When you think of making your home inviting, the exterior may not immediately come to mind, but your home’s exterior design lets guests know what to expect inside and lends a sense of community to the neighborhood.
While we all have different ideas of what the perfect house looks like, it’s easy to achieve a picturesque view with the wide range of products available today.
Updating the siding on a home can make a bold impression: by installing siding, homeowners can completely refresh an old exterior, and customize the color and style of their home. And did we mention how low maintenance siding can be?
Siding is one of the most versatile materials on the market and can be incredibly cost effective. Take a look at the following homes that are using siding to up their home’s curb appeal in six unique ways
This waterfront home blends various materials together to create a dazzling curb appeal. Typically siding is hung horizontally, but that doesn’t always have to be the case.
Here, a mixture of vertical and horizontal siding creates interest and depth to the home’s design. This unique combination is unified with a rich, dust blue color on the main body of the house while the stark white sets the trim apart and creates a crisp look.
Adding even more interest to the exterior of the home, stone is used to accentuate focal points and pulls the entire exterior together around the base of the house. The gray of the stone and roof keep the color palette consistent.
Siding isn’t just for modern houses. Historic homes have been protected by siding for centuries, and newer materials and technology have allowed for some smart advances. This Gothic Revival home boasts a traditional look by using siding for the exterior. The classic look embraces the home's character and makes it exude elegance. The soft color palette pulls the entire house together to give a stately and large appearance.
Siding is brought into the 21st Century by this gorgeous home. Thoroughly modern, this home creates an awe-inspiring image by joining not only vertical and horizontal siding, but also mixing different sizes, colors and materials. Transitions are positioned at natural focal points of the design and take advantage of changing planes to mix styles. The extreme, modern lines of this home make the architect’s choices feel perfect, and the transition of materials breaks up what would be a monotonous facade if clad in all the same material.
Situated on a beautiful horse farm, this exquisite home takes siding to a whole new level. Small details elevate the design to create a truly stunning look: the warm gray siding creates a neutral backdrop for elegant, arched windows and rich wood work. The impressive details would not look as appealing without the subtle lines and color of the siding.
Vertical siding makes this low-slung house seem taller, drawing the eye up to the roof line. This classic home reminds us that simplicity is sometimes the key to good design. The warm color of the siding softens the angular lines of the home, allowing for the white soffit and fascia to stand out.
Relaxed beach vibes exude from this home. Once again, a savvy mix of sturdy materials make for great design. The siding accentuates the home’s flared bottom, which creates a visual line break as the home transitions into stucco on the ground floor. Using the same color on the upper levels creates continuity when materials change again. The classic white trim brings attention to the siding color and pulls together the entire design.
With so many choices on the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when deciding how to create the best curb appeal and look for the exterior of your home. No matter what style your home is or what color you choose, siding fits the bill. It’s versatility is unmatched and the upkeep is minimal. As these gorgeous homes prove, siding is a smart and stunning choice to create a memorable and welcoming exterior.