If you have horizontal or vertical banding you may want to choose it in a different color than the trim surrounding your windows.
Front of the house different siding or all the same.
The effect creates an exterior that s rich and inviting as well as a little different.
This building features bricks horizontal lap siding and architectural panels all done in the same shade of gray for a cohesive look.
The two create an interesting textural contrast to each other when viewed side by side.
The siding is a light natural looking wood inspired tan while the trim has a darker cool brown tone that matches the color of the front door.
The thick bands of the dark red sash and built in trim don t appear as chunky here because the surrounding elements are the same or similar in hue.
There are lots of options these days to help you create the perfect façade and you want to choose carefully.
Keep in mind that not all trim has to be the same color.
Siding gives you a great way to add color and definition to your house.
While aesthetics are always important you also want to consider the material s durability ability to resist water ease of installation and versatility.
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You may also want your soffits and eaves to be a different color than your window trim.
Another option is to paint the outer trim to match the surrounding siding.
They help knock down the thickness of the sash and its matching framing trim piece.
Here they chose a pale brick that matches the lap siding on the rest of the house.