Whether you decide it’s time for a new paint job or make a resolution to stay top of your lawn maintenance this year, keeping the exterior of your home presentable is crucial to preserving its value. This responsibility extends to the overall design of your home as well. Keeping up with exterior home design trends—and maybe even applying a few of them to your Florida home—will not only help with the appeal of your property, but also add to the character of your neighborhood.
Natural Touches
Organic materials are becoming more popular this year as homeowners realize that these materials have their own visual and sustainable benefits. This trend also leaves you a lot of room to get creative with your design. Homeowners commonly use stone paths and patches of greenery in their exterior designs—you can incorporate these elements into your property as you see fit. Reclaimed wood is another great way to take advantage of your home’s natural appeal.
Painted Brick
While this trend isn’t new, its appeal has been steadily increasing in the past few years. Commonly seen on older, recently renovated homes, this method is great for preserving the brick base of a home while updating its overall look. This trend isn’t just limited to renovations: new constructions are also starting to utilize this design.
German Smear
If the solid appearance of painted brick isn’t the look you want, you might want to consider this trend instead. This method uses a thinner layer of paint to maintain the natural color of the brick underneath. This gives you a faded color while keeping the original brick color.
Shake Accent Siding
This trend is commonly used in regions with extreme weather, although it’s becoming more popular around the rest of the country as well. Traditionally paired with stone or brick, this design is beloved for its beautiful emphasis on the natural aspects of a home’s exterior. The siding is usually made with cedar, but areas with more severe weather will typically use siding made with fiber cement, which is more resistant to the elements.
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