A chimney's contrast need not be so dramatic as brick and glass, such as this house, where vertical wood boards give way to concrete with horizontal formwork marks at the chimney.
This home in Menlo Park, California, features many of our favorite design touches, including a metal roof, exposed rafter tails, board and batten siding, awning windows and a perfect pergola. Does your home feature board and batten siding? Tell us more in the Comments below!More:9 Top Siding MaterialsFiber Cement Siding Takes a Front Seat