How to Select a Siding Color for Your Home

Your home’s siding is a big piece of its overall look. So when it comes time to update your house’s exterior, it’s important to consider your options wisely. Below are three tips for selecting a siding color for your home.

Find a color combination that appeals to you. Most people are attracted to certain color combinations. And we make decisions about color daily, from our outfit choices to the artwork we hang in our homes. The outside of your home is no different! Determining which color combination is the most appealing to you as a first step in selecting a siding color for your home.

Look around your neighborhood. How do your neighbors’ homes look? Take a stroll down your block and take note of color combinations and features that pique your interest. Doing so will not only provide inspiration, but also help you decide how your house’s new look will fit in. Don’t choose colors that will clash with your neighbors’ exteriors!

Pay attention to the sun. Your home’s orientation will impact how much of it receives direct sunlight. If your house does get a lot of sun, lighter color siding will look best. Sunlight enhances bright colors, allowing your home to look even more stunning.

Still not sure which color siding to choose for your home? From wood clapboard and wood shakes, to fiber cement siding, to vinyl siding — there is not a project the experts of Superior Windowland have not done. Call us today at (203) 948-7770 to discuss ideas and options!

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3 Tricks for Making Small Windows Look Larger

Unfortunately, not every home comes with beautiful, large-scale windows. And if you can't remodel due to structural or financial constraints, you probably think you're stuck with the windows you've got. However, you'll be happy to know that you can make your tiny windows look at least a little bigger using these three tricks:

1. Hang Floor-Length Curtains or Drapes

One way to make your windows look bigger is to elongate them with long curtains or drapes. Hang window treatments at or near the ceiling and make sure they come to the floor. Make the effect even more noticeable by choosing curtains and draperies with vertical stripes.

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2. Use a Curtain Rod that's Wider Than the Window

You might want to make your windows appear wider than they are, in which case you should choose a drapery rod that's at least 60 percent wider than your window. Use drawing curtains that can be spread across the entire space. People who look at your window will assume that the extra fabric covers the window.

3. Choose Your Colors & Patterns Wisely

If you match the color of your draperies to that of your walls, the window will appear larger. That's because it's difficult to realize where a window begins and where the wall stops if they're the same color. Use curtains with a similar texture to the wall for full effect.

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Will you use these tricks to make your windows appear larger? If so, tweet us photos of the finished product @swindowland!

If you'd rather upgrade to larger windows, don't hesitate to contact Superior Windowland at (203) 94-7770.