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Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

August 10, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

There’s nothing like the quiet of the morning—the mist on the grass, the sun’s glow peeping through the trees, the smell of the fresh air. It’s a perfectly serene time, then with swift speed, the day kicks into high gear, and stress can pile on until punch-out time. That could be the reason most of […]

Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone

July 11, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

Gray doesn’t go hand-in-hand with a cloudy disposition. In fact, home design experts now call on grays for the new, go-to neutral. And when paired with a natural stone, you’re in for a dose of contemporary elegance. James Hardie’s HardiePlank® lap siding in Aged Pewter is a weathered-meets-classic hue, making it a smart choice for […]

Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

August 10, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone

July 11, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

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Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

August 10, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

That could be the reason most of us crave coming home to a calm environment, a place to relax and recharge. We find there’s nothing as calming as getting out into nature, even if that means sitting on your porch or in your backyard.

To create calm in your outdoor spaces, try out these zen-inducing tips—you’re about to put the ohm back in home.

Choose calming colors: Colors can affect your mood, so you’ll want to seek out the ones that most induce calm when selecting your home siding and trim colors. James Hardie’s ColorPlus® palette provides hues that seem to summon the early morning sky, such as Light Mist, or blend into nature such as Heathered Moss, or resemble a shell on the beach such as Sail Cloth. When a soothing palette of colors surrounds you, they seem to soak up the buzz of the day’s stresses.

Pump up your plant life: Research shows that having plants in and around your home can actually lower anxiety and raise productivity. Add potted plants to your porches, air purifying varieties such as lilies and pathos around the perimeter of your home, and hang ferns and flower boxes filled with lavender and rosemary.

Think shutter style: There are a handful of shutter styles you can choose from for the exterior of your home, from plantation, to louvered, to Bahama. We find the right style of shutters on your abode can induce a relaxing vibe in seconds.

Get comfy: When outfitting your porch space, seating is key. After all, you want to be able to lean back and put your feet up. You can go for a row of rocking chairs, a porch swing, a comfy loveseat, even a hammock. Be sure to add a small end table nearby—it’s the perfect tabletop for a cup of tea and your favorite potted plant.

Prop your feet up. Breathe in. Breathe out. Create a sense of calm in your outdoor space.

For all your James Hardie siding needs contact Schmidt Exteriors. We are siding installation contractor with years of experience. Give us a call today!

Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone

July 11, 2017/in James Hardie Siding /by schmidt

Gray doesn’t go hand-in-hand with a cloudy disposition. In fact, home design experts now call on grays for the new, go-to neutral. And when paired with a natural stone, you’re in for a dose of contemporary elegance.

James Hardie’s HardiePlank^® lap siding in Aged Pewter is a weathered-meets-classic hue, making it a smart choice for a main siding color, especially when teamed up with neutral-toned HardieTrim^® boards. The contrast between the two colors provides a subtle look that’ll turn heads.

And you can feel confident knowing that your Aged Pewter siding resists fading. James Hardie’s ColorPlus^® products are engineered with multiple coats of finish baked onto the siding and trim. All of which means your siding colors will stay vibrant longer compared to field-applied paint.

Take a peek at the Aged Pewter siding hue paired with a neutral stone—it may be your new favorite pair.

Contemporary Cladding

This modern abode is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Aged Pewter with natural stone. Up close, you’ll see the Select Cedarmill^© siding has a natural wood texture for a bit of subtle interest.

Standout Gables

This suburban home is clad in straight edge HardieShingle^® siding in Aged Pewter. The HardieTrim boards in Sail Cloth unify the look, and the palette pairs well with the pebble brown brick.

Staggered and Stunning

This suburban standout is clad in HardiePlank lap siding in Aged Pewter with staggered edge HardieShingle siding in Monterey Taupe in the home’s gables for a subtle and stylish contrast.

If Aged Pewter isn’t your favorite shade in the family, James Hardie has you covered. Four new shades of gray were recently added to the ColorPlus Technology collection of colors. Now, you can opt for any shade from light to dark with Pearl Gray, Gray Slate, Night Gray, and Iron Gray all of which pair nicely with Arctic White HardieTrim boards.

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Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone

Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

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Create Calm in your Outdoor Space

For all your James Hardie siding needs contact Schmidt Exteriors. We are siding installation contractor with years of experience. Give us a call today!

Aged Pewter Siding Paired with Natural Stone

Gray doesn’t go hand-in-hand with a cloudy disposition. In fact, home design experts now call on grays for the new, go-to neutral. And when paired with a natural stone, you’re in for a dose of contemporary elegance.

For your all James Hardie siding needs call Schmidt Exteriors today! We are siding experts with years of experence.

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