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title: MATSU shou sugi ban Adds Textured Aesthetic to Bethesda, MD House
description: MURASAKI shou sugi ban charred cypress used as exterior siding on this modern Los Angeles private residence that features colorful window accents
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[![MATSU shou sugi ban CHARRE Accoya in Bethesda, MD](https://connect.resawntimberco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4533_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg?width=1280&height=688&name=IMG_4533_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg)](https://resawntimberco.com/project/bethesda-residence-matsu-shou-sugi-ban-accoya/)

A northwest suburb of Washington, D.C., Bethesda is a hub of young professionals and diplomats. The Bethesda residence contrasts the classic colonial neighborhood with a dark color palette and the inclusion of reSAWN’s [MATSU](https://resawntimberco.com/product/matsu-accoya-wood-shou-sugi-ban/) shou sugi ban Accoya wood. Using a dark gray coupled with the black shou sugi ban wood siding, [Anne Decker Architects](http://www.annedeckerarchitects.com/) lightened the mood of the house with the inclusion of large windows.

[![MATSU shou sugi ban CHARRED Accoya in Bethesda, MD](https://connect.resawntimberco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4666_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg?width=1280&height=853&name=IMG_4666_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg)](https://resawntimberco.com/project/bethesda-residence-matsu-shou-sugi-ban-accoya/)

The front of the house is minimalist with a single tree and a trellis supporting ivy against the[ MATSU](https://resawntimberco.com/product/matsu-accoya-wood-shou-sugi-ban/) cladded garage. Continuing around the garage towards the back yard, a hidden garden is found among the shou sugi ban Accoya, and the garden includes a fountain, sitting area, and succulents. While the gray accents and large wall of charred black wood are the main features of the back of the house, a large porch area, a pergola, a large yard, and a pool add a classic suburb feel to the back yard.

[![MATSU shou sugi ban CHARRED Accoya in Bethesda, MD](https://connect.resawntimberco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4755_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg?width=1280&height=887&name=IMG_4755_cohenresidence_lores-5.jpg)](https://resawntimberco.com/project/bethesda-residence-matsu-shou-sugi-ban-accoya/)

Exterior Siding:  
**reSAWN **TIMBER co. – **[CHARRED](https://resawntimberco.com/shou-sugi-ban/)** collection  
[**MATSU**](https://resawntimberco.com/product/matsu-accoya-wood-shou-sugi-ban/) – shou sugi ban [Accoya®](https://www.accoya.com/)  
 Select grade  
 Burnt on face only, sealed face & back  
 3/4” thick X 5-1/2” wide  
 Tongue & Groove

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