Dining room. White coffered ceilings with white wainscoting and trim, medium brown wood flooring with gray walls. Crystal chandelier with custom black cabinets, black chairs with a round dark brown table.

This mountain home exterior was redesigned with a mix of Woodtone board and batten siding in Old Cherry and James Hardie lap siding in Rich Espresso to create a bold modern rustic look. The combination of wood-inspired textures and dark siding adds warmth and contrast while maintaining durability for mountain conditions. Custom details like copper penny gutters, a board and batten porch ceiling, and new Andersen windows complete the transformation, creating a striking exterior that blends natural materials with long-lasting performance.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Siding & Windows Group completed this Glenview, IL Traditional Tudor Style Home in HardiePanel Vertical Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Cobble Stone with Dark Brown Custom ColorPlus Technology Color HardieTrim.

James HardiePlank 7" Exposure Cedarmill (Khaki Brown) James HardieTrim NT3 (Timberbark) James Hardie Non-Ventilated Soffits GAF American Harvest (Golden Harvest) 6" Gutters & Downspouts (Classic Brown) Leaftech Gutter Guards AZEK Deck (Kona) AZEK Lighted Posts & Railings (Kona) AZEK Rimboards (Sedona) Clopay Coachmen Garage Doors Boral TruExterior Trim (Painted to Match Siding & Trim) Fypon Bracket BKT25X25 (Painted to Match Siding & Trim) MidAmerican Louvred Shutters (Classic Blue) Property located in East Hanover, NJ Work performed by American Home Contractors, Florham Park, NJ Painting done by Monk's Painting, Chatham, NJ

Wide plank dark brown hickory - our Crescent City hardwood floor: https://revelwoods.com/products/864/detail?space=e1489276-963a-45a5-a192-f36a9d86aa9c

Siding & WIndows Group completed this Highland Park, IL home with Marvin Ultimate Windows, Type is Double Hung with SDLs, James HardieShingle Shake Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Khaki Brown and Hardie Trim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

Example of a cottage brown two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Photography by Sam Gray
Victorian beige three-story wood exterior home idea in Boston with a gambrel roof

10K designed this new construction home for a family of four who relocated to a serene, tranquil, and heavily wooded lot in Shorewood. Careful siting of the home preserves existing trees, is sympathetic to existing topography and drainage of the site, and maximizes views from gathering spaces and bedrooms to the lake. Simple forms with a bold black exterior finish contrast the light and airy interior spaces and finishes. Sublime moments and connections to nature are created through the use of floor to ceiling windows, long axial sight lines through the house, skylights, a breezeway between buildings, and a variety of spaces for work, play, and relaxation.

This humble yet sophisticated home was constructed in an existing subdivision filled with mature trees and overlooking a golf course. The 'harbor gray' colored siding is accented with cedar shake siding in the gables. The craftsman-style white pillars, coupled with cultured stone, add character and richness to the appearance of the house.

Kyle J. Caldwell Photography
Elegant front porch photo in Boston with decking and a roof extension

With plenty of style and color options and impressive strength, HardieShingle® siding has everything it takes to win your lasting affection. The authentic keyways in staggered edge and straight edge designs promise the handcrafted look of cedar without the upkeep. Today’s trend is to mix profiles and textures to treat the house as a holistic structure rather than a façade. Combining our shingle siding with HardiePlank® lap siding can give a home character and authenticity.

Photo by Matt Dahlman
Trendy metal exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Example of a large trendy multicolored three-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other with a mixed material roof

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Photo credit: Benjamin Benschneider
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Two-story family home with custom window design and custom siding
Large traditional blue two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Chicago