You may also want your soffits and eaves to be a different color than your window trim.
Front of the house different siding or all the same.
There are lots of options these days to help you create the perfect façade and you want to choose carefully.
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.
While aesthetics are always important you also want to consider the material s durability ability to resist water ease of installation and versatility.
Here they chose a pale brick that matches the lap siding on the rest of the house.
When changing the shape or size of the house siding you can create a more subtle look by keeping the color the same throughout.
See our photo showcase for inspiration.
The effect creates an exterior that s rich and inviting as well as a little different.
If you have horizontal or vertical banding you may want to choose it in a different color than the trim surrounding your windows.
The siding and trim on this home are perfectly matched with one another.
They help knock down the thickness of the sash and its matching framing trim piece.
Keep in mind that not all trim has to be the same color.
This building features bricks horizontal lap siding and architectural panels all done in the same shade of gray for a cohesive look.
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 two create an interesting textural contrast to each other when viewed side by side.