This home in Eden Prairie, MN received a brand-new identity. The key elements of this makeover included James Hardie lap siding, James Hardie shingle shakes, James Hardie trim and cultured stone. The artistry was provided by the experts at Craftsman’s Choice.
When these Eden Prairie homeowners wanted to update their home’s exterior, they turned to Craftsman’s Choice for design direction and execution. The starting point of the design was the choice of James Hardie Dream Collection lap siding for the main body of the home. The gabled bump out was clad in James Hardie shingle shakes in a Dream Collection. Changing the texture of the siding while keeping the color consistent was a subtle way to add interest to the design. Using Mountain Sage as the dominant color added vibrancy and warmth.
The accents make this Eden Prairie, MN design pop. James Hardie trim in Navajo Beige provides a creamy counterpoint to the depth of the dark green siding. The Navajo Beige trim defines the windows, corners and front entry of the home. A new column on the front porch adds weight and dimension to the front entry. The column features James Hardie trim in Navajo Beige and is anchored with cultured stone. New simplified gable details in the peaks of the home update the façade. This winning design resulted in a brand-new identity for this Eden Prairie home.
