White Siding with Stone for New Build in Virginia
By: Hannah Warne
When building his dream home in Virginia, Gary C. had a tough time making decisions regarding paint colors, masonry types, and other elements of his exterior. After discovering brick&batten online, he knew we could help him envision what his home might look like once complete.
After learning more about his goals, likes, and dislikes, we got to work creating the perfect exterior design for Gary featuring white siding with dark, contrasting windows. Read on to learn more about how we helped turn his home into a striking, lakeside oasis.
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The before
Because the design options were nearly endless for Gary’s new build, he needed help refining his initial ideas. He knew the style he wanted but struggled to choose colors and materials that would feel equally timeless and contemporary.
We were having a hard time finalizing our design including, paint colors, masonry type and color, window trim, and color. After coming across an ad for brick&batten on Twitter, we thought it was the perfect way to visualize our ideas.
The design
Gary’s goal was to ensure that his home was the perfect embodiment of the modern farmhouse style he preferred. Our team developed two proposals for his home’s exterior. The first featured siding rendered in Graphite with window trim in Onyx, both by Benjamin Moore.
The second offered a lighter alternative, with siding painted with Deep Creek by Benjamin Moore and the same window trim color as the first option. Both were paired with rustic wood beams and natural stone accents.
Using his free revision, Gary discovered a third, higher-contrast color palette he loved. This version features white siding rendered in Alabaster by Sherwin Williams with window trim in Onyx and darker stone accents. This soft, off-white hue has warm undertones that complement the wooden accents and perfectly contrast with the dark windows and striking lakeside setting.
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The process
Gary worked with a local team of homebuilders, subcontractors, and a designer on his new build. Using his brick&batten rendering as a guide, Gary’s team carefully selected all of their materials. They chose the recommended materials or similar substitutions, ensuring they stayed as true to the original vision as possible.
After 19 months, Gary’s dream home was finished in the attention-grabbing, high-contrast shades chosen with our team’s help.
The actual after
Gary’s new build brings together all of his favorite design elements, and the striking color combination has made it the talk of the neighborhood.
We absolutely love the way everything turned out. There is a constant flow of people stopping by to look at our house, and all our visitors are amazed as well. Our house has received so much attention since its completion that the house will be highlighted on a charity home tour.
A bold, eye-catching new build with white siding
Gary’s timeless white vertical siding paired with black windows is a classic combination with unbeatable staying power. These popular shades resulted in an exterior that not only represents Gary’s beloved farmhouse aesthetic but also made a sleek and modern statement.
We love that our house has such contrasting colors. It stands out in the neighborhood!
Whether you need assistance selecting the perfect white siding for your new build or are looking to transform your existing home’s exterior, we can help. With your customized brick&batten design deliverable, you’ll have everything you need to seamlessly update your exterior to create your dream home. Begin your exterior design project today!
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