- 1). Review the colors available from the manufacturer to help narrow your choices. Request color samples if possible.
- 2). Consider the material your shutters are made of. Wood shutters provide a rustic look without paint, while aluminum shutters must be painted.
- 3). Examine the style of your house. Homes with a rustic appeal may do well with a coat of clear polyurethane over wood, while a very contemporary house may need a more modern look.
- 4). Inspect your shutters to determine the quality of their surfaces. Light colors hide bumps and imperfections, while dark colors make texture stand out.
- 5). Consider the color of your house. Choosing a contrasting color will create more definition and drama, but choosing a similar color will be more subtle. Consider the houses around yours, and decide if you want your house to fit in or stand out.
- 6). Paint the shutters the same color as your home's siding to make them blend in. This can be helpful if the shutters are purely functional and not decorative.
- 7). Create a classic look by painting your shutters the color of your doors. This should be a separate color from the walls and the trim. This option creates the most contrast.
- 8). Paint the shutters the same color as your trim if you like the contrast of the two colors, but think that three colors may be too much for your home's exterior. This option is useful if your home has very little trim, or if your siding color is difficult to coordinate to.
- 9). Choose your favorite three to five colors, and obtain samples of each. Paint a small swatch on several shutters positioned around your home, and observe the way they look in different light conditions over a few days to decide upon your favorite.
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