Today we’re making a paint prophecy and sharing with you the 2019 exterior paint trends to watch. Paint is a fun and relatively inexpensive way to update your home’s exterior. Whether you paint only the front door, or just the trim, or do an entire change, new exterior paint color adds extra curb appeal. You might even feel like you live in a new house!
What to know about exterior paint

There are lots of colors on the color wheel, and today’s paints can be mixed easily into a myriad of colors, tones and finishes. Basically, if you see it somewhere, it can be mixed for you! The sky is really the limit when it comes to paints. However, when deciding what colors to paint the exterior of your home, keep in mind some important points:

• Exterior paint plays a hug role in the first impression of your home. If you plan to sell in the near future, this is definitely something to keep in mind.
• Today’s paints are more durable than ever, so you can expect a quality exterior paint to last a good 8 years before you will need to re-paint. Choose a color that you won’t get tired of before then!
• The right colors can accentuate the attractive angles and elements of your exterior. An experienced exterior painter is knowledgeable about this.

2019 Exterior Paint Trends

During 2018, neutrals rose to greater heights in exterior paint trends. This rise is set to continue well into 2019. The emphasis on neutrals is mainly those warmer toned colors that help your home feel more a part of its surroundings.

Greige {gray + beige} is the hottest of the 2019 exterior paint trends to watch. It gives your neutrals a little more depth and interest than either a straight gray or plain beige does. It pairs well with most other colors, so don’t be afraid to paint the trim and/or the front door a bold color.

The other most interesting color in 2019 exterior paint trends is none other than pink! Many people are loving the pop of color pink provides on a front door. If the rest of the home is greige, you can totally get away with it, too. Look how amazing this example is! Keep in mind that the pink trend takes into account everything from a bright, hot pink, to a pale, subdued pink. Are you team pink?

Now that you have glanced over a few hundred paint chips, here is what to do with them. https://fauxsho.org/10-ways-to-upcycle-your-paint-chips/