Choosing the Perfect Gutter Colour to Complement Your Home

Guttering is a critical part of your homes defence against the elements. However, this doesn’t mean it can’t also be stylish, adding an attractive aesthetic to your house. This blog looks at the different coloured guttering now available and how to choose the best colour for you and your home.

What Gutter Colours Are There?

Guttering colours are no longer limited to just black and white. There is now an array of different colours from which to choose. Here are a few of the most commonly chosen colours.

• White
  Whilst white is one of the more traditional guttering colours available, it is still extremely popular, especially with homeowners who have white door and window frames. White creates a clean, crisp finish to the outside of your home.

• Black
  Black is another popular choice and is particularly suited to older, historic homes which may have black window frames, door frames, or timbers.

• Brown
  Many homes have wooden or wood effect window and door frames, as such they require a guttering system to match. Brown PVC guttering is the perfect choice. It provides a coordinated look but with the all the added benefits which come with PVC guttering.

• Grey
  Grey is becoming one of the more contemporary go-to colours for window and door frames. Grey guttering has been developed to complement these and offer homeowners a modern alternative to white or black.

• Caramel
  As with grey, caramel coloured guttering has been introduced to complement caramel window and door frames. Tonally lighter, caramel guttering is more muted than dark brown and perfectly suited to both modern and older homes.

• Cast Iron Effect
  Older and historic buildings often have cast iron guttering. This traditional type of guttering was built to last, and many are still in use. However, they can be challenging to maintain and repair. Cast iron effect PVC guttering allows building owners to replicate the beauty of cast iron, but with the ease of maintenance offered by PVC.

• Anthracite
  Anthracite is a darker shade of grey and anthracite guttering is the perfect partner for more modern dwellings. Coordinated with anthracite window and door frames, this coloured guttering results in a truly contemporary aesthetic.

How to Pick Gutter Colour

• Consider Your Homes’s Exterior
  Stand outside your home and look at its exterior. What colour are your window and door frames? What colour are the bricks? What is the colour of the existing guttering? Considering all these factors should guide you towards choosing the most complementary colour for your guttering.

• Consider Your Roof Colour
  As well as looking at your window and door frames, existing roofline, and brick colour, you could also look at the colour of your roof. Choosing a guttering the same colour as your roof – for example your roof may be black or a dark brown - will help your guttering system blend beautifully into the background.

• Match or Contrast
  Your guttering can either match the other external furniture of your home or it can be a complete contrast. Most homeowners will choose to coordinate their guttering with other features such as window and door frames, and front doors. However, if you want to create a truly unique, eye-catching finish to your home, why not consider choosing a contrasting colour to make your guttering really stand out?

  Explore National Plastics’ Range of Gutters

  Here at National Plastics our guttering is offered in an array of different colours. If you’re unsure of which colour is best suited to your home or for any other questions about our guttering range, call our friendly, expert team on 0800 22 77 77 today.