{"id":148,"date":"2022-03-22T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irondoorsfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:49:17","slug":"exterior-paint-color-and-choosing-the-right-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/exterior-paint-color-and-choosing-the-right-one\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Considerations When Changing Your Home\u2019s Exterior Paint Color"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/exterior-paint-color-and-choosing-the-right-one\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1.jpg\" alt=\"a home painted blue\" class=\"wp-image-149\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_178806658__1651589496_22697-1-550x366.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/iron-doors.html\">exterior paint color<\/a> for your home is a big decision. After all, it is the first thing people notice when driving or walking by your house. Do you prefer something bold or neutral? Are you looking to make a statement or blend in with other homes in the area? The choice is yours; however, before you hire a professional to come out and start painting, here are four things you might want to consider before starting this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Its Ability to Match With Iron Doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing you will discover is helpful when it comes to cost is iron doors. When you have these on the front of your home, you\u2019ll be pleased to know they go with just about any color you choose. No matter the style or structure, these doors serve as a statement piece that will boost curb appeal and make for an appealing addition should you ever choose to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Your Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before choosing a paint color, make sure you do your research. Spending time looking at other homes in your neighborhood (or outside the area) as well as online can help to give you an idea as to what you want your own house to look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opting for bold colors like blue or red can help you make a statement, while subtler, more neutral colors can serve to create a more natural elegance. Also, talking to a professional can help you narrow your choices when it\u2019s time to select a color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think About the Style of Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your home more modern or traditional? The style and architecture of your house can make a big difference in the type of color palette you choose. The important factor to remember is that as long as you\u2019re happy with your selection, that\u2019s all that really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your house is more contemporary, warmer or extremely light colors will be unlikely to provide appeal, as these are geared more for traditional homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Out a Few Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve narrowed your options down to a select few, ask for paint swatches. Using these on an area of your home will give you a clear idea as to which one looks best. It\u2019s important to allow the paint to thoroughly dry before making a selection. Also, don\u2019t be afraid to paint a larger area to make sure you\u2019re pleased with the color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve decided, you can begin the process of transforming your home\u2019s appearance for good. No matter which color appears on the exterior of your house, you\u2019ll want to make sure it delivers the results you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Adooring Designs<br><\/strong>Since 2005, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/about-us.html\">Adooring Designs<\/a> has provided homeowners in Fort Worth with beautiful, custom-made doors, wine gates, and more. Owners Larry and Alysha McCaskey lead a team of skilled professionals who create and install some of the most timeless designs of craftmanship. As a growing door and window business, it is our job to help you create the look you desire. Whether you are building or remodeling, our team provides friendly service as well as timely and reliable customization, so you can begin to enjoy your new home. If you would like to learn more about the available products and services we offer, contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(817) 745-0522.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Choosing an exterior paint color for your home is a big decision. After all, it is the first thing people notice when driving or walking by your house. Do you prefer something bold or neutral? Are you looking to make a statement or blend in with other homes in the area? The choice is yours; however, before you hire a professional to come out and start painting, here are four things you might want to [&hellip;] <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/exterior-paint-color-and-choosing-the-right-one\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":906,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}