Spice up your home with 12 stunning design tips
(BPT) - Ready for a remodel? With a few outdoor style and design ideas, you can upgrade your home and its curb appeal. Here are some tips to spruce up your home, no matter your style preference.
<strong>1.</strong> <strong>Get cozy with neutrals</strong>
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Neutrals are safe, but sophisticated. This traditional style home covered in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/Products/HardiePlank-Lap-Siding" rel="nofollow"><span>HardiePlank lap siding</span></a> and HardieTrim boards is complemented by stunning dark brick for a cozier look.
<strong>2.</strong> <strong>Use contrasting colors</strong>
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The use of contrasting colors makes a bold statement in this upscale neighborhood in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
<strong>3.</strong> <strong>Find inspiration in nature</strong>
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Update your bungalow with colors that enhance its charm and meld with your home’s natural surroundings. <a href="http://www.jameshardie.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James Hardie</a> siding in Mountain Sage and Heathered Moss adds natural, understated elegance to this home.
<strong>4.</strong> <strong>Use a mix of textures</strong>
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Picture yourself building a warm, inviting fire on the porch of this striking Southern beauty. The combination of stone, shingle and panel siding creates a classic aesthetic.
<strong>5.</strong> <strong>Combine different siding designs</strong>
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This contemporary gem features a combination of panels and lap siding for stunning curb appeal with a surprise peek inside.
<strong>6.</strong> <strong>Finish with trim</strong>
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Natural hues with accent trim create a warm look on a chilly night. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/Products/Artisan" rel="nofollow">James Hardie Artisan Accent Trim</a> in Stone Acorn provides the finishing touch of style and sophistication on this home.
<strong>7.</strong> <strong>Add some color</strong>
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Stand out in the neighborhood with a dash of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/Color-and-Design/Live-Colorfully" rel="nofollow">color</a>. This traditional style home accentuates its siding with clean, crisp accent trim and is further enhanced with an exquisite brick texture.
<strong>8.</strong> <strong>Find your classic look</strong>
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Whether accompanied by green grass, white snow or colorful leaves, this stunning home dressed in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/" rel="nofollow">James Hardie</a> HardiePlank lap siding and HardieTrim boards provides a classic, aesthetically-pleasing look.
<strong>9.</strong> <strong>See the blues</strong>
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Whether in the country or city, there’s something classy about a deep blue home like this one. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/Color-and-Design/Live-Colorfully" rel="nofollow">Evening Blue</a>, a prefinished siding color offered by James Hardie, is a striking shade that works with nearly any architecture style.
<strong>10. Create a warm look</strong>
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This luxurious home covered in James Hardie HardiePlank lap siding in Tuscan Gold creates an alluring, warm look. Make a statement by adding bold, dark trim.
<strong>11.</strong> <strong>Don’t be afraid to go dark</strong>
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This rustic Texas home is spiced up with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jameshardie.com/Color-and-Design/Live-Colorfully" rel="nofollow">dark siding</a>. Dark greys, blues and greens can give off an outstanding modern vibe.
<strong>12.</strong> <strong>Live colorfully</strong>
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You, too, can live colorfully in an exquisite Victorian home like this one. Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/1MTVYyo" rel="nofollow">James Hardie’s Home Color Tool</a> to find color options for your dream home.
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