(StatePoint) Curb appeal does not happen by accident. From siding to trim to your home’s entry door, these components should not be considered individually, but as parts of a whole — especially when it comes to color, say experts.

“It all starts with the roof,” says Kate Smith, a color trend forecaster with Sensational Color. “Colors should flow down the home exterior cohesively.”

Smith recommends that when the main color of your home exterior is neutral, to add pops of color on the entry door and trim. The color of your roof should guide these decisions, as the right accents will bring the look together and complement the roof’s beauty.

Whether you want a subtle look or you want something bolder, take a top-down approach to your color selections.