Did you know that there are different types of lap siding? Variations of width, surface appearance, color, and material make lap siding one of the most versatile – and classic – exterior styles that you can choose for your home.
Whether you like bold colors or classic curb appeal, there are a lot of things you can do with smooth lap siding, and having a few design examples can help kickstart your ideas. Let’s take a look at one of the most popular exterior choices for: 12-inch smooth lap siding.
Design Profile: 12” Smooth Lap Siding
As the name suggests, smooth lap siding features a smooth appearance, as opposed to textured, rough-cut wood styles. And as you can probably guess, 12-inch smooth lap siding is one foot in width, meaning it can be used to create fairly wide lap styles.
One of the benefits of choosing a smooth surface siding is that it is deliberately finished to look like freshly painted wood that has been sanded to perfection. It provides a very clean and composed appearance.
Don’t be fooled – not all smooth lap siding is made from wood! Fiber cement smooth lap is an excellent choice if you want to get long-lasting beauty and strength without giving up the look of smooth wood lap.
Take a look at these 6 design styles and ideas that rely on high-quality, smooth lap siding crafted from durable fiber cement:
1. Accessible Beige with Pure White Trim
Accessible Beige creates a warm, welcoming appearance on 12-inch smooth lap siding while Pure White trim helps maintain crisp definition around windows, doors, and rooflines. This combination keeps the wider siding profile feeling clean and timeless without becoming overly stark.
2. Bright Brick Accents
Gray Clouds siding pairs exceptionally well with lighter brick and stone accents because of its balanced neutral tone. The wider smooth lap profile allows the softer gray color to feel expansive while still creating enough contrast to highlight architectural detail.
3. Olive Grove Siding
Olive Grove siding introduces natural warmth and earthy undertones that work especially well on homes surrounded by landscaping or wooded environments. The smooth lap profile helps modernize the color while preserving a grounded, approachable appearance.
4. Tranquil Blue Tones
Downing Slate, Niebla Azul, and Gray Clouds all create calm, balanced exterior palettes that work beautifully with smooth lap siding. Gale Force smooth lap siding offers a slightly deeper appearance while still maintaining a refined and approachable exterior style.
5. Naval Siding
Naval siding creates a rich, dramatic appearance that works especially well with wider smooth lap profiles. Pairing Naval with lighter trim and natural stone accents helps balance the darker color while emphasizing clean horizontal lines across the exterior.
6. Strong Contrast and Crisp Lines
Iron Ore siding paired with Tricorn Black accents creates a bold, modern exterior palette full of contrast and definition. Black Fox accents can also help soften transitions while preserving the clean architectural appearance that makes smooth lap siding stand out.
For Smooth Lap Siding, Trust in Allura
From classic to contemporary, there are so many exciting design possibilities that can be achieved with 12-inch smooth lap siding. Contact the team at Allura today to explore the rich colors and durable fiber cement options that can bring these styles to life.
