Should Your Home’s Exterior And Interior Colours Match?
Should your home’s exterior and interior colours match? Would that be too boring, or would it bring some much-needed harmony into your home?
Matching colours doesn’t necessarily mean having the exact same interior and exterior colours. Instead, a matching colour is compatible or complementary to your chosen colour as part of a common theme.
Today, we’re going to talk about whether your exterior and interior colours should match. Plus, we’ll give you some tips for picking a harmonious colour scheme for the inside and outside of your home (without looking boring). Let’s get started.
Should Your Home’s Exterior And Interior Colours Match?
Short Answer: No… But yes. (We know, confusing)
Long Answer: Your exterior colours don’t have to be exactly like your interior colours or vice versa. In fact, they really don’t have to blend per se, but it does look much better when your home is united under one colour theme. And that still can mean using different colours. They just all have a common theme that brings them together.
When Should Your Home’s Interior And Exterior Colour Scheme Match?
Here are some instances where matching your exterior and interior colour scheme would actually help you:
When You’re Selling
Having complementary colours outside and throughout the inside of a house creates a blank canvas that helps triggers a buyer’s imagination. Some colours create a buyer-friendly atmosphere and may even help you sell your home a little quicker.
When You Want To Create Whole-Home-Harmony
Nothing says whole-home harmony like matching exterior and interior colours. No, not everything has to be the same shade, or even different shades of the same colour. But having at least one common colour creates an easier feeling.
Tips For Picking A Colour Scheme For Your Whole Home
Here are some tips to help you pick a whole home colour scheme:
Use at least one common colour in exterior and interior colour schemes.
Pick an exterior colour scheme that is compatible with your interior colour scheme.
Stick to neutrals or a monochromatic colour scheme since you can match them with just about anything. And they look good ANYWHERE.
Only pick a vibrant colour if it can complement the others in your exterior and interior colour theme.
If you’re selling, don’t pick a colour scheme for yourself. Always go with something neutral without too much personality. You want buyers to imagine themselves at home.
Create A Harmonious Home Inside And Out With The Help Of McHugh Painting
A cohesive colour scheme does matter, but it doesn’t always mean having matching exterior and interior colours. However, when your exterior and interior colour schemes can complement each other, it’s pure bliss!
Don’t know where to start? Get help creating whole-home harmony with McHugh Painting! We can help you pick compatible exterior and interior colour schemes and do the heavy work too! Let’s get to work creating your dream home. Contact us today.