Looking for modern siding ideas? You do not need an unusual material to update a house. Most of the modern look comes from how siding is laid out and how colors are combined: vertical accent panels, strong contrast between siding and trim, layered shades of one color, and a mix of panel sizes. Here is how each idea works.
Modern Siding Ideas to Consider
Vertical panels as an accent
Vinyl siding is usually installed with the panels running horizontally. A newer approach is to run panels vertically in select areas, such as around doors and windows or up near the roofline. The change in direction acts as an accent and gives the house a more current look than its neighbors.
Bold contrast between siding and trim
Color contrast is one of the simplest ways to modernize an exterior. A darker siding color paired with much lighter trim gives a house a sleek, crisp appearance.
Shades from the same color family
Contrast does not have to mean colors from opposite sides of the color wheel. Some homeowners choose two or more hues from the same color family. The shades are similar, but different enough to create visual interest without looking busy.
Mixed cladding sizes and styles
Mixing and matching cladding is catching on. Combining siding panels in different widths and colors on different parts of the house helps it stand out on the street.
Finish the Look With Doors, Windows and Railings
New siding ideas only go so far if the details around them look dated. The front door, the windows and the railings are what people see at eye level, and updating them can modernize a house even when the siding stays the same.
A front door in a contrasting color is the natural focal point. Our entry doors and patio doors come in a range of styles, colors and glass options. Clean-lined vinyl replacement windows sharpen the whole front of the house, and they pair well with the vertical accent idea above.
At the front steps, simple aluminum and wrought iron railings in a dark finish suit a modern color scheme. A door canopy or window awning adds shape and color over an otherwise flat wall.
For more ways to refresh a tired exterior, see our post on how to make your house exterior look new again.
How to Choose Colors That Work Together
Picking colors is the hard part for most people. Start with the things that will not change, such as the roof, brick or stonework, and choose siding and trim colors that work with them. Then decide where you want the eye to go. That is usually the front entry, so save your strongest contrast for the door and the trim around it.
Look at samples outside, against the house, at different times of day. Colors look very different in full sun than they do indoors.
Plan Your Exterior Update
Aladdin Inc. has been helping homeowners across Connecticut beautify their homes since 1949. Browse our gallery for inspiration, then contact Aladdin at (203) 776-9996 to talk about doors, windows, railings and canopies that fit the look you want.