The exterior design trends shaping homes right now are warm, natural colors, a mix of materials and textures, and outdoor living spaces that work as part of the house. Whether you are planning a full makeover or one small upgrade, these three ideas can guide your choices.
1. Warm and Earthy Color Palettes
Colors inspired by nature have taken center stage. Soft browns, olive greens and muted reds give a home a grounded, inviting look.
Neutrals such as cream and beige are still popular, but they are now often paired with deeper shades for contrast. A light body color with a darker door or trim is a simple way to get the effect.
You do not have to repaint the whole house to use this trend. The color of a new entry door or the fabric on an awning can bring a warm accent to the front of your home on its own.
2. Mixed Material Exteriors
Combining materials is a hallmark of modern exterior design. Homeowners are blending brick, wood, glass and metal to add depth and character where a single material can look flat.
Contrast is the point. Sleek metal next to warm wood or rough stonework makes each one stand out more.
Railings are an easy place to start. Clean-lined aluminum or wrought iron railings on front steps or a porch add a metal accent against wood, brick or stone without a major project.
3. Outdoor Living Enhancements
Outdoor space is being treated as living space. Covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and retractable awnings are all in demand because they make a deck or patio usable for more of the year.
The best designs connect indoors and outdoors smoothly. A wide patio door that opens onto a shaded deck, for example, makes the two areas feel like one room.
In Connecticut, shade and rain protection do most of the work. A patio cover or awning keeps the space comfortable on hot afternoons and dry during a summer shower.
How to Use These Exterior Design Trends on Your Home
Trends are most useful when they fit the house you already have. Look at your home’s style and the colors of the parts that will not change, such as the roof, brick or stone. Then choose one or two updates that complement them.
Small changes often have the biggest visual payoff. A new front door color, updated railings and a well-chosen awning fabric can refresh the whole front of a home while leaving the structure alone.
Get Advice on Your Exterior Project
If you would like help choosing colors, materials or shade options that suit your home, contact Aladdin or call (203) 776-9996. We have been helping Connecticut homeowners improve their exteriors since 1949.