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Top Exterior Home Trends Of 2020
(BP) Whether you are thinking of selling
your home this year, or simply looking to
update certain elements, investing in your
exterior will deliver a return on your investment
in both resale value and enjoyment.
From siding and garage door to the landscape
and patio, there are many opportunities
to refresh the outside of your home for style
and function.
With a strong desire to expand living space,
homeowners are investing in decks and patios
that have a seamless flow from indoor to
outdoor. Products such as Royal(R) Building
Products’ Zuri(R) Premium Decking offer all
the beauty of real hardwood flooring without
the maintenance. Zuri’s variety of rich colors
allow homeowners to create intricate designs
and inlays that add an upscale look that can
be completely customized.
Screened porches with floor-to-ceiling
windows and sliding doors are popular as
well as porch/deck hybrids that can be designed
to feature built-in kitchens, fireplaces
and seating.
Following the popularity of farmhouse styles
in the last decade, homeowners continue to
create a hybrid look that incorporates select
modern farmhouse designs, as well as elements
of midcentury modern and industrial
influences into the exterior home design.
Mixed-use siding is at the forefront of this
trend. Board and batten siding mixed with
stone continues to gain popularity for a
modern farmhouse look.
Another popular design is mixing clapboard
siding with textures of shake or vertical style
of board and batten to create visual interest
and balance. Black windows add a modern
industrial look along with a sleek metal garage
door to pull together the overall design.
Across the country, darker, more pigmented
colors are transforming homes with showstopping
appearances that stand out from a
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sea of beige that was so popular in the past.
The traditional red front door is being
replaced by statement doors that define an
entryway with style and class. Black and blue
doors are trending as well as designs that
feature glass and iron elements. Dutch-style
doors are also popular for 2020 and beyond.
In addition to a statement front door, homeowners
are thoughtful about entryway decor,
adding personalized doormats, house numbers
and door knockers, as well as changing out
decor seasonally.
While dark colors are trending nationwide,
pastel colors are popular for coastal homes.
Light blue is just one example that looks
striking paired with white PVC trim in exterior
applications. Royal Building Products
Celect Canvas, an unpainted version of the
brand’s cellular PVC siding, is an ideal
low-maintenance option for coastal homes
that need durability for harsh weather. The
siding can be customized with hundreds
of beachy paint color options to suit your
individual style.
Homeowners are continuing to invest in
design solutions for their exteriors and yards
that require little to no maintenance, yet allow
them to fully enjoy outdoor living. They
are opting for high quality products using
durable materials, such as limestone, gravel
and bamboo. Garden bed designs incorporate
pavers, rocks, evergreen plants and annual
plants, to achieve a low maintenance exterior
that still delivers on curb appeal.
Above all else, homeowners are looking
to make exterior designs their own in 2020.
New builds and home renovations that utilize
durable materials are a top trend, and the
sky’s the limit when it comes to design. For
more exterior design inspiration, explore the
photo gallery at www.royalbuildingproducts.
com/gallery. *
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