By Westlake Royal Building Products
Multi-textured facades — those that combine different siding profiles, colors and accents — continue to be a popular way to add curb appeal and differentiate your home’s exterior.
If you love the look of a varied façade but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. Check out these tips for creating your dream exterior aesthetic.
Play with placement
Before you select your color scheme and materials, take some time to play with placement. We recommend adding accent cladding (often shake, board & batten, or masonry like stone siding) somewhere it can highlight an architectural feature, like gables, a bump-out, or a new addition.
Create a color scheme
Working within a set color scheme will help you narrow down your cladding choices. Some homeowners prefer to utilize different siding profiles in the same color to create subtle visual interest. Others like the look of complementary colors or are interested in a high-contrast color scheme.
As you start to determine your personal preferences for profiles and colors, it can help to see your options laid out on a home. We recommend checking out our free virtual design tool, which allows you to mix and match siding colors, siding profiles, masonry, roofing, front doors, and trim to see what you like best. We also recommend ordering free siding samples to see your favorite colors and profiles in person.
If you’re still stumped, it can also help to look at color and siding combinations commonly used on homes similar in style to yours. Check out these popular home styles featuring mixed materials.
Modern Farmhouse homes have been popularized in classic, high-contrast color combinations. If your home is a Modern Farmhouse, consider these combos for inspiration:
Arts and Crafts style homes, like Bungalows or Craftsmans, are generally built to emphasize natural materials. If your home is traditional, consider:
Modern homes often look best in straightforward, neutral color combinations. If your home is modern or contemporary, consider:
Coastal homes invite nostalgic color combinations, often in light tones or pastels. If your home is along the coast, consider:
Incorporate texture
If you’re looking to add texture to your home’s exterior, consider adding brick or stone. Masonry can help elevate the look you’ve already created with your siding.
If the idea of straying beyond traditional siding intimidates you, we suggest checking out panelized stone siding. Versetta Stone combines the authentic look of stone with the simplicity of siding, making it easy to add rich dimension to the home. It also enriches other types of siding, like clapboard and shake.
Ready to try mixing materials on your own home? Check out Westlake Royal Building Products’ AI-powered design tool.
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