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If you are going for a Cape Cod look for a home revamp project, all you need to do is utilize vinyl siding on your exterior to get the design right.
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June 30, 2017 Cape Cod Architecture Design Inspiration: Achieve the Look with Vinyl Siding If you are seriously considering doing a home remodel, it's completely understandable if you want your house to take on a new architectural style in the exterior. After all, if you’re revamping the house, you might as well give it a new look. When it comes to getting a new look, you don't always have to go for modern styles if it simply feels too edgy for you. Instead, you can go for something more traditional, like the simple American Cape Cod style. With the help of some vinyl siding, you can achieve this look quite easily. Page | 1
Cape Cod homes have always been known for their understated elegance, having become quite popular from the 1930's to the 1960's. However, the Cape Cod style has been around far longer than that. In fact, the design was first brought over by English colonists who settled in America during the late 17th century. Cape Cod Style Celebrates Elegant Simplicity Cape Cod architecture is a style that blends easily with the rest of its surroundings. For this kind of home, there is always more beauty in simplicity. In the beginning, Cape Cod homes only had one story. However, today's Cape Cod houses now have two to 2 1/2 story’s, as well as additional wings. The style is also characterized by a steep roof with side gables. Most importantly, this style comes with a unique siding, something that a vinyl type of siding could easily help you with. To give you a better idea, here's how you can manageably achieve a Cape Cod look by using a vinyl type of siding. Profiles In achieving a Cape Cod style, you can go for a vinyl type of siding with a traditional profile. That means you can readily use a Dutchlap, clapboard or beaded siding as part of your main exterior cladding. The Dutchlap profile is available in 3" to 5 1/2" reveals. The clapboard profile is available in 3" and 8" reveals. Finally, the beaded siding is available in 6" to 7" reveals. On the other hand, shake and shingle profiles are also popular options for the primary exterior cladding. Color Cape Cod house exteriors tend to utilize a light to medium palette when it comes to colors. Nonetheless, darker tones may also be used depending on the homeowner’s taste. Traditionally, however, Cape Cod homes don't often use reds, browns and greens. Those using shingle or shake cladding tend to go with blue or dark gray. Other popular siding color choices include neutral colors such as sand tones and crisp white. Page | 2
Remember to keep these vinyl siding details in mind if you are looking to give your exterior a nice Cape Cod look. At the same time, feel free to consult with building contractors and home design professionals to get more ideas. Never be scared to experiment if you are looking to remodel your home. After all, it's the best way to make sure that you get the look you have always wanted. About Lumin Systems: At Lumin Systems, we will happily work with you to give your home the dream revamp that you have always dreamed of. If you want to achieve a traditional Cape Cod house style feel, we can easily supply and install vinyl siding that has the right profile, color and shape. Sources: How to Paint a Cape-Style Home, homeguides.sfgate.com Cape Cod Architecture, hgtv.com Cape Cod Houses, thoughtco.com What’s That House? A Guide to Cape Cod Style Houses, porch.com Page | 3
