If you have been following along with our house-building adventure, you know that we have made lots of decisions – from the large to the minute.
Honestly, I think that’s the most most challenging part of building a house. So. Many. Decisions. And while I tried to remember the bigger picture, it was hard not to get caught up in tiny details. Because in isolation, every single design decision matters too much to phone it in.
But, in all honesty, things like toilet paper holders probably didn’t matter as much as, say, the heating and cooling system. So it has been an exercise in big picture thinking.
CHOOSING ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING
But one really important decision (and also one of our best, I think) was our decision to install LP SmartSide treated engineered wood siding on the exterior of the house.
We chose the siding for a variety of reasons, and we are still thrilled with the decision after almost a year. The style of siding and trim, along with the colors we chose, really makes the exterior the beautiful farmhouse we love.
We went with LP SmartSide siding, trim and shakes. The entire package has come together beautifully with our black aluminum-clad windows, too.
I actually wrote about our decision to install engineered wood siding last year, and now I’m back to share more insights and thoughts after living with it for a while. Here are a few reasons I love our LP Smart Siding:
Authenticity Of Engineered Wood Siding
- Wood siding feels authentic to an old farmhouse and has a traditional look.
- We love the look of the wider planks and the natural cedar texture.
- The options and styles (including cedar shakes, board and batten and lap siding)
Long-term wear of engineered wood siding
- This siding is made to last. LP SmartSide siding features an innovative, SmartGuard® manufacturing process for strength and to resist fungal decay and termites
- With wood, painting is always an option down the road. This just extends the life of the siding.
Quality of engineered wood siding
- It’s designed to last – and it withstands weather (which we see plenty of in the country). Harsh winter weather and wind are no match.
Cost of engineered wood siding
- An affordable price makes this quality work for our budget.
The hardest part was narrowing down the styles and colors. But now there’s a solution for that – the LP SmartSide Design Planner. You can upload your own home photo and spend as much time as you need playing with colors and styles of LP SmartSide siding, trim and fascia. You can even insert wood or brick into the pictures.
I really love the colors we chose, but I couldn’t resist playing with other color combinations.
It’s as simple as outlining the areas and playing with siding styles and colors.
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Kristi Brilla says
Love it!! What color is the siding? Smoky Ash?
Sarah Miller says
i’d love to finish our kitchen!
Katie says
new floors would be first on my list
May says
Absolutely stunning !! love love your house
Erin Clouse says
I love this siding. I hope to reside our house in the next couple years.
Kristen says
Love the siding you chose!
Patti says
i would like to makeover the back porch
Andrea T. says
I would like the remodel my masterbath
Emily S says
I would love to remodel my bathroom. The quotes have been too high, but I haven’t gotten the guts to DIY it myself yet!
Elizabeth says
i LOVE starbucks! Would love to re-do the bedroom
Sara Miller says
Absolutely beautiful, we are in the process of purchasing our first home and you have given me great ideas!
Cheryl b says
I would love to remodel my kitchen.
Brenda Haines says
I would love a remodeled (finished) kitchen. 🙂
Clint says
the kitchen
Jessica A Smith says
No remodeling! Would love to build a barn!
Jen says
I think i would like to remodel my bedroom! Great post!
Brenda says
the dining room would be great
Serina says
We need new baseboards! 🙂
Gretchen says
It looks so great! I’d actually love to put up this siding and replace our ugly yellow vinyl siding 🙁
Aimee Webber says
I’d love to renovate the floors in my house! Would love some hardwood floors 🙂
Edye says
I’d love to remodel my closet by putting new shelves in :]
Dee says
I would love to remodel my bedroom! 🙂
Kenzie says
I would love to remodel our outdated bathroom, and ALL the light fixtures!
Dana says
If I were dreaming, our dated kitchen. If I were being (slightly) more realistic, both of our carpeted, sponge painted bathrooms :/
Elizabeth says
would love to remodel the guest bathroom!
Stacia says
We need siding as well.
Courtney W says
So pretty! I love the look of wood siding!
Kathy says
Looks lovely. Would love to replace our vinyl siding!
HS kraftmaking says
I would like to remodel our kitchen.
Karenann says
I’d love to remodel my den! The floors are really a mess and could use a replacement floor!!
Knatgu says
That is so cool, we just picked out shingles and I wished we had that tool. It was hard to choose a color.
We wood remodel our guest half bath turn it into a full and move the washer dryer into a laundry room instead of the garage. Cause man Phoenix summers are hot to be doing laundry in the garage.
Betsy says
I’d love to remodel our kitchen
Nicole says
Well, I already have a list, first up painting our kitchen cabinets over coffee! 🙂
Maria says
Thanks for the info on siding! Siding is in my 15 year plan for our home (I think you understand 15 year plans Kim) so I would love to hear an updated review in a few years time! I would use the gift card (over coffee, of course) to plank our fireplace which we have been meaning to start any day now!
Shea | The Fogue Abode says
I would love to add a little faux ship-lap to our fireplace.
Jennifer V. says
Our home is currently a blah tan color with an orangey brown roof. I’d love to paint it navy blue and put on a new gray roof. That and a thousand other projects! 🙂
Katie Richards says
My husband and I have been talking about expanding our kitchen into what is currently a garden area and putting French doors out of that addition onto a patio. It would give us so much space!
Sandy A says
I think our Master..it’s OK, but could use a little more design thught…
Renee says
I love the gray and white together! We are starting to think about building in the next couples years and your posts help with all the possibilities!
Jen says
I would love to redo our dining room, which has some very outdated wall paneling and popcorn ceiling. Love the siding you chose!
Grace G says
looks great!
Julie says
I would like to remodel pretty much everything in my home. But I would start with the bathroom & kitchen.
Adrienne B says
We are thinking of using this on a new house we are designing. Certainly looks better than Hardi, which we’ve found tends to crumble! (Not a good feature!).
Claire says
Looks beautiful! I would love to remodel my kitchen, but that dream is a loooong way off.
Kristi says
Gah!!!
Kristi says
Sorry, hit enter too soon. It looks so great and you are so close. I am amazed at your hard work!!
Casey knepshield says
I would makeover my spare bathroom!