Another popular color for a porch is red. Deep reds tend to be quite common, and look very striking when compared with dark colors or cooler colors. However, red can be quite a dramatic color, so bear this in mind when picking out the particular type of red with which you want to paint your houses. You may wish to pick a muted red, or paint a coating of red over a darker undercoat to ensure that the color is not overwhelming. Alternatively, you may wish to use red simply to highlight certain areas of your porch, rather than painting the whole area in red.



Black is another popular color for outlining and highlighting porch details. Black is classic and classy, and makes a wonderful contrast to both warm and cool colors. However, bear in mind that too much black can give the effect of darkening a home, so avoid slathering on the black like there's no tomorrow. Instead, use the black to highlight, or try to offset the black with other decorative items such as plants and ivy. These can look fabulous when paired up with striking black.



Creams and whites are also popular for porches, and can look lovely and light, particularly on older style homes, or homes in warm areas. However, bear in mind that these light colors can easily discolor or get dirty. You might want to see if you can find a paint that is easy to wash down and clean in the event that it becomes marked by dirt, grime, or the green of lichen and moss. Light colors, however, can be classy and effective provided that you're willing to undertake to complete the upkeep required to keep them looking as fabulous as when they were first painted on.

In sum, there are a variety of different porch paint colors available to homeowners. The color you pick is up to you, but you should try to keep in mind the style of your home, as well as the effects of certain colors on their surrounding environment when picking a particular paint color for your porch.