How to Choose the Right Siding Color for Your Rhode Island Home (A Homeowner’s Guide)

Overview

Your siding color is one of the biggest curb-appeal decisions you’ll ever make. Here’s how Rhode Island homeowners can choose a color that matches their architecture, style, and neighborhood.

Step-by-Step Decision Guide

1. Match Your Home’s Architecture

• Colonial homes: Classic grays, whites, or coastal blues

• Ranch homes: Earth tones, greige, or light neutrals

• Cape homes: Soft blues, sage greens, light grays

2. Consider Your Roof Color

Your roof + siding need to complement each other, not compete.Examples:

• Sierra Gray roof → Stone Harbor or Pearl Gray siding

• Black roof → nearly any modern siding color (darks pop the most)

3. Think Long-Term

Trends matter, but longevity matters more.Darker colors are trending, but mid-tone neutrals remain timeless in RI neighborhoods.

4. Don’t Forget the Lighting

Rhode Island coastal light hits differently—shading changes throughout the day. Always test samples on multiple sides of your house.

Recommended Color Picks for RI Homes

• Stone Harbor (modern, timeless)

• Bourbon (rich, upscale)

• Harbor Blue (classic coastal RI look)

• Glacier White (clean, bright, versatile)

Need expert help selecting siding that elevates your home’s value?Royal Exteriors RI offers free consultations and color guidance from a team with 40+ years of industry experience.