Copy the Curb Appeal

light fixture

A small arts-andcrafts–style sconce mimics the clean lines of the house.

Thomas Lighting Mission 5 1"W x 7 1"D x 10 1"H wall sconce in matte black, $76, lumens.com

siding

Two types of siding, clapboard on the lower level and cedar shakes on the upper foors, emphasize the home’s height.

door handle

Its polished brass fnish matches the shiny kickplate.

Schlage Plymouth double-cylinder handleset in polished brass, $128.50, build.com

ideas to steal

front door

After 13 years with an of-white door, the Foleys bought a new fberglass one and painted it red orange to make it stand out against the siding.

encompass by Pella 6-panel steel door, from $306, pella.com for stores; paint: Woodlawn Salsa by Valspar

paint colors

HouSe: Irish Paddock by Valspar

TrIM anD SHuTTerS: Pale Bloom by Valspar

FronT Door: Woodlawn Salsa by Valspar

door knocker

The lion’s head knocker adds an old-school touch. “Our bell was always breaking, so I got this as a fun alternative,” says Danielle.

Lion door knocker in burnished antique, $139, rejuvenation.com

three-story architecture

The third foor, which contains a master bedroom with an attached ofce, is a major plus inside and out, enhancing the home’s stature from the street.

flower bed

The yard gets its cheerful, cottage-like look from a mix of fower types and colors, including (clockwise from top) red geraniums, white impatiens, and orange marigolds along the border, and black-eyed Susan and purple conefowers closer to the foundation.

mailbox

The spacious black mailbox mounted to the left of the door doubles as an address plaque  ––  clever!

Capitol personalized wall mailbox in black/gold, from $226, whitehallproducts.com for stores

flowerpots

Attractive celosia in a mix of bright colors  ––  hot pink, red, and yellow  ––  burst from the glazed planters that fank the top step.

Dark bluish grey glazed fconstone 10 ¾"H x 12 1"-diameter pot, $30, jamaligarden.com

mailbox

The tarnished silver fnish of the mailbox fts in with the house’s calming colors.

Special Lite SHH-1006 horizontal cast-aluminum mailbox in Swedish silver, $52.50, atgstores.com

paint colors

HouSe: Crisp Linen White by Glidden

TRiM: Deep Blue Shadow by Glidden

ideas to steal

light fixture

A swirly hook makes this sconce look like it was made for the house.

Maxim Lighting Dover DC 19 1"-tall outdoor wall light in bronze, $116, lampsplus.com

chimney

Combined with the gambrel roof, the centered brick chimney gives the house storybook charm. It’s painted white to match the siding.

pavers

Their light terra-cotta color blends well with the lush green yard.

Relic 6"W x 1 ¾"D x 9"H clay paver in saltillo, $615 per pallet, homedepot.com

front door

The Lykteys have painted their door, which features three small windows, everything from pink to teal. Recently they stripped it and stained it mahogany for a natural look.

4400 door in Douglas fr with clear glass, from $986, roguevalleydoor.com

landscaping

Dinah turned the yard into a vibrant, thriving garden that features (clockwise from top left) red New Guinea impatiens, blue salvia, red verbena, and Limelight hydrangea. brackets Scrolling iron posts and brackets frame cherry tree the entry, lending a more delicate look than columns A weeping cherry would. They’re painted tree  ––  the focal point of the blue to match the trim. colorful yard  ––  blooms Decorative Vine 10 1" x 11 ¾" cast-iron shelf bracket in antique iron, pink fowers every spring. $15.50, houseofantiquehardware.com

chairs and pillows

A pair of wood chairs in the shade of the cherry tree makes a great spot for morning cofee. Blue-and-green-striped pillows add an extra splash of color.

Vifah outdoor wood armchair in brown, $124, target.com; Loftonaire 17" x 17" polyester pillow in stripe, $25, pier1.com