James Hardie Blog

The most popular colors for houses in North America are overwhelmingly timeless and elegant neutrals such as white, warm and dark grays, and versatile browns and beiges.

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We spoke with designers and builders for their predictions on where they feel color trends are headed and what color palettes have been most popular.

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Colonial style homes have influences as diverse as America’s first settlers. These houses have common attributes that are still popular today, even as homeowners add creative touches to the traditional style.

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For decades, the Ranch style house was the most popular home design in North America. This uncomplicated style has seen a resurgence in recent years, and its return is marked by interesting twists on a classic design.

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The beauty, simplicity, and comfort of the farmhouse style grew out of the basic needs of a different generation of homeowners with a focus on functional elements. Now, the no-frills look of a modern farmhouse exterior is at the height of popularity.
 

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To help guide your house siding ideas for your current residence or new dream home, here’s what you need to know about the three most essential siding styles.

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The Craftsman home has been delivering head-turning designs since the late 19th century. This traditional style has maintained popularity in part because of the flexibility it provides, lending itself to design choices that make each home unique.

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Mixing siding styles and exterior materials gives you the opportunity to experiment with different textures and a wide variety of color palettes to help your home be the envy of the neighborhood.

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This exterior home remodel delivers a tasteful visual palette by limiting the use of materials on the front of the home, while strategically mixing materials elsewhere. Learn more about the design decisions.

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For months, homeowners Michael and Kimberly Kaul of Stillwater, Minnesota were woken nearly every morning by a woodpecker jackhammering through their chimney. In addition to the intense noise, the pest created a softball-sized hole in their home. Desperate for help, the Kauls reached out to local contractors in hopes of finding a solution, along with some peace and quiet. 

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