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Mixing and Matching Exterior Siding Products: A Guide to Elevating Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Chad Arneson • December 10, 2024

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Your home’s exterior is its first impression, and siding plays a critical role in defining its style and character. Mixing and matching exterior siding products is an exciting way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and make it stand out in your neighborhood. At AR Exteriors, we specialize in helping homeowners achieve dynamic, custom exteriors by combining different siding materials, colors, and textures. Here’s our guide to mixing and matching siding products for a truly personalized look.

Why Mix and Match Siding?

Combining different siding materials and styles offers several advantages:

Adds Visual Interest: Mixing textures and colors creates a dynamic and engaging exterior.

Highlights Architectural Features: Accentuate unique design elements, like gables, dormers, or entryways, with complementary siding choices.

Boosts Curb Appeal: A thoughtfully designed exterior can increase your home’s value and attract attention.

Customizes Your Home: Stand out from cookie-cutter designs with a tailored aesthetic that reflects your personality.

Popular Siding Combinations

Horizontal and Vertical Siding

Why It Works: Combining horizontal lap siding with vertical board-and-batten creates contrast and draws the eye to specific areas of your home.

Where to Use It: Use horizontal siding on the main walls and vertical siding on gables or accent walls for a balanced look.

Stone Veneer and Fiber Cement Siding

Why It Works: The natural texture of stone veneer adds depth and elegance, while fiber cement siding offers durability and clean lines.

Where to Use It: Stone veneer works beautifully as an accent around entryways, chimneys, or lower walls.

Shake and Shiplap Siding

Why It Works: The rustic charm of shake siding pairs well with the sleek, modern look of shiplap, creating a balanced yet stylish exterior.

Where to Use It: Add shake siding to dormers or gables and shiplap to the main walls for a cohesive design.

Bold Colors with Neutral Tones

Why It Works: Combining a bold color, like navy or deep green, with neutral tones, such as gray or beige, adds sophistication and contrast.

Where to Use It: Use bold colors for accent areas, like the front door or shutters, and neutral tones for the main siding.

Tips for Mixing and Matching Siding

Choose a Cohesive Color Palette: Select colors that complement each other and fit your home’s architectural style.

Balance Textures: Pair smooth siding with textured materials, like stone or shake, for visual contrast without overwhelming the design.

Highlight Key Features: Use different siding materials to draw attention to architectural details, such as bay windows, porches, or peaks.

Consider Maintenance: Opt for materials with similar maintenance requirements to keep upkeep simple.

Work with Professionals: Collaborate with experts, like AR Exteriors, to ensure your combinations are both functional and visually appealing.

Why Choose AR Exteriors?

At AR Exteriors, we bring years of expertise to every project, helping homeowners create exteriors that are as durable as they are beautiful. Whether you’re refreshing your current siding or planning a full exterior remodel, our team will guide you through the process of selecting and combining materials, colors, and styles to achieve your vision.

Let’s Elevate Your Home’s Exterior

Ready to transform your home with a unique mix of siding products? Contact AR Exteriors today to schedule a consultation. Together, we’ll create an exterior that enhances your home’s beauty, functionality, and value.
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