I’ve spent years helping people pick colors, so I want to talk about getting the exterior of your small lake house just right.I’m Jose Lopez, the owner of KC House Painting here.
Color Choices for Your Lake House
When picking exterior colors for a lake house, the goal is great curb appeal from the water. It’s about what works with the lake, trees, and sky. Dark, moody looks are popular now. Think charcoal gray or earthy sage green. Sherwin-Williams’ Urbane Bronze is perfect for this, especially with Natural stone accents. We’re seeing these color families a lot around Table Rock Lake.
You can’t go wrong with classics like beige and taupe. They’re timeless hues that don’t fight the lake view. The same goes for greige tones. Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball have many color options here. These are safe choices that look great on cement board siding like Hardie board, providing a clean, natural look that always works.
Shades of white can look amazing, but a bright white can be blinding in the sun, so an off-white is often better. It softens the look and hides dirt. For a bolder choice, some blue shades connect the house to the water. We aren’t seeing as many bright orange tones in current exterior paint trends, as they can be overpowering in a natural setting.
Working with Your Materials and Architecture
Your paint must work with other materials. If you have stone accents on your foundation, pull a color from the stone. Do the same with your roof shingles. My advice is to always hold up paint chips to your roof and stonework. The style of the house is also a big deal. A home with contemporary architecture, like a butterfly roof, can handle those dark, dramatic colors.
The Practical Side of Painting
Exterior painting is also about protection. With Kansas City weather, you get intense UV rays and ice. You must use a high-grade exterior paint for good paint protection and long-term maintenance. Before you start, check for wood rot. Get it fixed by General Contractors like Schaeffer-Mitchell Construction first, or you’re just wasting your money on the paint job.
Please, do your color testing. Get samples and paint large swatches on the house. Look at them at different times of day, because the light changes everything. I’ve seen too many people skip this and regret it.
Finally, think about the sheen. A satin sheen is a good choice because it’s easier to clean than flat paint, but won’t highlight every little flaw on your siding.
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