How to Choose Siding Colors That Work with Your Roof and Trim

June 27, 2025 by GLSA Mobley

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Your siding covers more of your home's exterior than anything else, so once it's installed, you want to love how it looks. Choosing a color isn't easy for every homeowner, especially when you're also thinking about your roof, trim, doors and windows. As a roofing and siding company serving Knoxville, Nashville and the surrounding areas, here are our tips for choosing a color scheme you'll be happy with for years.

Start with Colors You Love

Your contractor will likely suggest colors, and those suggestions are worth considering. But you're the one who has to live with the result, so the final decision is yours. Choose colors you like, not just the ones someone else recommends.

Look Around Your Neighborhood

Drive around Knoxville or Nashville and take note of the siding colors that catch your eye. Then look closer to home. Check the houses immediately around yours and those on your street with the same elevation, and rule out any color schemes that match your neighbors too closely.

Check Your HOA Rules First

If you live in a community with a homeowners association, read the rules before you fall in love with a color. Many HOAs restrict siding colors, and most have rules about roofing styles too. Choose a contractor who will help you complete the architectural review paperwork and provide the product information your HOA needs.

Match Your Home's Style

The architecture of your home should guide your palette. Modern homes tend to favor simple combinations, such as almond and khaki or pearl gray and white.

Coordinate with Your Roof, Trim, Doors and Windows

Your roof is the other big color on your home's exterior, so your siding needs to work with it. If you want bold, bright siding, a neutral roof in tan or gray keeps the look balanced. If you prefer neutral siding, a color blend roof adds visual interest.

Don't overlook the smaller details. Doors are easy to repaint to match a new color scheme, but most windows can't be painted unless they're wood, so choose siding and trim colors that complement your window frames.

Don't Go Overboard

If you're tired of a faded gray house with white trim and a black roof, it's tempting to add lots of color. Most homes look best with two siding colors: a primary color for most of the house and a secondary accent color. Unusual combinations can work well, as long as the colors share similar undertones.

Test Colors Before You Commit

Colors look different in morning sun, afternoon shade and evening light. Hold swatches up against your home at several times of day before you decide. Most of the manufacturers whose products we install also have online visualizer tools, so you can see your whole color scheme on a photo of your home before any work begins.

Work with One Roofing and Siding Contractor

If you're replacing your roof and siding at the same time, hiring one company for both makes the process simpler. A roofing and siding contractor can advise you on colors and styles that work together, coordinate the schedule for both projects and keep everything consistent from top to bottom. Bundling both jobs with one contractor can also be more cost-effective than hiring two separate companies.

Let Mobley Brothers Help You Choose

Mobley Brothers Roofing and Renovation installs siding, roofs and gutters throughout Middle and East Tennessee, and we're happy to help you choose colors that make your whole exterior feel cohesive. Call our A+ rated Knoxville office at (865) 205-0800 or our A+ rated Lebanon office at (615) 455-3131, or fill out our contact form for a free estimate.

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