13. Midnight Blue Vertical Siding with Cast-Iron Gargoyle Accents
Introduction+What This Idea Means
Whimsical yet undeniably gothic, integrating subtle sculptural elements like small cast-iron gargoyle rain spouts or wall corbels against midnight blue vertical siding infuses historic castle character into a modern residential exterior.
How to Make It
Install clean vertical metal or composite siding in a striking midnight blue shade. Mount cast-iron architectural gargoyle brackets beneath roof eaves or above upper-floor windows where downspouts or decorative cornices meet the wall.
Tips
Ensure decorative cast-iron elements are treated with a rust-inhibiting primer and marine-grade black paint to withstand outdoor weathering.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Use stylized dragon or lion head architectural corbels if you prefer mythological creatures over traditional gargoyles.
- Essentials: Midnight blue vertical siding, cast-iron architectural gargoyle brackets, rust-inhibiting primer, marine-grade black paint.