One of the biggest impact details a homeowner can pay attention to is the visual exterior of their home. Curb appeal plays a huge role in a home’s value, identity, and community integration – not to mention a pivotal factor in maintaining the type of ‘welcome home’ comfort that makes an individual feel at ease in their own abode. Your roof is one of the largest visible surfaces of your home, so its color shapes the whole exterior. If you're planning a new roof for your Florida home, from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast, consider our picks for the most popular roof colors.
First Considerations
When deciding on a roof color, there are a few things to consider before making that final decision. In Florida, lighter roof colors reflect more of the sun's heat, and many HOAs keep an approved list of roof colors, so check yours early.
Firstly, what is the architectural style of the exterior? Craftsman homes lean towards dark, moody colors, while modern farmhouses create a high-contrast look with bright white and dark accents. Picking the right colors to highlight architectural features on an exterior can add extra dimension and eye-catching accents.
Next, what is the overall aesthetic? Selecting the best roof color for an exterior can completely transform the overall feeling while giving an instant curb appeal boost. While this may be the hardest part of putting together an exterior color palette, we are here to help! Keep reading to discover the roof colors homeowners are choosing for tile, metal and shingle roofs.
Warm & Earthy Colors
As homeowners are looking to add warmth to their everyday living areas, warm, earth tones are becoming highly sought-after roof colors, especially on clay and concrete tile. Warm, earthy roof colors create a cozy and intimate feeling, making the exterior feel more inviting for guests as they enter the home. These colors have a wide variety, like browns, oranges, reds, and tans, giving homeowners the opportunity to choose a roof color that highlights their overall style and home design.
Light & Airy Cream Colors
Create a light exterior without a stark white roof. Cream colors are more subdued while still giving that light and airy feeling to exteriors while adding a hint of color. And like warm, earthy colors mentioned above, these colors add a cozy and welcoming aura to exteriors while making the exterior appear larger. Popular cream roof colors can either be warm or cool-toned, giving homeowners an assortment, they can choose from when designing their homes. The subtle tones allow for pops of color in trim or a fun front door. It's no surprise these hues are among the most popular roof colors in Florida: they reflect more of the sun's heat and create a timeless exterior that outlasts trends year after year.
Lush & Vibrant Green Colors
The last few years have seen a huge surge in green inside homes, which has begun making its way to exteriors, and there’s no sign of the popular trend stopping. On a roof, green usually shows up in metal panels, and its natural hues give the home the feeling of a soothing outdoor sanctuary, and they are finding their way into an array of architectural styles, like Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, and Victorian. Overall, green emits a positive and uplifting vibe, making homeowners feel content as they pull into their driveways after a long, stressful day away.
Dark & Moody Colors
Dark and moody exteriors are a trend across the United States, and we see it continuing to grow. Black, navy and dark charcoal gray roofs give any exterior a modern edge and provide the perfect backdrop for lighter walls and trim. In Florida's sun, dark roofs absorb more heat, so many homeowners pair them with a reflective finish or choose a softer charcoal. Dark roofs are often found on Craftsman homes and modern farmhouses, and more traditional homes are going dark too.
Are you ready to see what a new roof can do for your home? Call the experts at Neal Roofing and Waterproofing. Homeowners rate us 4.9 stars, 1,000+ Google reviews. Book a free estimate or call (561) 473-0192.
