The modern house design is marked by its simple, yet sophisticated style-a bold rebellion against the ornate Victorian and Edwardian-style homes of the 19th century. Built between 1900 and the late 1950s, modern homes feature intentional asymmetry, strong horizontal composition and large expanses of glass. Inspired by the demand for improved living and entertaining, modern homes feature open layouts and include elements of favorite architectural styles such as Arts and Crafts and ranch.
Many people confuse modern and contemporary homes. However, the modern house design refers to the architecture of the early- to mid-20th century (a specific 60-year period in U.S. history). Contemporary architecture, on the other hand, is influenced by current culture and represents what is trending now.
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How to Use Engineered Wood on a Modern Home
If it's time for a modern home makeover, consider using engineered wood as it offers greater durability than traditional wood with plenty of design versatility. For example, use engineered wood to:
If your modern home could use a makeover, take the first step by visiting our Colors & Inspiration page to get the creative juices flowing.
To help you start visualizing your home’s look, we’ve gathered a list of modern house siding ideas you can accomplish with one of the most durable siding solutions on the market: LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your home's exterior, choosing siding colors is the perfect opportunity to showcase your personal style while enhancing curb appeal. As 2022 unfolds, let's take a look at this year's trending exterior house colors and strike inspiration for your next home update.
Whether you're tackling the project yourself or hiring a siding contractor, choosing to re-side your home in warmer months can help the process. Brian Mathis, Construction Services Associate at LP, shares his beginning steps to siding a house and the advantages to re-siding in warmer months.
The beginning of spring is a great time of year to assess your siding for signs of damage. After a hard winter season with weather concerns such as ice and low temperatures, siding damage from winter and its affects can happen. If missed, small fixable areas of siding damage can turn into larger concerns down the road.