2020 Curb Appeal

2020 Curb Appeal

New Ridgefield panels on Wayne Dalton Designer Steel garage doors feature recessed pinstripes. Black is among the premium color paint finishes offered.

The ornate detailing and steep, pitched rooflines of yesterday’s McMansions are out, and cold, industrial designs are just as passé. Simplicity is the name of the game for the new decade, and standing out to make the sale remains a priority. Today’s narrower lots put designers to the test to balance scale, privacy, and garage placement while maximizing natural light influx.

Here’s a look at some up-and-coming exterior design trends:

Mixed-use materials is the leading trend for 2020 exteriors, says Royal Building Products, explaining, “While brick and stone remain popular, these materials are no longer the main focal point of exteriors. Instead, blend the materials with the rest of the home’s exterior design features to present a dynamic look that isn’t overpowering.” Houses with warm, inviting farmhouse elements combined with sleek, contemporary details were some of the most saved exterior photos by the Houzz.com community in 2019.

Thin-frame, slim-profile windows clad in black or with textured outside finishes continue to be prevalent across all leading exterior design styles.

Taller window heights for maximum daylighting capabilities “invite the outdoors inside.”

Pivot doors provide a bold and modern design aesthetic that sets them apart from any other entrance door.

Natural wood accents are popular, including corbels, brackets, shutters, doors, columns, and variegated plank siding. Beautiful garage doors, such as glass in clear to opaque finishes, reclaimed wood, and black finishes, are on-trend. Customize them with hardware accents.

Beautiful garage doors, such as glass in clear to opaque finishes, reclaimed wood, and black finishes, are on-trend. Customize them with hardware accents.

Painted wood accents, such as cellular PVC or fiber cement with a smooth finish, offer the appearance of attractive, painted cedar siding.

Beverly Smirnis is the co-founder of Building SAVVY magazine and publishes its flagship Dallas/Fort Worth edition. She and her business partner and husband, Steve Smirnis, have served as judges for the International Builders’ Show Best of IBS Awards, the Greater Houston Builders Association PRISM Awards, the Greater Orlando Builders Association Parade of Homes, and the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties’ Parade of Homes.