Why James Hardie Siding Is the Best Choice for a Craftsman Style Home

The inviting architecture of a Craftsman home calls for the perfect siding replacement. Its traditional feel, welcoming front porch, and artsy details give you plenty of character to work with when upgrading your exterior. Care and attention to detail are seen in every aspect of these charming homes, and these important ingredients carry over to your decision on new siding.

Why choose James Hardie siding for your property? You’ll achieve the aesthetics of your dreams while protecting your home with America’s most popular siding product.

The Beauty of Craftsman Architecture

Originating during the Arts and Crafts movement, Craftsman homes emerged as an anti-industrial trend in both Europe and North America in the late 19^th century. Loaded with artistic detail, builders used architecture that gave each abode a more personal look. Other names for Craftsman-style homes include Bungalow and American Craftsman.

This delightful house’s simple architecture, natural materials, stone details, and open porch with overhanging gables give you the warm and cozy feel that makes you want to linger. Structural elements of these dwellings are often left exposed to showcase their beauty, and hand-crafted details are a mark of their attractive style. So how can you update your craftsman home's siding and not lose its classic charm? With James Hardie you can!

James Hardie Siding Options for Every Craftsman Home Styles

Craftsman Bungalow

As the most popular Craftsman style, this one-story house’s design overflows with character with its tapered columns and oversized porch.

• Consider siding this beauty with HardieShingles^® rather than traditional horizontal lap siding.
• HardieShingle mimics the look of cedar shake (minus wood’s high maintenance) and adds visual interest. Consider using it as an accent to draw attention to your gable details.

California Craftsman

One of the first Craftsman styles to emerge in California, these traditional looking homes deliver covered porches, and low-pitched roofing.

• Residing with HardiePlank^® for the home’s body, and HardieShingle for its accents will add visual appeal.

Prarie

Developed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this architecture has a more contemporary feel to it, and rows of windows emphasizing its clean, horizontal lines, providing plenty of natural light for homeowners to enjoy year-round.

• Choose contemporary looking Hardie siding such as HardiePanel^® for this modern home.

Mission

This Craftsman style oozes with Spanish influence, including terra cotta roofing, stucco walls, tile details, arches, and an interior courtyard.

• Hardie’s ability to mimic board-and-batten style siding by combing HardiePanel with HardieTrim works well on this type of dwelling.

Four Square House

These two-story square homes have four rooms on each floor, and an inviting oversized, covered front porch.

• Popular HardiePlank delivers beauty and charm on this house.

The Perfect Siding Styles and Textures for Your House

James Hardie siding delivers diverse style options that will enhance your home’s best qualities and protect it from the elements. Hardie’s climate-specific siding panels will give you confidence your home is well shielded from the elements.

At American Way Exteriors, we add value to your upgrade by honoring the original design of your Craftsman home, and using James Hardie siding to accent its features.

James Hardie Colors for Your Craftsman Home

James Hardie’s wide variety of designer-picked ColorPlus^® color combinations will give the perfect final touch to your exterior. Craftsman homes were traditionally painted in earth tones such as browns and greens, but today’s trends call for some play and versatility with color.

• Contrast Arctic White with a deep hue such as Deep Ocean. This contrast makes your home look crisp and vibrant.
• Take a soft approach by choosing a light Pearl Gray for your siding that complements the stonework on your exterior.
• Light neutral colors like Cobble Stone for your home’s body and (just a little darker) Sandstone Beige for its trim give your exterior a warm, creamy feel that says “welcome.”
• Contemporary style Craftsman homes take on a crisp, modern feel with Evening Blue color on the body, and Artic White on its trim.

Bring Back the Beauty of Your Craftsman Home with a James Hardie Siding Installation

At American Way Exteriors, we make sure you get the ideal siding style and color for your home upgrade. As a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, we ensure your siding is installed with precision so your 30-year warranty will be honored.