Summer in Canada means longer days, more time outdoors, and a perfect chance to give your home’s exterior a fresh new look. Whether you’re considering a full makeover or just a curb appeal boost, this season’s trends are all about blending natural beauty, practical features, and a personalized sense of style.  

The Rise of Nature-Inspired Palettes

After years of cooler tones and minimalist whites, 2025 is ushering in a return to earthier colours and rich, organic textures. Canadians are loving hues like olive green, warm taupe, clay, and sandy beige colours that echo our country’s forests, prairies, and shorelines. Bolder shades like charcoal, navy, and sun-washed terracotta are appearing as accent colours, adding depth and personality to the exterior. 

Quick Tip: Make your front door a focal point! Choosing a vibrant blue, a timeless red, or a calming sage can instantly elevate your entryway and show off your unique style. Read more.  

Biophilic Design & Sustainable Materials

Connecting with nature doesn’t stop at landscaping. Biophilic design: bringing nature-inspired materials and patterns into your home’s architecture is huge for 2025. Picture natural stone walkways, vertical gardens, and warm timber accents seamlessly blending your house with its surroundings. More homeowners are also prioritizing sustainability by selecting recycled composite decking, reclaimed wood, and durable fibre cement siding. These materials are designed to last and require less maintenance, making them ideal for busy families.

Smarter Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor living continues to evolve, with patios and decks becoming true extensions of the home. Canadians are opting for versatile pergolas, covered seating areas, and multi-use zones for dining, relaxing, or entertaining. Tech features such as smart lighting, retractable awnings, and weather-responsive gadgets make these spaces both comfortable and adaptable to Canada’s changing weather.

Prioritizing Energy Efficiency & Climate Resilience

With unpredictable Canadian seasons, more homeowners are investing in products that keep homes comfortable and efficient year-round. Energy-efficient windows and doors, insulated siding, and even reflective exterior paints are trending in 2025. These features help keep the heat out during summer, the warmth in during winter, and utility bills in check all while supporting environmental responsibility. 

Streamlined Style & Material Mixing

Designers are dialing back the clutter and opting for clean, cohesive exteriors that mix just two or three high-impact materials, think wood, stone, and sleek metals. The focus is on subtle texture, well-placed trim details, and simple geometric shapes that create striking curb appeal without feeling busy or overdone. 

Design-Forward Details: The Secret to a Standout Home

Design is what ties all these trends together. In 2025, Canadians are seeking exteriors that don’t just function well but feel personal and inspiring. 

Façade composition matters: Instead of too many competing elements, successful designs use a few carefully chosen materials for visual depth and harmony. Vertical and horizontal lines, geometric layouts, and accent panels are all being used to give homes a modern yet timeless feel. 

Windows and doors are key players: Larger windows with slim, minimalist frames flood interiors with natural light while creating a gallery-like look from the outside. Creative arrangements such as grouped, stacked, or corner windows are also making homes stand out. Meanwhile, front doors are becoming true design statements, featuring bold colours, natural wood finishes, and decorative glass details. 

Colour blocking: Using contrasting or tonal colour sections is popping up across Canadian neighbourhoods, giving homes a fresh, dynamic edge when paired with consistent window and door finishes. 

Outdoor spaces: Also getting the designer touch, with thoughtful lighting, privacy features, and flexible layouts making patios and decks feel as styled as the indoors. 

JELD-WEN of Canada: Windows and Doors That Define 2025 Trends 

No exterior refresh is complete without the right windows and doors, and for Canadians, JELD-WEN is a leading name that fits these trends perfectly. 

Custom Colours and Finishes

JELD-WEN offers a wide palette of finishes and factory-applied colours, allowing you to match any trending exterior style or create a unique statement with your front door. Whether you’re after bold, classic, or subtle, our fiberglass and steel doors can bring your vision to life. 

Maximizing Natural Light

Collections like the JWC8500 Series Hybrid feature expansive glass and slim frames perfect for bright, open interiors and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. 

Built for Canadian Weather

Energy efficiency is top of mind, and JELD-WEN delivers with triple-pane glass, Low-E coatings, and argon gas fills. Many options are ENERGY STAR®-certified, while the FiniShield™ finish stands up to sun, wind, and salt perfect for Canada’s diverse climate. 

Style Without Compromise

JELD-WEN’s variety of profile choices make it easy to match farmhouse, coastal, contemporary, or modern homes. You can customize window shapes and configurations, for a fully tailored look. 

Design Freedom, Made in Canada

JELD-WEN’s products enable you to embrace any 2025 trend whether you’re renovating a mid-century gem or building new. Our range lets you play with window arrangements, custom shapes, and statement doors, all while ensuring comfort and performance in Canada’s demanding climate. 

Ready for Your 2025 Exterior Refresh?

This summer, step outside and imagine the possibilities. By embracing nature-inspired colours, streamlined design, and quality products like those from JELD-WEN of Canada, you’ll create an exterior that’s both on-trend and uniquely yours, ready to enjoy all year long! 

Thinking about updating your windows and doors? Start there, they’re the foundation of your home’s new look and lasting value.