New Year, New Curb Appeal: 2025 Home Exterior Trends

When it comes to home design trends, we often see many items that change with the times. This is especially true in home exteriors, where the latest updates and looks often serve a practical purpose as well.

In our business, we have a handle on what’s popular for the upcoming year. While it’s often best to go for functionality, aesthetic appeal is critical too. Fortunately, here in Southeastern Wisconsin, many of the options give you the best of all worlds.

Weather Tight’s Predictions for 2025 Home Exterior Trends

Want to know what Wisconsin’s most recommended home remodeler predicts to be the most popular home exterior trends this upcoming year? Here’s what we think you should be looking forward to.

1. Earthy Tones and Bold Accents

Many people are opting for natural tones as their exterior finish base choice. For example, siding finishes in clay, sandy beige, and greens are all popular options. The boldness comes in the trim, where many folks are choosing bold color accents in black, deep green, and rich brown. The contrast between natural and striking color palettes is eye-catching and modern.  

Mixed exteriors such as brick and composite siding or stone and engineered wood are a popular choice to add depth and visual interest to your home’s exterior. This is a situation where dark trims on light exteriors really pop and give you a fresh look.

1. Bright Entryways

We’ve long been fans of vibrant doors in darker colors like navy, teal, red, or even orange. A bright front door makes a welcoming statement and adds a fun, modern look to your home while still keeping things polished.

Along with doors comes hardware. Decorative and distinctive handles and knockers add a lot of personality to your entryway. Consider sidelight windows, transom windows, and other unique entryway enhancements that let in the light while still offering privacy and security.

1. Window Innovations

When it comes to windows, it seems most folks say the bigger, the better! Over the last several years, as people work from home more and more, there’s a desire to let in the light! Many of our customers have us install larger replacement windows when possible to maximize natural light and create an indoor-outdoor connection.

Of course, no matter the size of the window, efficiency is also absolutely paramount. Fortunately, at Weather Tight, we offer beautiful windows with high energy efficiency that are custom-made to last. You’ll often notice big savings in the comfort of your home and the amount on your energy bill.

1. Functional Decks and Patios

Patio doors have come a long way. Doors are no longer hard to open, shaky, and unpredictable, which is good because many people are really going all out to enhance their outdoor spaces.

A beautiful, easy-to-use patio door is a great way to welcome people to your outdoor area. Many are opting for extended outdoor living spaces with built-in seating, kitchens, firepits, and canopies to create versatile, welcoming areas in the yard.  

1. Easy Cleaning & Upkeep

One trend that seems ubiquitous throughout design is functionality. People are tired of high-maintenance products that require a lot of upkeep. While it’s necessary to do some work on your home’s exterior, a few updates can keep things simple.

Our windows open to the inside, making them easy to clean and care for. Many of our doors, trim, and siding options require almost zero work to look their best. Color stays vibrant and holds up well to weather, thanks to technology that builds pigment right into the product. If you’re tired of sanding and painting and hauling out the house and ladder, consider some low-maintenance updates.

1. Clean Lines

Everyone seems to want more simplicity in their life, and exterior update trends reflect that desire. Minimalist landscaping and modern, structured designs seem to be the trend for 2025.

The current look for exteriors is fresh, simple, and contemporary. Although the classics always apply, many folks are going with a “polished natural” look for their homes. After the past several years of farmhouse and cottage looks, minimalism is coming back into vogue.

Should You Follow Trends?

So, for the exterior of your home, do you like to follow the latest exterior home design trends, or do you prefer to opt for timeless charm? When it’s your home, it’s important to do what makes you feel the best.

Some trends are practical—for example, looking for lower maintenance exterior finishes. It makes sense since these days, everyone is trying to simplify their to-do list a bit. If you don’t have to paint your exterior and worry about wood rot and other issues, it takes a lot off your list.

The other benefit of today’s top trends is that many of them make your home more comfortable and sustainable. Lower your energy bill with updated windows and doors that prevent air infiltration. Get siding that’s well-insulated and improves the efficiency of your home.

Keep in mind that not all “trends” in the design world need to look trendy. Classic looks and simple modern styles will always be in vogue. Choose what makes your house feel like home, whether that’s a bold statement or warm shades of natural colors like dark browns and earthy neutrals. The most important thing is that you love whatever exterior updates you choose.

Reach out to Weather Tight today to explore your exterior update options. You can rest assured that you get top-of-the-line products and high-quality installation whenever you work with us.