Webmaster Whether you’re building your home from scratch or have come to that time where an old roof 
needs to be replaced, you should give some thought to your choices. It’s too easy to think of a roof exclusively for its functionality; it also has aesthetic value, contributes to your home’s curb appeal and resale value and is quite literally the top-off touch to all the rest of the work you’ve done to make for a great and beautiful home. Roof shingle colors can be an important consideration. If you’re mulling over the options in shingle colors for roofs, we hope these tips on selecting the best roof colors help with making your best choice.
7 Tips on Selecting Best Roof Colors
1. There certainly are dozens, possibly hundreds, of shingle colors you might want to choose from. Remember, though, to never select shingle colors in a show room. You have to judge them in their natural environment. Try to get free samples and if you need to even buy a few in various colors so that you have time at home to mull over their looks in relation to your home and under various weather conditions. The color options spread from black through a range of greys, browns, blues, greens and reds. While sometimes the “what feels right” test is all you need, another important consideration may be the style of your house. Below are some suggestions.
2. Colonial
Colonial styles were generally built from brick; red was the color of choice. Choosing a roof that complement that look will be important. If that’s your home, consider these colors:
- Black
- Green
- Grey
- Blue, only occasionally
- Red, scarcely
3. Victorian
The Victorian home is distinctive for all the do-dads they used on their roofs—finials and wrought iron and such. Perhaps surprisingly then they were a little more conservative about shingle color choices. You’ll want to look at these colors:
- Black
- Green
- Grey
- Brown
- Blue
- Red, occasionally
Most Victorian homes were built of clapboard and painted. Give the complexity of the roofs, you are likely better serve by selecting a subdued color. If though the roof is a simple style, you can step it up a bit without risking a clash between roof and walls, windows and so on.
4. Bungalow
These style homes generally leave a lot more latitude in color choices. Often, in fact, a slightly more flamboyant choice can add charm and flair to an otherwise simple design style. Bring the color wheel along and let your imagination go.
5. Ranch
The expansive, spread out style of these homes involves the roof being closer to the ground. This condition requires a keen eye for selecting shingles. The outdoorsy feel of such styles may well recommend keeping your color choices within nature’s more “woodsy” palette.
- Green
- Brown
- Rust
- Grey
6. Spanish
With this style of house, you always want to go for warm and sunny. Presumably the climate location of such a style was thought through in the selection of the design style. So, the owner of a Spanish-style home has many choices among roof colors sourced in the warm side:
- Browns
- Reds seem to be the color of choice
- Golden Brown may be welcome as well. However, it seems to work best with cooler walls.
- Orange would not be forbidden, but the walls would again need to be cool.
7. Florida and Southern Styles
The wide eaves and porches on these airy and comfortable homes often make the roof a major feature. Again, assuming the right climate and locale has been chosen for such a design, the sun flowing down upon them the best idea is to keep the shingle colors light and cool.
- Greys
- Greens
- Tans
- Even white can work.
If you need to choose roof shingle colors, there are many things to consider. Mulling over the options in shingle colors for roofs, we hope these tips on selecting the best roof colors help you make the best choice for your home.
