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Infographic: Smooth Siding for Modern and Traditional Styles
Who says you’re limited to your home’s interior when it comes to letting your design personality shine? The power is yours to choose a siding option that ensures your home’s exterior reflects your aesthetic style.
Whether you consider your taste modern, traditional or both, there’s a new siding option to help you reach your desired aesthetic—LP® SmartSide® Smooth Trim & Siding. Why choose smooth siding? And which home styles does it complement? The infographic below breaks it down. Here are the highlights.
Why Go Smooth?
Choose smooth if you’re looking for a versatile material that can achieve a modern, traditional or blended aesthetic. Use over your home’s entire exterior or mix and match with other materials to accentuate your home’s architectural features.
Top 3 Home Styles for Smooth Siding:
Modern Farmhouse
- What Is It: The Modern Farmhouse blends modern and rustic styles, often featuring shiplap and whitewashed wood.
- Why Smooth Works: Smooth siding offers an eye-catching, modern juxtaposition to the Modern Farmhouse’s signature rustic features, like exposed wooden beams, for a warm exterior.
Updated Ranch
- What Is It: The Updated Ranch is known for its open, single-story design, low-pitched roof and large picture windows.
- Why Smooth Works: Pairing smooth siding with the Updated Ranch’s characteristic large windows and attached front garage adds modern flair to a more traditional style.
Cape Cod
- What Is It: This quintessential American-style home features a symmetrical facade, steep roofline and touches of wood throughout.
- Why Smooth Works: Incorporating a smooth finish to the Cape Cod’s timeless exterior adds a modern upgrade to this American classic.
There you have it! Whether your style is modern or classic, incorporating smooth siding is just the ticket to reaching your desired exterior aesthetic.
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