Board and batten where?

I'm not sure exactly, I mean instead of shingles, so I'm guessing it would be some combo of board & batten and regular hardie planks?

What are "regular hardie planks?"? And where would they go? You are confusing me............

Are you asking if you should replace hardie shingles with Board & batten in the elevation? Shingles cost more, battens more for a farm house. All depends on location and preference.

So what's the first floor? Stucco?

Hardie boards can be used as board and batten too.

I am asking for suggestions as to what would look good...I know there is hardie plank, hardie board and batten, and hardie shingles (in order of price, low to high). We were originally going to do all shingles, but the quote we got were ridiculously expensive for what we need. So I was trying to imagine something else on the house, and most of the houses that have Board and batten also have some hardie plank (it isn't Board and batten throughout). So my question I guess is what would look good where on our house...

Hardie Plank comes in a variety of widths, and they may be combined in multiple ways to add a bit of interest.

Thanks worthy I was just looking at pictures of that!

Have your designer draw the different alternative to help you visualise your choices.

(I assume you are not using an architect)

All board and batten would be another good alternative. Or all lap siding. Or all cement plaster. Or...?

Just please don't do all three (horizontal, shakes and board and batten). That appears to be the current tract housing standard, at least in NW Oregon.

I'm a huge fan of board and batten. I'd do the whole house. Great look.