Thinking about giving your home a modern facelift? Replacing your siding is one of the best ways to completely refresh your curb appeal—and James Hardie siding makes it easy to do it in style. While it’s known for its classic look, Hardie siding is just as perfect for homes with sleek, contemporary vibes.
Whether you’re dreaming of clean vertical lines, bold accents, or cozy textures with a modern twist, there’s a Hardie style that fits your vision. From minimalist to modern farmhouse and everything in between, this high-performing siding is the design upgrade your exterior has been waiting for.
Ready for some inspiration? Keep reading for creative ways to style your home with Hardie siding and trim for a look that’s current, eye-catching, and completely you.
Spruce Up Your Home with Hardie’s Modern Flair
While brick and stone siding may cover part of your St. Louis area home’s exterior, applying Hardie® boards in place of worn-out wood or vinyl siding will transform your house to beautiful! Blending traditional brick siding with modern trends creates a desirable aesthetic you’ll love coming home to.
Enjoy impressive curb appeal and boost your home’s value with stunning new siding updates. Here are some modern ways to install Hardie siding and trim:
1. Trade Lap Siding for Vertical Panels
Replacing your lap siding with vertical siding modernizes your exterior swiftly. And you can be creative where you apply it! Hardie® Panel (vertical siding boards) can be used on your front porch, above your garage, on your gables, and more. Pairing vertical siding with brick or stone gives your home character while still preserving timeless elements.
2. Achieve a Modern Design with Clean Lines
Do you have a taste for sleek, contemporary flair? Clean, modern lines offer a sleek appearance, which can be achieved marvelously with Hardie’s Artisan® profiles like V-Groove or Square Channel. These are both found in the Hardie™ Architectural Collection and will satisfy even the most distinct taste.
3. Create Texture with Low-Maintenance Hardie Shingles
Install gorgeous Hardie® Shingle siding on your gables, peaks, and porch to create texture you’ll love. Choose from staggered or straight edge shingles to customize the look. Hardie’s brilliant ability to mimic the look of cedar shakes with this siding option gives you the delight of this aesthetic without the high maintenance wood siding requires.
4. Add Rustic Charm with Board and Batten Siding
Board and batten’s rustic-chic style is achieved by installing vertical Hardie® Panel (boards) and then covering the seam between them with Hardie® Trim (battens). The enduring popularity of this delightful style can be attributed to its visual appeal, practicality, and adaptability.
Today it remains a beloved and versatile choice for contemporary construction and historic preservation. And it’s certainly not limited to modern farmhouse-chic application. Board and batten siding delivers a lovely aesthetic and can be used on a wide variety of architectural styles. We’re pretty sure the board and batten look will never go out of style! Its charming patterns add warmth and beauty in an instant, creating a welcoming curb appeal.
5. Step Out Boldly with Your Exterior Color Choices
While white is still a popular exterior paint choice, homeowners are also stepping out more with color today. Hardie’s dramatic dark blue, dark gray, and dark brown offer appealing designs. Or if you prefer, their gray or taupe combined with Deep Ocean siding accents adds beautiful, bold, eye-catching contrast. Two rising stars on the color wheel are blues and greens, and many are choosing one of them for their home’s exterior hue.
6. Enjoy a Soothing Exterior with Timeless Neutrals
A putty color is currently in style, infusing a soft touch to homes. Variations of the same color provide a monochromatic look, which perfectly accents a variety of house styles. The contrast light siding and dark trim provide looks stunning and remains in style. Additionally, if you choose a neutral hue for the body of your home, pops of color in your shutters pair well with a neutral palette.
7. Play with Different Textures
Mixing siding materials can help you highlight your home’s areas of architectural uniqueness. Varying texture on your exterior always boosts visual interest. So, if you’re torn between two siding options, you might consider using both! Hardie siding pairs well with brick or stone, which creates delightful appeal to your exterior.
8. Add Accent Panels
If you want to add dimension and charm to your exterior, integrate accent panels in contrasting colors or textures. This allows you to highlight architectural features and break up bigger expanses of siding, inserting visual interest intentionally. Frame windows or doors with darker accents, or use different siding styles for gables or sections of your exterior to create a captivating look.
9. Create a Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Design
Outdoor living is peaking in its popularity. From outdoor kitchens and spas to pools and fire pits, America is enjoying their back yards like never before. Additionally, we’re emphasizing natural elements indoors to include the soothing sense of calm that nature brings. Extending a roof with a sided ceiling over a patio creates a seamless indoor/outdoor living space for you to enjoy.
Siding can also be used as an accent wall to partially enclose your outdoor kitchen. Wide doors and windows open to these outdoor “rooms” to create a fluid flow between them. Adding siding indoors to bring continuity to the space is a fun twist. Hardie siding can be used on an interior ceiling or as an accent wall, creating a beautiful aesthetic that ties your indoor and outdoor space together.
Ready for a Home That Feels More “You”?
Your exterior should feel just as personal and welcoming as the inside of your home. If it’s not quite there yet, don’t worry—that’s where we come in.
Since 1997, our Lakeside Renovation & Design team has helped homeowners throughout the St. Louis area bring their vision to life with stunning James Hardie siding upgrades. As a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, we’re known for expert craftsmanship, clear communication, and siding installations that are built to last.
Whether you’re ready for a full modern makeover or just want to freshen things up with a few stylish upgrades, we’re here to help every step of the way. Learn more about how installing gorgeous James Hardie Siding can bring your vision to life and make coming home a joy!