Colour – the trends, the choice and the myths

By Kolorseal’s managing director, Deborah Hendry.

When it comes to colour coating windows and doors, making those initial choices is really personal and very much down to individual homeowner taste. 

I always say, don’t follow fashion as it changes quickly. It is better to view the building, its style, the location and then think of the colour that works best.

10 years ago, everything was white, grey or Chartwell green. Fortunately, homeowners wanted something different and Kolorseal offers virtually any colour when it comes to making a project stand out.

Consumers like reflecting personal lifestyles, wanting more than just different shades. They want colours that blend with the natural surroundings. We are also finding that dual coating is now very popular.

With so much colour choice spread across the country, a geographical distinction between North and South disappeared a long time ago. On Kolorseal projects, any bespoke colour usually comes down to property style, whether it’s a modern, urban home or a more traditional, rural property for example.

Regarding modern projects, our customers say that consumers are being more experimental with colour. For Kolorseal, it is all about being flexible on individual projects and satisfying bespoke demand.

Exceptional designs

We have found that lots of talented architects are using our colouring services to enhance projects in ways that will last.

This benefits everyone with bespoke colours bringing recognition and advantages through original concept, durability and quality as well as the all-important added value. The Kolorseal ranges are designed to complement and celebrate the importance of UK heritage and design.

In conservation areas such as the Cotswolds or Lake District, protocols must be followed when it comes to approval on colour coating projects, as covenants can restrict things – but with the amount of shades Kolorseal has available, we can help people to get creative by making a stunning Kolorsealed finish on any installation.

A broader perspective

The general exterior colour tendency throughout 2024, seems to reflect a broad shift towards individual preference. The whole point of Kolorseal is that it brings greater choice to its customers and the end user – homeowners are looking beyond traditional palettes.

Our customers are answering homeowners wishes by improving the curb appeal of their homes whilst transforming them into stunning statements of individual style.

There has been a huge increase on personalising homes with colour and coloured windows, doors and rooflines are no exception.

Growing curb appeal

Earthy tones such as olive green, terracotta or warm taupe are popular as they can seamlessly blend into natural surroundings – their timeless appeal suiting a broad type of architectural styles.

Soft pastels like lavender, mint green and sky blue provide a fresh feel to a building’s exterior particularly where there is a lot of natural light. This look shows that soft hues can make really bold statements when done right.

The choice of moody colours including shades of charcoal, French navy or forest green give a cosmopolitan appeal that many homeowners are preferring currently.

Whilst Kolorseal offers a world of difference when providing choice, the professionalism of the process is equally vital for a superior quality finished product.

As colour becomes more popular it is obvious that the quality of paint used is crucial, as well as the application process and understanding how paint reacts to different surfaces. This is where Kolorseal excels.

The increasing demand for personalisation resulted in Kolorseal’s Huddersfield expansion and subsequent investment in the best equipment – this means we don’t fail our customers or theirs.

Preparation, spraying and curing are all vital aspects that must be understood, so that guarantees on a colour coated project will last.

So many customers have joined or reconnected with Kolorseal recently as they simply could not get it right themselves and were seeing fade on their projects before the end of their guarantee.