4 Design Tips to Create Striking Street Presence with Your New Home 

When it comes to building your dream home from the ground up, we all know that creating street appeal is high on the priority list. Which is why we’ve joined forces with James Hardie to dish on the insider tips to designing a striking facade that withstands the test of time, both in terms of style trends and durability.  

Keep reading and remember to see the broad appeal of fibre cement exteriors by James Hardie up close for yourself at one of our beautiful display homes around the country. 

Number 1: Mix and match textures  

Mixed material facades have been on the rise in recent years – and it’s not hard to see why. Walk through any trending suburb around Australia and you’ll see we’ve moved away from single material facades. Instead, you’ll find recycled brick paired with ultra-modern cladding, stacked stone with weatherboard – and the list goes on.

Regardless of your chosen facade style, incorporating a combination of materials brings interest, intrigue and a sense of depth to your street presence. Our Gallery team of qualified interior designers can bring your vision to life, achieving your desired look by mixing and matching the wide range of fibre cement exteriors by James Hardie, along with a standout brick, render, steel or stone. Remember, it doesn’t stop with texture either, you have the option to go bold with contrasting colours or you can keep it sleek and subtle with a similar palette.  

Number 2: Build with quality materials 

Now, this one is a no-brainer. If you want your facade to withstand the test of time, building with quality materials is a must. Durable, fire and moisture damage resistant and low maintenance, the fibre cement exteriors by James Hardie are known for their high-quality. Hardie™ fibre cement cladding can take many shapes and forms, but its versatility doesn’t stop with aesthetics. Hardie™ fibre cement cladding solutions are engineered to stand up to a range of harsh Australian conditions, including coastal conditions. Products such as Linea™ Weatherboard and Axon™ Cladding can harness the charming look of timber with the benefits of Hardie™ fibre cement. The exterior cladding is resistant to shrinking, swelling and warping, which can help to maintain your paint finish for longer – making it the ideal choice for stylish coastal homes that don’t require constant upkeep and maintenance.  

Number 3: Accentuate architectural features 

If you ever needed a sign to bring strong and prominent shapes to your facade and accentuate architectural features, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’ve got a Box Modern style in mind, or the striking lines of a Mid-Century Modern facade are high on your wish-list, the lightweight nature of Hardie™ exterior solutions can bring these bold, clean and unique shapes to life. Creating a strong visual presence from the outset only makes it easier to dial up the design throughout the rest of the home too.  

Number 4: Combine contemporary and traditional styles 

When it comes to your home’s design, blending the old with the new ensures that you’re staying ahead of the curve, while still creating a timeless facade that will become the envy of the neighbourhood for the decades to come. At Simonds, we love to give traditional shapes a contemporary twist, blending old-school charm with fresh, modern materials. This design approach also pays well if you’re choosing to knockdown and rebuild in an established neighbourhood, allowing you to blend in with the existing streetscape of older homes, renovated properties and new developments.  

 Well, there you have it! 4 quick and easy tips to take into consideration as you go to the drawing board for your dream facade. For more design inspiration, keep reading here.