It is not uncommon to see newly constructed residential homes sporting dark siding. You can almost tell that a home in an existing neighborhood was newly constructed because the dark color siding makes the home stand out in a sea of homes with predominantly white siding. Black trim on windows and doors is also a clue to a home’s age.
If have an older home, you may want to have the siding inspected to see if it’s still doing its job.
There are more than 10 million colors of vinyl siding that buyers can select.1 With so many choices, it’s almost shocking that for the third year in a row, when surveyed 1,300 American homeowners chose off-white / cream if they were to update their home’s exterior in 2025.2
While off-white / cream was chosen by 18 percent of the survey respondents, white came in a close second with 16 percent, followed by light brown at 13 percent, light gray at 11 percent and medium blue at 8 percent.3
The national survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alside, a manufacturer of exterior building products. Overall, 42 percent of American homeowners surveyed said they would go for a timeless, neutral look for 2025.4
Neutral siding colors are versatile and can enhance curb appeal without compromising the design of the home. Neutrals are safe. These colors don’t decrease the value of a home or its ability to appeal to a wide variety of homebuyers if the home is being sold.
Neutrals are also much less likely to go out of style or to reflect a certain time period. Neutral siding allows the homeowner to create focal points with other design elements that can be more easily changed out, such as paint on the front door or landscape plantings.
Bold colors didn’t rank high on the survey respondents list of colors they would choose. In fact, almost one-third of respondents said they would avoid red siding if updating their home in 2025.5
The type of home — its architecture — is an important factor in choosing a siding color. Some siding manufacturers have reported that Autumn Red is one of the most popular siding colors because “reds that are reminiscent of the old, rusty barn red that was produced through the use of linseed oil are nearly universally popular.”6
It’s the choice of red they say that makes this color acceptable, with reds that are closer to rust or brown working, but fire engine red, not so much. For a rural farmhouse, red would work.
If you have a classic Victorian-style home, softer, traditional colors are the ticket. If you have a sleek contemporary home it could carry a vibrant bold color. Texture and finish can enhance the visual impact. A textured surface adds depth and dimension to the color.7
A professional siding installer can help you choose a siding color that works for your architectural style. They can also recommend trim colors which will complement your siding choice. No matter what color you choose, new vinyl siding on average will increase your home value by $15,490 according to the 2023 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.8
Reliable Siding Installation for your Michigan Home
If your home needs siding repair or replacement, call Excel Home Improvement in Romulus today to get a Free Quote as well as to learn about our home improvement services and what we can do for your home. We have hundreds of options of colors and siding styles to choose from.
Our siding installation as well as our roofing services are a top choice throughout the area. When you partner with us, you will get home improvement services with quality products and workmanship that are guaranteed, look great, and will last for years.
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1, 2, 3 What Color Siding Do Buyers Prefer? The Answer May Bore You by Steve Ladurantaye, 10/9/2024
Link: https://www.builderonline.com/products/exteriors/what-color-siding-do-buyers-prefer-the-answer-may-bore-you_o?
4, 5 New Survey Predicts 2025 Siding Color of the Year, Albuquerque Journal, 10/8/2024
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/survey-predicts-2025-siding-color-035900199.html
6 28 of the Most Popular House Siding Colors
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7 The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Perfect Vinyl Siding Colors for Your Home by Brittany Farley, 7/6/2023
Link: https://www.renoworks.com/design-inspiration/siding/vinyl-siding/choosing-colors/
8 Does Siding Increase Home Value? by Andrew Dunn, 6/28/2023
Link: https://www.creditkarma.com/home-loans/i/does-siding-increase-value