Are you committed to this house design at this point in time?

yes, it's framed.

Yes, all white board and batten will be fine.

Don't worry about your neighbor.

here's a few that are all B&B.

(the metal roof on the first one makes the house)

this one has stone w/it, which actually looks rather nice.

you say you don't like the wood siding, but this porch has the white. notice the two style roof

both.

I like the two looks together.

I don't see why you couldn't use the B&B throughout. Please note I lowered the second-floor window on the right.

thank you for your thoughts, and example pics too Beth h! appreciate it. It does look better with that front window lower, I will have to see what's possible. thanks!!

@Amanda T If the house is in a neighborhood being developed by one builder, or if it has an HOA, you need to be sure that it’s okay to do the same colors as the house next door. Some developers don‘t want two similar houses next to each other.

My not-so-popular opinion is that houses with a bunch of different siding styles look like advertisements for the siding manufacturer. So I’d be in favor of one style throughout, and if you like board and batten you should commit to it for the whole house. I’m not sure what the bare wood accent wall is supposed to be accomplishing, but I think you’re wise to avoid it!

Go all white and all board & batten; It will help unify the massing of the building.

I agree all B&B if you must and better check with the HOA if you have one before deciding.

I really like the look.