The home’s exterior design is just as important as the interior design of a home as it’s what people see first when they look at your home.

If the exterior of your home is unkept, it discourages people from coming to your home.  If you wanted to sell your home, it would put potential buyers off purchasing the property, even if the inside was immaculate.

A well designed and maintained exterior of a home can make the homeowners feel good about where they live.

When it comes to trends in 2021, a few have popped up, and there will be one to suit your taste and home aesthetic.

High contrast exteriors allow the homeowner to get creative with their designs and colour choices. The black and white pallet has been popular for many years, with people painting their homes white and having black garage doors and windows or vice versa.  However, in 2021 we see a shift with two-tone high contrast designs, black or navy sidings with off-white accents, and even white homes with a section painted black for a bold statement.

Pure white has become less popular as an exterior colour, with homeowners opting for more warmer whites like cream, off-white, and grey-whites.  Darker colours are also gaining popularity, with people wanting to create a warm contrast instead of a harsh white.

Green is also becoming a popular choice of exterior colour as people tap into their earthy side.  When choosing the right green, avoid bright or neon greens and go for the more profound, subtle greens like forest or moss green.

Beige was once seen as an older person go-to colour when it came to decorating, and now it’s back.  Pair with browns and bronze colours for a classic tone to your home.

Wood is becoming a significant part of home exteriors, whether a slight accent or a complete siding.  Not only does it look beautiful, but it is also long-lasting and relatively simple to install.  It can be stained or painted, and the painted colour be changed easily with another coat of paint. If you are not keen on an entire wooden look, you can opt for board and batten walls.  This type of wall works excellent as an accent or half-wall and brings a uniqueness to your home.

We understand that not everyone will want to change any elements of your actual exterior. In that case, another trend is to accessories with fun exterior lighting.  From colourful fixtures to spotlights, lights can change the look of your home at night and create a soft look for your home.