Mixing Materials: How to Pair Siding, Stone & Roofing for a Custom Look
If you're looking to give your home exterior a truly custom feel, one of the best ways to do it is by mixing materials. Combining siding, stone, and roofing textures creates dimension, contrast, and character—something paint alone just can’t do.
At Kline Home Exteriors, we work with homeowners across Ohio to design combinations that are cohesive, functional, and totally personalized. Whether you're aiming for modern farmhouse, rustic lodge, or timeless traditional, here’s how to bring materials together for a look that’s yours and yours alone.
1. Start with Your Siding as the Foundation
Siding is the largest visual surface on your home, so it sets the tone for everything else.
✔️ Vinyl siding in neutral tones like Pewter, Stone Mountain Clay, or Twilight Shadow gives a clean, classic base
✔️ Add board & batten to gables or accent walls for vertical contrast
✔️ Combine with shake siding in matching or complementary tones for texture and warmth
📍 In homes across Ashland, Brunswick, and Carrollton, OH, we've used siding in Old Dublin green, Deep Brunswick blue, and granite gray to create standout foundations for layered looks.
2. Use Stone to Ground & Highlight Key Features
Adding manufactured stone is a great way to break up long runs of siding, anchor corners, or highlight entryways.
✔️ Use stone at the base of the home to create visual weight and stability
✔️ Wrap porch columns or garage walls for a higher-end finish
✔️ Choose grout tones that contrast or blend based on your overall color scheme
📍 We’ve paired Wellington Chisel Cut stone with white siding in Dover, Silverlake Chisel Cut with Twilight Shadow in Massillon, and Ohio Vintage Limestone with warm neutrals in Jerusalem, OH—each creating a totally unique look.
3. Roofing That Complements, Not Clashes
Once siding and stone are in place, choose a roofing color that ties everything together.
✔️ For lighter siding/stone, go bold with Ebony or Granite metal roofing
✔️ For warmer tones, use Hickory, Mission Brown, or Walnut Brown metal
✔️ Use GAF shingles in Pewter Gray or Weathered Wood for a subtle, flexible finish
📍 Homes in Newark, Medina, and Holmesville, OH have pulled off stunning combinations with composite decks, black gutters, and timber frame porch roofs to create one-of-a-kind exterior designs.
4. Tie It Together with Accents
Small details like:
✔️ Black or bronze gutters
✔️ Matching door hardware
✔️ Coordinated trim and shutters
…go a long way in making your mixed-material exterior feel intentional and complete.
📞 Looking for help mixing siding, stone, and roofing? We’d love to bring your vision to life. Get a free quote, and let’s design an exterior that’s both stylish and lasting.