease the possibility of this happening to your home by investing in Hardie ColorPlus® technology. This factory baked-on color lasts up to 15 years andcomes with a warranty. Or, if you are painting your existing siding, use quality exterior paint to ensure high performance.
Get Gorgeous New Siding for Your Twin Cities Area Home
When siding wears out, your house’s protective layer becomes compromised—making it vulnerable to damaging moisture intrusion. And if water infiltration is left unaddressed, it can create costly harm to your most significant investment—your house. New siding delivers greater style, energy efficiency, curb appeal, and home value.
Beissel Window & Siding offers dozens of siding materials, colors, and styles to create the perfect low-maintenance exterior for you. We have served thousands of homeowners across the St. Paul and Minneapolis area for over 70 years, and we would be honored towork with you. Check out our video gallery of recent Twin Cities remodels and get inspired to take the first step toward the beautiful home renovation you have been dreaming of with new siding.
