Choosing the right colour for your home

It is incredibly difficult to get a precise representation of colours on a computer screen, as each monitor and settings vary greatly. Below are examples of colours available from our current range:

Colour sample tiles can be shown to you on request and these give a much more accurate idea of how each colour actually looks.

Tips and advice on choosing your colour

In order to make your home look its best, it is important to choose the right colour. Listed below are some helpful tips to bear in mind when choosing a colour:-

	It is important to take in to account your neighbour's homes. Although you have the right to express your individuality, it is not advisable to choose colours that will clash with the neighbourhood. This could make your home stand out in a negative way and may even affect the value of your home.
	If brick, pebbledash, stucco or other wall surfaces are part of your home's exterior, it is wise to colour coordinate your roof colour with the rest of the house.
	Lighter colours are now the preferred choice among most homeowners for the exteriors of their homes. This helps to make homes appear larger and also helps to keep the house cooler in hot weather.
	Be sure to take into account the colour of your walls. You probably won't be changing them anytime soon, so make sure the colour or colours you choose for the roof of your home work well with the wall colour.
	Today soft contrasts between trim (areas such as window sills, surrounds) and house colours are very popular. These soft contrasts can make your home seem much larger than it actually is.
	If you have a great deal of landscaping around your home, be sure to consider how the colour will coordinate with the landscaping. You don't want to have to replace shrubbery, flowers and trees just to make their colours compatible with your new roof colour.
	Try not to choose too many different colours for your home, especially if the home is relatively small.