Front Door The 15 windowpanes with this particular door allow in plenty of natural lighting. Exterior French 1515 door, from $350, simpsondoor.com, painted Awning Red by Behr
Laurel Hedge Tall and dense, skip laurel hedges are usually planted for privacy (they increase approximately 10 to 12 feet tall). Here they display the front windows and earn a backdrop for the flower beds.
Lamppost A built-in crossbar is useful for hanging flowerpots. 3-light lantern-style outdoor pendant light, place light and lamppost, $350, plowandhearth.com
House Numbers Painted ceramic tiles make any style house look more charming. Mission Talavera house numbers, $8 each, finecraftsimports.com
Leafy Plants Hosta plants mark either side of the steps. The favorite garden plant, that sometimes has heart-shaped leaves, isn't hard to grow, particularly in shady spots. Plant hostas alone, or using ferns for a lusher look.
Paint Colors Siding: Pewter Mug by Behr; Trim: Swan Wing by Behr; Shutters: Beluga by Behr; Front door: Awning Red by Behr
Flower Beds The Bradleys planted several blossoms in their yard, such as pink New Guinea impatiens (plant after the last spring frost), and blue hydrangeas and pink astilbe (plant both in spring or autumn). The resulting landscape appears vibrant and coordinated although not overly predictable.
Pop of Color Jennifer and Brian Burchell state, "We adore our English Tudor's storybook charm. Moving here from a bigger homemade us find less really is more." The house was constructed in 1929 and bought in 2011.
Japanese Maple With its reddish-purple leaves, this Bloodgood Japanese maple tree, on the far right, is a standout in an all-green yard.
Shutters These vinyl walls are easier to clean and less susceptible to warping than timber ones. You can paint them any color. Builders Edge 14" x 39" Board-N-Batten hinge shutters, $59 to get a pair, homedepot.com, painted Crimson by Benjamin Moore.
Shutter Dogs The Burchells love the appearance of wood decks with iron toddlers to keep them open. (Left to right:-RRB- Hand-forged iron S shutter dog, $22 for a set of two, signaturehardware.com; Little shutter puppies, $17 to get a set of two, hardwaresource.com
Roof Shingles Get the look of cedar shingles with no expense. This asphalt alternative is about a third the price of real cedar. Landmark Guru in max def resawn shake, from approximately $100 per square foot, certainteed.com for buying information
Paint Colors Stucco: Standish White by Benjamin Moore; Trim: Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore; Shutters: Photograph by Benjamin Moore
Stacked Stone and Hanging Planter The dry-stack rock wall made up of Pennsylvania fieldstones fits the rock arch over the gate. In the hanging basket over: purple petunias and pink million bells. Plant them in spring and they'll bloom throughout the autumn.
American Flag Showing patriotic spirit never goes out of style. Hang an American flag by the front door with a wall-mounted bracket.
Unique Details Maryann and Jim McNamara bought their 1935 home in 1986. "The small details of our home pleasure us the most: the Juliet balcony, the front door with side windows and the stone walkway."
Front Door Raised molding and a window add character to a single-panel door. Belleville walnut tiled 1-panel doorway half lite with transparent glass, $646, homedepot.com, painted Rodeo by Benjamin Moore
Potted Plants A fantastic combo to perk up your front steps annually: terra-cotta pots full of tuberous begonia, variegated ivy and spike plants.
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