Balmy weather, expansive coastlines, and plenty of sea breezes and salt air give South Florida’s residents a unique lifestyle. Part antebellum Dixie, part laidback Caribbean, and part sophisticated urban sensibility, South Florida are at times vibrant, subdued, and pastoral.
We’ve got it, and we flaunt it, from the way we dress to the cars we drive. And among the boldest statements Floridians can make is the way we decorate the places we live.
Durable, attractive James Hardie fiber cement siding installed by a manufacturer-certified contractor gives South Florida homes the panache we’re known for. And with a variety of colors ranging from traditional earth tones and relaxing pastels to splashy primary hues, there’s a shade to match every home’s architecture and every homeowner’s style and perspective on life.
So, there really isn’t one best answer to “What are the best siding color schemes for South Florida homes?” You have a world of options, and this guide will help you decide what’s best for you, your family, and the image you want your residence to project.
Popular Color Choices
Many South Florida homeowners prefer the clean look and universal appeal of neutral colors. Taupe, tan, and gray are the most popular siding and paint colors in Florida. They lend themselves to an unlimited range of accent and trim colors. You cannot go wrong with Dusty Peach or Spun Silk for your home siding’s main color. Splashes of Rosy Coral accents invoke our magnificent sunsets, while icing blue brings the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic to your doorstep. This motif fits well with both traditional and contemporary designs. Traditional homes, with basic rooflines and symmetrical architecture, lend themselves to complementary colors. Great combinations for Florida neighborhoods include Silver Marlin/Modern Mauve and flora-inspired Tawny Gold/Spruce Green. Contemporary tastes call for more contrasting shades such as White Meringue setting off Black Walnut, or even two secondary colors such as Sea Mist and Titanium popping against Adirondack White.
Architectural Inspiration
The type of house you live in can provide the impetus you need to choose the right colors. Your neighborhood also can suggest (or, if you have a strict homeowners association, even dictate) your choice of the palate. Only a true bohemian, for example, would clad a Victorian mansion in bright Key West colors. More historically accurate color schemes would incorporate darker, luxurious hues apropos to the home’s spires and gothic touches. Beaujolais, Evergreen Forest, and Brown Blaze would fit the bill, with accents in Pearly White, Mulberry, or Gold Rush.
If you do live in the keys or just want your home to reflect that Conch Republic attitude, by all means, knock yourself out with an overdose of color. Choose several supplementary colors and trim like Palm Grove Green, Big Surf Blue, and Baked Clay.
Other styles suggest color combinations, as well, but use your imagination to put your fingerprint on the design:
- Mediterranean – Bring a touch of Corsica with an understated base color such as Moonflower White supporting fun Nocturn Blue, Oregano, and Gold Rush under a terra cotta roof.
- Spanish – Warm, homey, yet elegant, your Spanish-style home will look great covered in James Hardie’s Vanilla Cream and trimmed in Copper Penny or Toasted Brown.
- Coastal – You don’t need to live close to the water to incorporate the surf, shells, seafoam, and coral colors that draw so many to South Florida. Coastal style usually is based on a creamy sand color like Sun Tint or Cameo Ivory with explosions of Rosy Coral, Dried Apricot, or Calypso Green.
Keep your home looking new and inviting by selecting durable and beautiful James Hardie siding. Only James Hardie’s fiber cement siding is uniquely formulated to withstand South Florida’s blazing heat, stifling humidity, high winds, and salt air. It is moisture, fire, and impact resistant – the low-maintenance solution.
To ensure you receive all the benefits this quality product can deliver, insist on installation by an installer certified by the manufacturer as Elite Preferred. Holeman, Inc. has earned that distinction by meeting James Hardie’s standard for quality workmanship, customer service, and fair dealing.