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6 Fab Exterior Paint Ideas for All Kinds of Pads
Give your home’s facade the facelift it deserves
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It’s not only the interior of your home that can benefit from a lick of paint – the exterior deserves just as much love and attention, and the changes you make can be totally transformative. Adding a fresh new colour can give your place an entirely new look and, even better, it’s relatively low-cost, too, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to see results.
Along with the the obvious benefits, such as your home looking a lot smarter and more inviting, there are other reasons why you may want to update your property’s facade. Saleability, for one – because there’s no better way to up your home’s kerb appeal than by smartening up the outside, whether it’s painting the render, breathing new life into a verandah or even opting for a new colour for your front door.
Check out these creative ideas and gather some much-needed inspiration as to what you can do, whatever style of home you have.
Along with the the obvious benefits, such as your home looking a lot smarter and more inviting, there are other reasons why you may want to update your property’s facade. Saleability, for one – because there’s no better way to up your home’s kerb appeal than by smartening up the outside, whether it’s painting the render, breathing new life into a verandah or even opting for a new colour for your front door.
Check out these creative ideas and gather some much-needed inspiration as to what you can do, whatever style of home you have.
Wall painted in Resene Safehaven.
1. Paint a Perky Porch
Why? You only get one chance to make a first impression, so have a look at turning your porch into a beautifully painted and well-styled area to greet guests on arrival. Finish by adding potted plants, hooks for hanging baskets and an outdoor bench where you can pull muddy shoes off before entering the house.
When it comes to paint, decide whether to paint the walls, the floor or even the porch ceiling. The more adventurous you get, the better! And don’t forget to opt for a paint or stain that will help protect your exterior – whether it’s render or timber.
Colour trend: Be brave and go for a different colour to your exterior walls. If you’re worried about them getting scuffed with all the comings and goings, opt for a deep blue or dark grey, which should help disguise dirty marks.
Stylist’s tip: Paint handy hooks in a complementary shade to the walls and use them to hang plants, umbrellas or anything else you might want to store outside.
1. Paint a Perky Porch
Why? You only get one chance to make a first impression, so have a look at turning your porch into a beautifully painted and well-styled area to greet guests on arrival. Finish by adding potted plants, hooks for hanging baskets and an outdoor bench where you can pull muddy shoes off before entering the house.
When it comes to paint, decide whether to paint the walls, the floor or even the porch ceiling. The more adventurous you get, the better! And don’t forget to opt for a paint or stain that will help protect your exterior – whether it’s render or timber.
Colour trend: Be brave and go for a different colour to your exterior walls. If you’re worried about them getting scuffed with all the comings and goings, opt for a deep blue or dark grey, which should help disguise dirty marks.
Stylist’s tip: Paint handy hooks in a complementary shade to the walls and use them to hang plants, umbrellas or anything else you might want to store outside.
Wall painted in Resene Turbo.
2. Boast a Show-stopping Front Door
Why? If you don’t want to attempt to paint your whole house, why not concentrate on the front door alone? A coat of paint will give it a new lease of life and it’s a project that can be completed in a weekend. Plus, choose the right colour and you can really make a statement – this bright yellow design, for example, stands out proudly from the building’s pale cladded walls. Want your dark exterior paint to keep its cool? Opt for a CoolColour version that reflects more heat to keep the door cooler.
Colour trend: We’ve seen pink doors take the world by storm, but why not be led by the seasons instead? Maybe a bright yellow colour as we come into spring and summer, or a deeper, richer shade for the winter months? Want some more colour inspiration? Click here
Stylist’s tip: Use a paint with a glossy finish for extra shine and create an interesting contrast next to bare-brick walls.
2. Boast a Show-stopping Front Door
Why? If you don’t want to attempt to paint your whole house, why not concentrate on the front door alone? A coat of paint will give it a new lease of life and it’s a project that can be completed in a weekend. Plus, choose the right colour and you can really make a statement – this bright yellow design, for example, stands out proudly from the building’s pale cladded walls. Want your dark exterior paint to keep its cool? Opt for a CoolColour version that reflects more heat to keep the door cooler.
Colour trend: We’ve seen pink doors take the world by storm, but why not be led by the seasons instead? Maybe a bright yellow colour as we come into spring and summer, or a deeper, richer shade for the winter months? Want some more colour inspiration? Click here
Stylist’s tip: Use a paint with a glossy finish for extra shine and create an interesting contrast next to bare-brick walls.
Exterior painted in Resene Woodsman Totem Pole wood stain.
3. Get Set to Stain It
Why? Using one colour across your whole house, from top to bottom, certainly makes a statement and gives your home a stand-out touch. Plus, if there are areas of your exterior that you aren’t so keen on, it can help disguise and blend them in, rather than highlighting them. Where you choose to use wood stain or paint is a personal preference, but Resene paint experts advise using wood stains where you want the timber grain to be seen through the paint finish. If your timber is in poor condition, or you don’t want to have to recoat as often as a wood stain, then a paint finish may be a better option.
Colour trend: This year, rust and terracotta shades are a big trend, so why not apply this to the exterior? Or, if you’d rather a more subtle choice, take your inspiration from nature, with soft green, light tan or a more urban grey.
Stylist’s tip: For a seamless look, keep everything the same colour, even down to the door and window frames.
3. Get Set to Stain It
Why? Using one colour across your whole house, from top to bottom, certainly makes a statement and gives your home a stand-out touch. Plus, if there are areas of your exterior that you aren’t so keen on, it can help disguise and blend them in, rather than highlighting them. Where you choose to use wood stain or paint is a personal preference, but Resene paint experts advise using wood stains where you want the timber grain to be seen through the paint finish. If your timber is in poor condition, or you don’t want to have to recoat as often as a wood stain, then a paint finish may be a better option.
