Whether you want to make a bold statement, add a contemporary vibe, or increase your home’s elegance subtly, your siding replacement style can amp up your property’s aesthetics with all the pizzazz you desire. Complement your home’s architectural style and emphasize its uniqueness with a customized plan for your Hardie siding replacement. You’ll not only enjoy James Hardie’s durable makeup and hefty resistance to the elements, but you’ll love its style!
Read on to view top siding styles for various home types so you can ensure yours looks its very best after re-siding.
Create an Exterior You Love with the Perfect Siding Style by James Hardie
Traditional
The classic appeal of Hardie® Plank lap siding is an ideal choice for traditional homes. Its smooth, wide boards can mimic the look of wood siding, delivering timeless appeal. Choose from crisp white to muted earth tones so your siding blends seamlessly with your exterior design. For a rustic look, consider Hardie® Shingle to create the look of cedar shingles. You’ll add visual interest and highlight the architectural features of your home seamlessly with the intricate detail shingles provide.
Craftsman
For a classic, timeless look, choose Hardie® Plank horizontal lap siding with a woodgrain appearance, giving the vibe of traditional cedar wood.
If you prefer a more modern-chic look, add warmth and sophistication by choosing Hardie® Architectural Panels. They deliver elegant contemporary look that speaks of modern refinement at its finest.
Rather opt for a bold, vibrant ambiance to your exterior? No problem. Go with Hardie® Panel vertical siding panels that deliver sleek, clean lines to enhance your home’s architecture and create a stunning, distinct aesthetic.
Mid-century Modern (Ranch and Split Level)
A Ranch Mid-century Modern home calls for the sleek lines and clean aesthetics of horizontal lap siding (Hardie® Plank) to accent this modern design perfectly. Complete the look with smooth trim done in bright white or crisp black. If you prefer a bolder aesthetic, go with vertical paneled siding (Hardie ® Panel) and trim featuring rustic grain textures and wood accents.
For a Split-Level Ranch home, install smooth-textured board-and-batten siding (by combining Hardie® Panel and Hardie® Trim on its seams). If you prefer a bolder aesthetic, add texture and depth with horizontal siding (Hardie® Plank), and go with a muted dusty blue for your primary color and complement it with darker accents for modern sophistication.
Colonial
Your traditional Colonial home will look stunning with classic horizontal lap siding (Hardie® Plank) that speaks of timeless charm. Consider the beauty of drawing from a palette of whites, creams, soft grays, or muted blues. For a bolder aesthetic, install lap siding (Hardie® Plank with a wood-grain texture) to make a statement. Draw inspiration from hues like deep reds, regal blues, or striking greens to create an eye-catching exterior.
Tudor
Define your Tudor home’s traditional elegance and warmth by using vertical panels—Hardie® Panel—and wide trim in soft browns, greens, or grays to bring out your home’s architectural features. For a bolder look, choose vertical panels with batten trim (Hardie® Panel and Hardie® Trim) in vibrant colors like deep blues or greens to accent its classic features.
Combine Siding Materials for Enhanced Visual Interest
Hardie Siding Plus Stone Veneer
You deserve a customized exterior design that brings out the very best in your home’s looks. Add depth and texture by combining James Hardie styles (for example, a split-level ranch can apply one type of Hardie siding on the top half and another type on the bottom half).
Consider including stone veneer on your home’s first level to accent various features, while installing Hardie siding on the remainder of your exterior.
Visualize Your Siding Upgrade Before It Even Begins with Our 3-D Rendering
With Hardie siding, there are so many options available when it comes to style! And with our ability to also mix various siding materials (we also install stone veneer) to add visual interest, the opportunities are nearly endless. As a homeowner, you’ll want to visualize the finished product before getting started on a home renovation.
At Smart Exteriors, we show you a 3-D rendering presentation of your finished product so you can visualize exactly how the siding color will look on your entire home. Check out our Siding Buyer’s Guide for more information on how replacement siding boosts your home’s aesthetics, safeguards it from moisture intrusion, and fortifies it against Kansas City area weather.
