Building or renovating your home is an exciting journey, and one of the most important choices you'll make is selecting the right colours for your exterior. The colours you choose will influence your house’s appearance, how it harmonises with the environment, how energy-efficient it is, and even its resale value.
Whether you're choosing LYSAGHT ® roofing, walling, or fencing, COLORBOND® steel has a broad range of finishes and colours to suit any style. Here are some simple tips to help you choose the perfect COLORBOND® steel colours for your home.
Matching exterior colours with your surroundings
Consider how your chosen COLORBOND® steel colours will fit into your local landscape. If you live in a rural area surrounded by greenery, natural tones like Woodland Grey® or Cottage Green® will help your home blend easily with the environment.
In more urban or coastal settings, modern shades like Shale Grey™, Surfmist®, or Monument® can create striking contrasts and give your home a sleek, contemporary feel.
Looking around at neighbouring homes can also help. This ensures your colour scheme complements the overall aesthetic of the area, helping your home blend seamlessly into the streetscape.
Matching COLORBOND® steel with other building materials
Your roof, walls, and fencing each serve different purposes, and that may mean different colour considerations.
For your roof, lighter shades like Surfmist® or Evening Haze® are great for reflecting heat, keeping your home cooler in warmer climates. Darker colours, such as Monument® or Night Sky®, give a bold and modern look but may absorb more heat, so that’s something to consider if you’re in a warmer region.
When it comes to your walls, you have the opportunity to get creative with your colour choices. Neutrals like Shale Grey™ or Paperbark® are great foundational colours that work well as a base, giving you flexibility to explore more daring accents or materials. By starting with a neutral base, you can experiment with different textures, such as brick, timber, or stone, to create visual interest.
For fencing, it depends on whether you want it to blend in or stand out. For example, Pale Eucalypt® is perfect if you want your fence to disappear into the landscape, while Ironstone® can make a bold statement.
Consider your climate and energy efficiency
Did you know that the colour of your roof can actually impact your energy bills? Lighter colours like Classic Cream™ or Surfmist® reflect sunlight, helping to keep your home cooler and more energy-efficient, especially in hot climates. In colder areas, darker colours like Manor Red® or Basalt® absorb heat, helping to keep your home warmer during the cooler months.
Choosing the right colour can help reduce your need for heating and cooling, making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient all year round.
Make it personal
While practical considerations are important, don’t forget that your home should reflect your personal style. With COLORBOND® steel, you have access to a variety of finishes, from subtle and matte, to glossy and eye-catching.
For a modern, minimalist look, colours like Dune®, Monument®, or Basalt® offer clean lines and a sleek finish. If you prefer a warmer, more traditional look, try blending warm tones like Terracotta® or Paperbark® with darker accents for a homely, welcoming feel.
Choose timeless colours
Colour trends come and go, but your roof, walls, and fences will be part of your home for a long time. Unless you feel like repainting every few years, we recommend you choose steel colours that will age gracefully.
Neutral tones like Shale Grey™, Paperbark®, or Wallaby® are always a safe option, as they tend to have more timeless appeal. Choosing a colour that stands the test of time means your home will continue to look stylish for years to come, even as trends evolve.
Plus, COLORBOND® steel is designed to withstand tough weather conditions, so your colours will look great for years to come.
Bring your vision to life with COLORBOND® steel
Choosing the right colours for your COLORBOND® steel products is a fun and rewarding part of designing your home. By thinking about how your colours will blend with the surroundings, affect energy efficiency, and reflect your style, you can create a home that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
Need some ideas? Visit our Finishes & Colours page for inspiration.
Want more detail? Download our Lysaght Colour and Finishes Brochure to explore the full range.