Archive for category: James Hardie Siding

There’s nothing like natural wood—the authentic feel and the timeless look. It’s one that’s tough to replicate, especially as a home exterior, but James Hardie mastered the look of wood and threw in the strength and durability of fiber cement, too. Schmidt Exteriors can install this and any kind of James Hardie siding for you.

With such a protective, durable and good-looking siding option, it makes sense that HardiePlank^® lap siding is the most widely used James Hardie^® product on the market. And all of James Hardie’s exterior building materials—including lap siding, straight and staggered edge shingle siding, and vertical panels—are engineered to help withstand the Midwest’s drastic temperatures, resist damage from pests and bugs, and are non-combustible.

If you find yourself seeking some natural wood details, check out these homes that incorporate James Hardie lap siding as the main siding choice paired with natural wood, character-filled front doors.

Crisp with Chestnut

This pristine home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in clean Arctic White. The chestnut-stained natural door stands out against the white home.

Golden Craftsman

This home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Autumn Tan with HardieTrim boards in Arctic White. The red brick stairs and columns feel original to the home, along with the golden oak door—all adding to the character of the Craftsman.

Warm in Walnut

This Craftsman style home is clad in Artisan^® lap siding by James Hardie. The entryway feels warm and welcoming with the home’s walnut-hued front door.

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This home is clad in HardiePlank® lap siding in minty green with HardiePanel® vertical siding and HardieShingle® siding in a creamy neutral. The varieties of siding styles on this quaint, snow-dusted home make it feel cozy and comfortable.

Creating a space that feels both homey and welcoming seems to be a part of the Midwest makeup. A space that breathes comfort and relaxation. A space where you’d love to curl up with a blanket and watch the snow fall. James Hardie^® siding and trim can help you create that space and call it your own.

Here are a few homes that inspire complete coziness, and three easy ways to get the relaxed and inviting exterior that many of us crave.

Use warm colors

Colors are critical when creating a sense of coziness, and warm hues are the way to go. This home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Countrylane Red with the HardiePanel vertical siding in Monterey Taupe and HardieTrim® boards in Sandstone Beige. The warm red paired with the soft neutrals provides an inviting farmhouse feel.

Create an inviting space

As you design your outdoor areas, try to create spaces that exude informal tranquility, too. This home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Timber Bark, and makes an ideal backdrop for this cozy porch space. The comfy furniture, the reading material, a warm cup of coffee, a fireplace and greenery—all ways to make a space feel friendly.

Think about your view

This charming home is clad in HardiePanel vertical siding in a creamy neutral with an outdoor dining area that looks out on tall trees and lake views—a dreamy and captivating backdrop.

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If you find yourself drawn to a softer, neutral color siding, there’s a simple way to add easy pop to your palette—douse your front door in a bold color. A daring front door hue can easily refresh your entire exterior and add instant curb appeal.

James Hardie^® siding and trim has a vast palette of neutrals that are anything but bland. Check out James Hardie’s ColorPlus hues such as the homey and sophisticated Sandstone Beige, the cozy and relaxed, soft Sail Cloth, and classically creamy Autumn Tan.

With James Hardie’s ColorPlus^® Technology—a baked-on color option that helps resist fading—your siding will look fresh longer with less maintenance than field applied paints.

Once you’ve selected the long-lasting siding and trim colors you’re craving, you can brighten up your home even more with a colorful door. Here are a few James Hardie clad homes with front doors that pop.

Get the blues—these two homes with blue front doors will make you anything but melancholy:

This home is clad in HardiePlank^® lap siding in Heathered Moss with HardieTrim^® boards in Arctic White. The somewhat unexpected royal blue door color blends well with the subtle hue, while adding a welcoming punch. The wreath, door knocker and vintage mailbox and doorbell provide a homey and inviting feel.

Wreath hanging on door

This city home is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Iron Gray with Arctic White HardieTrim boards. The homeowners opted for a bold sky blue door, which makes this urban three-flat turn heads.

HardiePhotos Submission:
contractor_name: Premier Building and Renovations
comments: This James Hardie Siding project took place in Brooklyn, NY. The color choice of this project was James Hardie’s Iron Gray. Every window was replaced and a beautiful blue door was added to make this Brooklyn home really stand out. The owners were very happy with there newly renovated Brooklyn home.
products: HardiePlank, HardieTrim, HardieSoffit
colors: Arctic White, Iron Gray

Seeking the classic red door look?

Check out this modern navy beauty clad in Artisan siding with an orangey-red door. At times, red doors can feel commonplace, but this fresh take on the traditional look feels new and inviting.

Artisan Modern Blue House Red Door

Your front door is the entryway to your home—make it interesting. Whatever siding and trim hues you choose, James Hardie’s color palette will likely complement your refreshed and flashy front door.