Colour trend: This year, rust and terracotta shades are a big trend, so why not apply this to the exterior? Or, if you’d rather a more subtle choice, take your inspiration from nature, with soft green, light tan or a more urban grey.
Stylist’s tip: For a seamless look, keep everything the same colour, even down to the door and window frames.
Weatherboards and fence posts in Surrender, trims and pickets in Alabaster and front door in Disco, all Resene.
4. Add a Contemporary Twist
Why? If you have a long run of fencing, it can look like a vast block of all one colour, so why not give it a two-tone effect such as seen in this heritage property? It’s a good way of tying your fencing and exterior wall colours together too – in this case, the light blue of the weatherboard exterior has been replicated on individual fence posts.
Colour trend: Soft, pastel shades work well for this effect, whether it’s baby blue, soft blush pink or even a pretty peppermint. The bright sun can make colours look much lighter when used outside, so if in doubt, go for a darker shade. For a tone-on-tone look, make sure you choose colours with enough contrast that they don’t all look the same.
Stylist’s tip: Add a contrasting colour to the mix, with a front door in a deep berry tone.
4. Add a Contemporary Twist
Why? If you have a long run of fencing, it can look like a vast block of all one colour, so why not give it a two-tone effect such as seen in this heritage property? It’s a good way of tying your fencing and exterior wall colours together too – in this case, the light blue of the weatherboard exterior has been replicated on individual fence posts.
Colour trend: Soft, pastel shades work well for this effect, whether it’s baby blue, soft blush pink or even a pretty peppermint. The bright sun can make colours look much lighter when used outside, so if in doubt, go for a darker shade. For a tone-on-tone look, make sure you choose colours with enough contrast that they don’t all look the same.
Stylist’s tip: Add a contrasting colour to the mix, with a front door in a deep berry tone.
Wall painted in Resene Porter.
5. Refresh Your Garden Walls
Why? It’s a proven fact that we subconsciously prefer outdoor spaces that feel cosy and enclosed, so painting your garden walls in a colour that ‘cocoons’ you will help to create an inviting and enveloping space, as well as providing a great backdrop for your furniture and plants.
It’s not just your walls that can benefit from a refresh – the floors count too. If you’re staining a deck, make sure to clean it first to remove all the gunk and let your new wood stain finish look its best.
Colour trend: Dark shades of anthracite and grey, rich brown and deliciously deep burgundy will all help to create that enclosed effect.
Stylist’s tip: To keep the area feeling bright, opt for some fun outdoor furniture in playful colours, like zingy yellow and electric blue.
5. Refresh Your Garden Walls
Why? It’s a proven fact that we subconsciously prefer outdoor spaces that feel cosy and enclosed, so painting your garden walls in a colour that ‘cocoons’ you will help to create an inviting and enveloping space, as well as providing a great backdrop for your furniture and plants.
It’s not just your walls that can benefit from a refresh – the floors count too. If you’re staining a deck, make sure to clean it first to remove all the gunk and let your new wood stain finish look its best.
Colour trend: Dark shades of anthracite and grey, rich brown and deliciously deep burgundy will all help to create that enclosed effect.
Stylist’s tip: To keep the area feeling bright, opt for some fun outdoor furniture in playful colours, like zingy yellow and electric blue.
Exterior painted in Resene Pitch Black. Project by Daniel Marshall Architects. Photo by Sam Hartnett.
6. Paint it Black
Why? Dark, monochromatic colours will create a dramatic, modern look for urban homes. The downside, however, is that dark colours are known for absorbing the light and heat from the sun’s infra-red rays. This means that areas painted in these dark colours can start to transfer heat inside and, over time, the surface endures more stress. Instead, choose a paint that’s designed to work with our climate. Resene CoolColour‘s unique formula reflects a large proportion of the heat, which can help to reduce the impact, keep sun traps like roofing cooler and prolong the painted area’s lifespan.
Colour trend: Opt for jet black or a more tonal dark grey, and if you want to create a contrast, add some fresh white into the equation.
Stylist’s tip: To continue this look, steer away from colourful plants and bushes, and instead keep the palette to nature’s greens which, when set against black and white, help to soften the overall look.
More: For more information about Resene’s range of paints, including CoolColour, click here.
Tell us: How have you brought your outdoors to life with Resene paint?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
6. Paint it Black
Why? Dark, monochromatic colours will create a dramatic, modern look for urban homes. The downside, however, is that dark colours are known for absorbing the light and heat from the sun’s infra-red rays. This means that areas painted in these dark colours can start to transfer heat inside and, over time, the surface endures more stress. Instead, choose a paint that’s designed to work with our climate. Resene CoolColour‘s unique formula reflects a large proportion of the heat, which can help to reduce the impact, keep sun traps like roofing cooler and prolong the painted area’s lifespan.
Colour trend: Opt for jet black or a more tonal dark grey, and if you want to create a contrast, add some fresh white into the equation.
Stylist’s tip: To continue this look, steer away from colourful plants and bushes, and instead keep the palette to nature’s greens which, when set against black and white, help to soften the overall look.
More: For more information about Resene’s range of paints, including CoolColour, click here.
Tell us: How have you brought your outdoors to life with Resene paint?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
It’s amazing the difference a coat of paint can make.
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It’s amazing the difference a coat of paint can make.
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