It’s the most wonderful time of the year … summertime!

Summer is a great time to tackle that home improvement project you have been itching to get started since winter.

Did you know that painting your shutters is a great, simple way to improve the appearance and even increase the value of your home?

Whether you want to give your home a new look, or you’re considering selling your home; painting your shutters is a great step to take!

Now here is where the trouble starts. How do you pick the right window shutter colors?
Feeling nervous? Don’t worry; choosing the right color for your shutters is a simple process.

Follow these 3 pro painter tips, and in the end you’ll find that the overall design of the window will look like a single, uniform and stylish piece. 

1) Consider your home.
Starting up a home improvement project is always exciting! But before you go out and buy the paint, pull out a notepad and jot down a few observations about your home. One of the great things about homes in Westchester County is the diversity in home styles.

What is your home’s exterior style? Is it traditional or modern? Taking the style of home into consideration can have a huge impact on the final result! If your home has a more traditional style it often looks best with classic black or white shutter. However a more modern home would look best with bolder colors such as bright red or a vibrant blue.

If the exterior color of your home is already a bold shade, you may want to reconsider adding even brighter colors. Remember, your goal should be to have the color of your shutters work well with the existing brick, sliding, rock or paint that is already on your home’s exterior.

2) Be a good neighbor.
Enjoy a stroll through your neighborhood, and take note of the exterior color schemes used on the homes around you. Avoid using those bright colors if your neighborhood has more of a neutral scheme. You may not want your house sticking out significantly, compared to the rest.

Quick Tip: Take a couple photos of the exterior of your home. Having pictures of your home can help as a reference when picking out paint and other supplies for your shutter reconstruction project.

3) Pay attention to detail.
Consider the little things as well, like the color of your window trim. Because the shutter and trim are right next to each other, most people like having those the same color. Avoid using colors that clash.

Choose colors that will complement the exterior of your home. If you are going for a more subtle look, it’s important to stay within the same color family. For a dark exterior, consider the shutter color being a few shades lighter. Light exteriors are the opposite. If your home has light colored siding, it will probably look better if the shutters are a few shades darker.

Quick Tip: Taking the time to play around with paint samples is a great way to pay attention to detail in choosing the right color scheme for your home.

If you still find that you need help choosing the right color, consider the painting professionals at
Designs Unlimited NY. Having been in the industry for more than 20 years, Designs Unlimited can offer a thorough and complete solution to your shutter design and installation project.

Contact us today to help you:
• Install new custom wood shutters. (interior and exterior)
• Replicate existing period wood shutters.
• Supply and install new custom hardware.
• Restore and paint existing antique shutters.

Choosing the right color scheme for the exterior of your home doesn’t have to be hard! Stick with these simple tips on choosing the right color for your shutters, and watch your windows transform into a uniform, stylish piece of your home.