​Choosing the Right Color for You: The Pros and Cons of Custom Color Options

Is there an awesome, unique color you just can’t get out of your head?  Well, in today’s window and door world, the sky is nearly the limit on custom color options.  Vinyl window and patio doors, steel and fiberglass entry doors, and even garage doors are available in any color in the vast Sherwin-Williams collections.  Sounds great, right?  In this article, we will explore some of the pros and cons of choosing a custom color for your windows and doors.

Why Choosing a Custom Color Can be Amazing – the Pros
 
Whether you are looking for a unique touch for your home or business, custom colors are a great way to express your individual personality and style.

1. Historical Renovations:  Having the color of your choice can help immensely with a historical renovation where colors are very important, and many times, must follow a prescribed set of rules to preserve a legacy look.
   
   
2. Setting Your House Apart:  In today’s vast suburban landscapes, houses can look very similar.  As such, having the freedom of custom color choices can be just what you need to separate yourself from the pack.  This can also be a great way to differentiate yourself in the market if you decide to sell.
   
   
3. Expressing Your Unique Style:  It is now easier than ever to get exactly the color you want to express your personality and unique design perspective.
   
   
4. Coordinating Exterior and Interior:  With the nearly endless color options available, both interior and exterior colors can be coordinated to cohesively implement a design plan and meld all the elements together.
   
   
5. Business Color Palette:  If you own a business, purchasing exterior products to match your corporate color scheme for your offices, showroom, production facilities, or other locations is easy and simple.  This can help you stand out and create a unique brand value proposition.

 
Why Choosing a Custom Color Might Not Be the Best Answer – the Cons
 
While it is exciting to think about all the possibilities available in the custom color world, there are some serious considerations to weigh in the decision-making process.

1. It’s a Long-Term Decision:  Although the reasons to choose a custom color are compelling, this is a long-term decision with a level of permanence that can weigh against it.  Changing colors every few years can be very costly and time intensive.
   
   
2. Higher Cost:  Often times with custom options, comes additional cost.  Custom colors are no exception and definitely present a higher cost profile than standard colors.  The higher cost coupled with the long-term nature of the custom color option might push for a vote against it.
   
   
3. Community Restrictions:  While historical or other condominium or HOA-type requirements can push for choosing a custom color, there can also be rules that dictate against choosing a color outside of an established and approved palette.  Be sure to check with all community and local rules before you make any decisions on a custom color.
   
   
4. Limitations on Future Repairs and Replacement:  What is an exciting choice today might not feel that way years down the road when a repair or replacement is required.  For example, if you decide to use a custom color for your window exteriors, it is possible that the paint company could discontinue the color.  If this happens and you need to replace a window or two in the future, the only option to ensure that everything matches could be replacing them all, which is a significant expense.
   
   
5. Trendy Colors Can Come and Go:  If you decide to adopt a hot, trendy color, this can be a huge boost to your home’s or business’s image and value.  However, trendy colors can easily become yesterday’s dated style.  This might create a challenging resale value scenario or a need to change the color to achieve a newer, more modern look.

 
Conclusion
Selecting a beautiful, custom color for your home or business can be exhilarating and positive.  But this decision should be made after carefully weighing the pros and cons to ensure it’s the right choice for you.  We offer a generous selection of high-quality window and door products that are available with custom exterior colors, limited only by the Sherwin-Williams color palette.
 
If you are interested in exploring custom color options and products, we are here to help.  Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.