Introducing LP’s 2026 Color of the Year: Sand Dunes – The Color That Goes with Everything
Every home tells a story and the color you choose, for your exterior, sets the tone. Inspired by the calm beauty and endless opportunities of your home’s exterior, say hello to the LP’s inaugural Color of the Year: Sand Dunes!
Whether you’re drawn to classic charm or modern simplicity, Sand Dunes truly goes with everything.
Inspired by Nature, Designed for Every Home
Inspired from windswept beach to desert horizons, Sand Dunes blends seamlessly with brick, stone, wood, and metal accents. This color captures that grounded, organic feel that homeowners crave, bringing comfort to your home’s exterior.
Its subtle warmth makes it ideal for any style: pair it with a crisp white trim for timeless contrast or lean into today’s modern trends with deep black accents.
Beauty Through Every Season
Engineered to perform through fluctuating weather, Sand Dunes holds its character, year-round, as the season shifts.
Spring = Fresh Starts: Pairs beautifully with fresh greenery and blooming flowers. Ideal for open windows, weekend projects, and the first signs of new growth.
Summer = Everyday Warmth: From backyard barbecues to quite mornings, its sun-warmed tones are designed to help resist the sun’s heat and UV exposure, reflecting sunlight for a bright and inviting exterior.
Autumn = Grounded Comfort: As leaves shift to golden tones and families gather around the campfire, its warm light complements nature’s palette with a welcoming and effortless balance.
Winter = Enduring Calm: Adds contrast and warmth to life’s slower paces, with cozy nights, cool skies, or a quiet morning chill.
LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ Color Saffron Cedar
Sand Dunes is part of LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding’s curated palette of 16 core colors. It also pairs seamlessly with hues in the LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ colors, giving homeowners the flexibility to personalize their exteriors with confidence.
Reflecting Trends – Now and in the Future
As homeowners move away from cool grays and toward warmer and neutrals, Sand Dunes fits into current and future exterior color trends. It reflects the growing desire for an exterior that feels organic, welcoming, and enduring.
Try out our two distinct siding textures in the Sand Dunes color:
Cedar Texture: realistic, deep cedar-grain texture and defining shadow lines create the look of traditional wood.
Brushed Smooth: As a subtle nod to painted wood, it provides a modern look that remains timeless.
LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Cedar Texture Siding in the Color, Sand Dunes
Whether your home features LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Siding in Cedar Texture or Brushed Smooth siding, Sand Dunes enhances each with its undertone.
It also pairs with contrasting siding or trim colors, allowing homeowners to mix and match for a custom, cohesive look. Try combining Sand Dunes with rich and dark, or earthy and neutral, siding and trim for a layered design that feels natural and elevated.
LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Timberland Suede Lap Siding paired with Sand Dunes Trim
Seeing Sand Dunes on Your Home
Ready to see how Sand Dunes could transform your home’s exterior? Visit the Sand Dunes Color of the Year page to explore design inspiration and style pairings!
Use the LP® SmartSide® Home Visualizer tool to visualize Sand Dunes on your own home and discover why this warm and neutral color truly goes with everything.
