Tips to Help Match Your Siding With the Style of Your Home

You need to make many decisions when planning major projects like siding replacement. For instance, you need to create a plan, set a budget and choose a reliable home improvement company and high-quality materials. After completing these steps, you now have to determine how to match your new siding with the style of your home. 

Here are tips to ensure your siding complements your home’s style. 

Contemporary

Contemporary homes usually feature expansive windows and open floor plans. This home style is also known for utilizing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly exterior materials. If you have a contemporary home, consider creating a palette of three colors. Select the main color that will cover most of the structure, an accent color and a trim color.  

Ranch

Most ranch homes only have one-story and low-pitched roofs and expansive eaves. While it’s a single-story structure, you can choose different material combinations for its exterior. You can make your siding appear taller with board and batten siding. Its vertical lines bring the eyes upwards, creating the illusion of height. Moreover, a dependable remodeling contractor will help you choose which main, accent and trim colors work best for your humble abode. 

Colonial

Colonial homes usually have two or three stories with a wood or brick exterior. You can make your colonial home elegant with a color palette that includes shades of cream and blue. Meanwhile, combining white siding with black shutters and a red entry door will give your home a classic appeal. 

Craftsman

Known for its low-pitched or gable roofs and overhanging eaves, Craftsman is among the most popular home styles in the U.S. Houses of this style usually feature intricate woodwork and adornments as well as dark siding colors. Well-designed Craftsman houses feature a variety of exterior textures. You might want to consider mixing board-and-batten siding with lap siding. 

Victorian

Victorian homes are known for their bright hues and elegant architectural elements. In the past, these houses were painted with brilliant greens, purples and blues. They typically have three- or four-color palette exteriors. For this style, consider shingle and shake siding for accentuating gables and other exterior features. 

Farmhouse

The modern farmhouse style is known for its classic appeal and inviting feel. It features natural colors and textures. To create a more contemporary look, you can use bright and bold hues for this style. 

Cape Cod

Clean lines, centered entry doors and clean lines characterize the Cape Cod home style. It’s the first thing that comes to mind when people think of classic American homes. Using lap siding profiles will help you preserve the traditional look of a Cape Cod house. 

Whether you’re searching for a trustworthy siding or roofing company, you can count on Up and Above Contractors, LLC. Give us a call at (973) 531-4225, or fill out our contact form to get a free estimate. We serve clients in Wantage, Sparta and Hackettstown, NJ.