Mixing Modern and Traditional Exterior
Would love some feedback on things to consider, or “rules” on mixing modern design.
I love the modern wood planks found on modern homes but we’re building a more traditional type of home in that we have a pitched roof and gables. What are your thoughts on doing the wood plank (faux/Hardie Board) with brick instead of board and batten?
The last two photos are essentially the house we’re building but with a lower roof (no upstairs “bonus room”)
Modern Wood plank I’m talking about. A fan example of how it may look with brick however I don’t have a roofline like that, so not sure.
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Comments (19)Love the color and style of your new WE sofa. We have a mix of styles in our LR, and have used accessories, etc. to bridge certain gaps that have presented themselves. However, I would not use that height chair combo with your sofa. Also, painting and/or shortening the legs of the chairs, don't really seem to be great options either. My leather sofa in the LR has sort squared legs, but it came that way. I don't think I would alter a brand new sofa in order to make it work with CL chairs. You've just purchased an awesome sofa, would it be possible to wait until you come across chairs that would complement your sofa as opposed to trying to make do with the wrong height chairs? Not sure if you've already purchased these, but in the event you have, could they be purposed in a reading nook in the master BR, or somewhere else in your house? I know how it feels when you really want to make something work, but I think these chairs miss the mark with your new sofa. Scale is definitely an important factor when planning/decorating a room. IMHO, unfortunately, these chairs don't work from either a style or scale standpoint....See MoreMixing Modern Lighting with Traditional?
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PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI love the house you're doing, but it appears to be more modern farmhouse as opposed to the modern style in the first photo.
let me post a bunch of photos to show you some differences and see what you like.
this is one you had a picture of, but it reminds me of a modern Tudor style. it does combine your horizontal wood in a modern way.
basic modern farmhouse. metal roof accents, and lots of wood accenting. black windows
same, but with stone accent and darker wood
Black fascia, wood doors
more modern by bringing in some slat wood
now I'll bring in some darker colors. notice the black roof, black fascia and garage doors. wood accents, creamy white brick
white brick, black board/batten, black roof, cedar accents
love this one. all black (or a dark charcoal) in the front is a black ledgerstone
black and white combo
you could do dark board/batten
or dark gray siding w/wood accents
don't forget, the fencing can be done in the slat wood w/black pebble
PROMark Bischak, Architect
3 years agoI think (I may be partial) one of the "rules" would be to involve a talented local architect that has an eye for making such mix.
Try to stay away from variations of orange and black when selecting colors, they make for halloween houses.
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Beth H. :
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Beth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoyes, absolutely.
I went w/Eagle roofing (got the cement tiles) and on the specs it was already rated for higher temps. my roofing guy then told me about he gel underlayment. I think it's from Boral. It's like a double sided sticky thing w/a spongey middle. absorbs the heat and then reflects it back up through the tile or something.
I dunno. what I do know is my home seems cooler than it was w/the old 30 year old roof tiles! And for what I paid for this roof, it better be cooler!they look light gray, but are actually a dark charcoal/black!
since you're doing asphalt, you prob want to check w/the CRRC (cool roof rating council) and see which shingles are best.
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3 years agoHi! Me again! I’m still on the prowl for some faux cedar (fiber cement siding). I have found several examples of this being used on craftsman and modern farmhouse designs so I am getting more confident that this could work.
QUESTION: Who/How can I contact with design help? I’ve searched online but all I’m finding are builders that offer design assistance, and interior designers. Would my best be be to contact a local architect/draftsmen and get their opinion? See below what I found and what I’m working with.
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I think this might be easier if we weren’t going with brick (looks great with green and darker exteriors). I’m also open to incorporating the cedar by using shakes. I just really like the warmth that cedar or wood brings to a white and black/gray color scheme
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