We are excited to finally be building our dream home "somewhere" in Northern Idaho. Framing begins this week and I need to finalize exterior finishes soon... We are looking to minimize maintenance... and deter pests (including woodpeckers!). Originally the plan called for cedar posts, soffits and beneath the overhang on the deck, but after our tiny home was destroyed by woodpeckers, I'm a little gun-shy on real wood, though I love it!

Our designer did an ok job with materials, but I'd love additional input.

I'm leaning dark (black/grey) so that the house fades into the landscape.

So far, the mix of materials in consideration are...

• Hardie fiber cement panels
• Hardie board and batten (would love to do reverse b&b)
• Black brick (with black mortar)
• OPTIONAL but expensive: The stone we are using on the interior... (Cabinet Gorge http://www.selectstone.com/project/cabinet-gorge/)
• Formed concrete for accent OR
• Corrugated metal for accent

Here are pictures of the four sides of the home as I've got things laid out now. (Taught myself HomeDesigner Architect so we could visualize!)

Perhaps there are some ideas or touches/accents you might suggest to increase interest?

Front of house

Back of house - currently fiber cement panels on left, Hardie Board and Batten on upper right, black brick below deck and on bottom of posts.

East side of house. Thinking of doing black brick on the lower level (and continuing on portion under deck).

West side of house.