We recently took on the job of removing siding for a homeowner in Swarthmore and replacing it with James Hardie shingle and lap siding in evening blue. Evening blue is a rich, deep shade that works very well on this home. Houses that are on the smaller side and have lots of interesting detail benefit from being clad in darker siding–it helps them to stand out.
After installing the siding, we also added new downspouts, fascia capping, gutters, windows, trim, and a new storm door.