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We need curb appeal!

12 years ago
Spring is finally on it's way....although our yard scape still looks drab! I need color suggestions for the front door & above the garage. Cedar tree by the stairs is being removed when the frost goes. Wanting to replace the lights on the house as well. Looking forward to your suggestions!

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  • 12 years ago
    Close up of the front door.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm not a gardener, so sorry no gardening advice here. But start with a power washer for a clean slate to begin your project. Good luck!
  • 12 years ago
    Match the roof color. Use larger, black or dark brown, light fixtures. Lose the floodlight over the garage door. That front entry porch deserves a proper roof with a 12' high ceiling.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Consider painting a bit darker, lighting as suggested above, and giving the entry door a bit of color. And paint or stain the foundation concrete that shows.
  • 12 years ago
    Any other color ideas for the door?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Earthy terracotta... Has to be just the right shade ;)
  • 12 years ago
    I would add colorful flowering pots. I like the current color.
  • 12 years ago
    @ Color Zen.....my thought was Terracotta as well, just can't find the right tone.
  • 12 years ago
    I don't think I would paint the arch area above the garage door. Keep it the same color as the garage door.
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    That's when you call a color consultant :)
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks for the lighting ideas Dar Eckert. I like them both. Do you think theses are big enough?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    i would get what is called a pocket lantern, which is flush to the wall, in black. add some large planters, trim back garden that is over flowing onto drive. paint the door dark black or light beige, lol. not sure on that.
  • 12 years ago
    What are the size of the light alcoves?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    sample
  • 12 years ago
    The alcoves are: top to bottom inside dimension 31"; inside width is 14" & where the fixture attaches it's approx 19.5" from top of alcove to middle of fixture.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks for the sample photo Flair...I would not have known what a pocket lantern is!
  • 12 years ago
    The second example would work better it is 12 !/2 inches tall. The first one is too short sorry, I didn't check the size.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Colorful Flowers, Metal wall art near the door, and as the other suggested, adding color to the door & garage. I hope that helps! Good Luck.
  • 12 years ago
    Okay, made a few changes.....put up new LED lights in the alcoves (probably should have went larger), removed the tree from the entranceway by the stairs, painted the door.....not quite the POP I was looking for. Any suggestions? Would SW Naval blue be too bold?
  • 12 years ago
    Considering your home has many neutral tones, I think that naval blue would be a little too bold. The only recommendations I have is to soften the drive way with planters on either side of the garage that could include flowers that correspond with the front door color and also tie that in with a larger front door mat. After all that is the first thing people get to see about your home and should speak to your personal style, as if to give a hint on whats on the inside!
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Flair. What color would you paint the patio set? Also, do you think I should paint under the sidelight and around the door trim with the greige as well?
  • 12 years ago
    I would get rid of that ground cover completely, move your sidewalk back just a bit to give you a bigger planting area by the front door. I like the ideas of painting the door black, black lanterns and so forth. You can bring in color with accessories and plants.