Exterior cladding not only shields the structure of a home from the elements and provides insulation, but also makes a strong visual statement. Most of us are familiar with the various forms of traditional cladding, but when it comes to modern exterior cladding designs, the options extend beyond standard brick, external weatherboards.
Today there is a huge variety of cladding styles available. These range from traditional timber and natural stone cladding to composite, brick, vinyl, aluminium, steel, concrete, ceramic, fibre cement, fibreboard, glass and metal.
All cladding styles can be installed in a series of creative ways. And cladding is no longer limited to walls; these days we are cladding kitchens, ceilings, outdoor settings, fences and more.
Once you have explored the cladding types available, mixing and matching is then just a matter of taste. So, here are some creative cladding design ideas for your next project.
Of course, some designs demand a traditional horizontal installation for authenticity. For example, the Hampton’s style exterior cladding, the archetypal Australian cottage, or the traditional cladding on a Queenslander, as shown here.
Blend timber/composite cladding profiles
Building a contemporary style home gives you carte blanche to install your contemporary cladding in whichever manner you please, so why not mix cladding profiles for something different? Your design can make an impact not only with multi-directional cladding, but also by using different styles of cladding and even contrasting colours, as seen in the examples below.
Here, not only has the architect opted for two different cladding products (pvc cladding and timber-look), but they have also installed it in two different directions, vertically and horizontally.
Even though it is all in the same colour, the visual effect is eye-catching and adds a modern element. The size of the panels used will also determine whether they will look best laid vertically or horizontally. Vertical panelling produces a taller looking visual, while horizontally laid panelling produces a wider visual.
In the image below, the right side of the window is clad vertically in Marlene, in contrast to the upper and left hand side, which run horizontally. To really switch things up, the designer has chosen a different Marlene cladding profile, Shadow line in another colour for the bench/table and contrasts this further with the Marlene decking in Antique.
You can stick to those clear and simple lines to clad your fence, and for some landscape designs, this would be an essential component in the overall design concept. Let’s face it, even with a simple horizontal clad installation – as seen by this pool fence using Marlene Shadow line in Silver Grey – the effect is classy and definitely gives a run for their money.
However, the beauty of using cladding boards to hide an ugly fence or provide an exciting new fence is that you can go in any direction. The fence below is a showpiece in its own right; a true feature wall that draws the eye as soon as you enter the garden. This beauty uses Marlene cladding .
Then again, if you really want to show off, why stop there?
If you want to stand out on the street and make a statement so bold that your neighbours will have their work cut out trying to top it, you can unleash your creative genius and come up with a design like this one, using Marlene cladding profiles in Aged Wood. Takes your breath away, doesn’t it?
Any room can be instantly upgraded by adding Marlene cladding (in white, black or grey tones) to walls, ceilings or cabinetry.
And if you would like to discuss such possibilities further, feel free to www.marlenecn.com for advice.
Post time: Nov-23-2022