Hello All,

I am new to the site but want to get some input on a project that I am about to begin.  The attached images are of a house that I recently inherited.  It is located in new england in a very woodsy area on a large piece of wooded property.  I want to change the appearance to be similar to the white house that I have also included an image of – white with some red trim around the windows.  The roofing on the house has been recently replaced so I do not plan change to metal roof at this point in time.  I am trying to decide on a siding and trim type and am a little torn.  On one hand I really like the low maintenance of vinyl siding but on the other hand I don’t want the house to look too plastic.  I have considered Hardie board cement board siding but am concerned about the water issues I have heard of and prefer minimum maintenance (no recaulking/painting) if possible.  Do you think I can achieve the look that I am going for with a quality vinyl siding?  What is considered to be the highest quality vinyl siding that I should be looking at for this application?  Also similarly for trim; what would be recommended?  Thank to all in advance for any help on this topic.  Also if anybody has design ideas for this home besides the white home I have included here please share.