Updating your curb appeal? With a wide range of siding styles, it can be seriously stressful, endlessly overwhelming. Too. Many. Choices. And add to that, what if the new look doesn’t turn out the way you imagined?
Fortunately, manufacturers are in tune with our deepest design insecurities, and James Hardie is the latest to show us that decision indecision can be a thing of the past.
Thanks to Hover, Hardie™ Designer is a new, free online tool that uses AI to show you how different colors and styles will look on your actual home—all from a single photo. Whether you're upgrading for yourself or using fiber cement siding to boost your home's resale value, it’s a risk-free way to experiment with the options and get it right.
Smarter Remodeling Starts with a Snapshot
Hardie™ Designer works like magic: upload a photo of your home, and the tool breaks it down into a workable canvas. Each visible surface will be mapped so it can be edited.
From there, you can apply a full range of James Hardie products and siding colors. Are there a lot of options to choose from? YES. Filter down as necessary for an array of color options, type of product (including brick and stone finishes), and siding size.
Homeowners often hesitate before making big changes (I'm a walking case study of this, truth be told). I really like this tool—and other iterations of it powered by Hover—because it makes it infinitely easier to understand how subtle changes influence curb appeal. At the end of the day, it's one tool you'll want to play with before any materials are ordered or contractors are scheduled.
Curb Appeal That Pays Off
Style matters—and not just for your own satisfaction. While recent data from Thumbtack showed us that joy is a leading motivator in home improvement, siding stands out as an exception because homeowners know its aligned with financial gain. With Hardie™ Designer, you can create a look that fits both your personal taste, knowing that the end result could help you meet your ROI goals and benefit the visual appeal of the neighborhood.
Today’s top styles—Modern Farmhouse, Coastal, and Craftsman—are all available in the tool, but you'll find classic and modern siding options, too. Using the tool requires you to sign up for an account, but that enables you to share your design ideas with friends and builders, too.
We Like This Tool, and Think You Will, Too
James Hardie customers are more than just homeowners. They’re renovators, builders, and contractors who want beauty and performance in one package. Hardie™ Designer reflects that by pairing smart technology with James Hardie’s trusted products so homeowners—and everyone on the job—can feel comfortable with the design decisions.
The team at James Hardie also highlighted that millennials and parents—many of whom are driving the current surge in home makeovers—will find the tool quick, clear, and helpful. So will environmentally conscious buyers, thanks to the brand's lower carbon footprint options.
And for those who care about giving back, the company’s work with Habitat for Humanity highlights a commitment to community that many customers share.
Hardie™ Designer isn’t just a product preview; it’s a tool built for people who take pride in where they live and how they build.
