YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Whether you are building new or updating your existing home, every decision you make for your home matters. Diamond Kote® eases the strain of decision-making by offering products that look and perform beautifully. Let us take that one step further and give you the tools to easily make designerlevel choices. How, you may ask? By implementing the 60/30/10 Rule on your project and understanding the Elements of Design that support it.
3 DISCOVER YOUR COLOR
4 BUILD YOUR PALETTE
5 SELECT SIDING MATERIALS
6 DEFINE THE DETAILS
SET THE TONE OF YOUR HOME
Color is an essential Element of Design that conveys mood and emotion. Choosing the right colors can enhance your home’s architectural features and express your style.
When selecting colors for your home, thinking through these questions can help guide you in the right direction:
What is your home’s architectural style?
What is your landscaping style?
How do color selections look at different times of the day?
BEDROCK ELKHORN CANYON DUNE
BORDEAUX
MIDNIGHT CASCADE MOUNTAIN LAKE OLIVE
EMERALD
GLACIER FOG
TERRA BRONZE
Note: Actual color may vary from the color shown.
CUSTOM COLOR
BRONZE WALNUT
COPPER OAK IRON ASH GOLDEN TEAK
EBONY ASH Solid colors only.
DUOBLEND
CREATE BALANCE WITH COLOR
The 60/30/10 Rule is
The 60/30/10 Rule recommends that 60% of your exterior be a primary color, 30% be a secondary color, and 10% an accent color to create a cohesive and clean look.
Primary areas are the largest siding sections.
Secondary areas enhance architectural features like gables, bump-outs, dormers, an entryway, or a floor level.
Accent areas can include finer details like trim, columns, gable accessories, garage or entry doors, or soffit.
COLOR MADE EASY
Use these expertly designed color combinations to guide you through the color selection process or to inspire your own exterior palette.
TEXTURIZE YOUR EXTERIOR
Texture is another Element of Design that adds depth, dimension, and visual interest.
Use texture as the final touch on your 60/30/10 palette. Mixing different siding materials is an easy way to add texture to your project and has become common practice and is essential in modernizing your curb appeal.
It is best practice to select no more than three to four total siding materials. You can assign a material to every section in your palette and can even add an additional material by stealing a 10% share of the primary or secondary siding sections.
• Consider using more than one Diamond Kote siding style - lap, nickel gap, panel, board & batten, or shake siding
• Add ChamClad material for a sleek, authentic wood accent
• Add stone material to increase visual contrast
Tip: Look for colors in your stone selection that match your home’s siding color
STRAIGHT SHAKE STAGGERED SHAKE
BOARD & BATTEN NICKEL GAP
CHAMCLAD
VERSETTA STONE*
PANEL SIDING
LAP SIDING
AWE-INSPIRING STYLES & ACCESSORIES
Complete your Diamond Kote exterior with accessory products that stand the test of time.
VISUALIZE YOUR HOME
Try the 60/30/10 Rule yourself by using our Home Visualizer tool!
Simply select a sample home or upload a photo of your own home to mix and match colors, styles, and materials to visualize your dream home.
