Home Designs: What's on Trend for the Exterior of Your Home?

Posted: Dec 27, 2012
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers

Creating the ultimate curb appeal can be as easy as updating the exterior of your home. Many people focus mainly on home designs for the interiors but forget to remember how important a first impression of the exterior can be. Whether you chose natural or synthetic materials, there are many home designs that can make your home stand out above the rest on your block, making your house easy to sell, or simply, more beautiful to look at.

Like anything, the materials available for home designs are directly relatable for what is on trend at the time. There are some materials, however, that never go out of style, and often these are the most appropriate choices for home designs since you want your home to always remain classic. This removes the need to constantly update the exterior. Here are some trends for products that will help you keep your exterior home designs trendy and stylish while still remaining durable and sustainable.

Vinyl

Vinyl siding is a favorite choice in home designs since it is cost-effective and low-maintenance. Companies produce a vast range of styles of vinyl, including half-round shingles, rectangular cedar shingles perfect for the cabin style look, and clapboard panels, all of which are available in a multitude of colors that will never need repainting.

Red Cedar Siding

Red cedar siding has been a growing trend in home designs lately. It is a contemporary building material that is normally chosen for its beauty, durability and versatility. It can come in a number of different styles including bevel siding, board and batten, and tongue and groove, and can be easily stained in a variety of colors, so you can really customize the look for your home’s exterior.

Stone Siding

Stone facing is becoming especially popular for home designs around entranceways and highlight features. Most stone materials can be found in both natural and synthetic versions, making it available in a range of different costs to suit your budget.