Exterior design has shifted toward cleaner, warmer, more timeless looks. Here's what's trending now.
Exterior design has shifted toward cleaner, warmer, more timeless looks. Here's what's trending now.
Curb appeal is the first impression your home makes, and exterior design trends have shifted noticeably in recent years toward cleaner, more timeless looks. Here's what's popular in new construction right now.
Mixed Material Facades
Combining brick or stone accents with siding creates visual interest and texture, and it's become a signature look for many new construction elevations rather than a single uniform material across the whole front.
Modern Farmhouse Elements, Evolving
While the modern farmhouse look (board-and-batten siding, black window frames, gable rooflines) remains popular, it's evolving toward warmer tones and softer color palettes rather than the stark black-and-white combinations of a few years ago.
Dimensional Rooflines
Varied roof pitches and dimensional shingles add depth to a home's silhouette compared to a simple flat gable, giving even modestly sized homes a more custom appearance.
A well-proportioned, quality-built facade holds up over time.
Understated Color Palettes
Warm neutrals, greiges, and soft greens are increasingly popular over stark white or heavily saturated colors, offering a timeless look that's less likely to feel dated in a decade.
Functional Outdoor Spaces Visible from the Street
Covered front porches and well-defined entryways continue to add both charm and function, giving a home a welcoming presence rather than a purely decorative facade.
Why This Matters
- Mixed Material Facades: Combining brick or stone accents with siding creates visual interest and texture, and it's become a signature look for many new construction elevations rather than a single uniform material across the whole front.
- Understated Color Palettes: Warm neutrals, greiges, and soft greens are increasingly popular over stark white or heavily saturated colors, offering a timeless look that's less likely to feel dated in a decade.
- Functional Outdoor Spaces Visible from the Street: Covered front porches and well-defined entryways continue to add both charm and function, giving a home a welcoming presence rather than a purely decorative facade.
Exterior trends shift, but a well-proportioned, quality-built facade holds up over time. Sterchi Homes offers a range of elevation and exterior finish options to help Evansville-area buyers create real curb appeal.
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