Lemon Tree and Stained-Glass Window A potted lemon tree adds a new touch to the porch. Additionally, it is lightweight and can easily be brought inside if temps turn chilly. The panel over the porch has been rescued. Inspired by fish-scale-shingle siding, it immediately adds history to the home.
Double-Front Doors A set of doors with large glass panes flooding the home with light. Walnut MAI A76F-2 double doors with half glass design, from $2,320, doors4home.com; paint : Kingston Aqua by Pittsburgh Paint
Paint Colors Siding: Gypsum from Pittsburgh Paint; Front doors: Kingston Aqua by Pittsburgh Paint
Brass Bell Hanging a bell in the fence gate offers neighbors a fun way to say hello. Kids can't resist ringing it. Handcrafted Nautical Decor 9"-tall dangling ship's bell in brass, $60, atgstores.com
Porch Lights A set of lanterns at a copper finish looks pretty with all the doorway's glistening brass hardware. Allen Roth New Vineyard 23 1/4"-tall outdoor wall light in antique copper, $220, lowes.com
Pillow and Rattan Sofa A collection of patterned pillows gives this front-porch seating spot lots of personality. String 17" x 17" outside pillow in turquoise, $90, lampsplus.com; Arcturus Warm 1 18" x 18" outdoor pillow, $49, denydesigns.com; Echo Beach synthetic rattan 82"W x 30 1/2"D x 31 1/2"H sofa, $700, pier1.com
Homeowners Constructed in 1914, Josie and Mark Jesser bought in this 3,200 sq. ft. home in 2005. "Our painted red porch flooring, combined with the dormer on the roof, creates our bungalow a charmer." Ceramic and terra-cotta pots hold red begonias, ixora Maui, Chinese evergreen, and 'Black Velvet' petunias. The built in planters before the porch are created from precisely the same steel as the steps. They are full of plum yew and asparagus fern.
Front Door Even without paint front doorway can pop whether the timber contrasts with the siding.
Porch Lights Modern frosted-glass sconces mimic the windows' square panes. PLC Lighting Dorato 1-light 9 3/4" x 4 1/4" outdoor wall sconce in bronze, $78, allmodern.com
Paint Colors Siding: Suitable Brown by Sherwin-Williams; Trim: Honeydew by Sherwin-Williams; Porch flooring: Chinese Red by Sherwin-Williams
Brick Path The Jessers installed this traditional red-brick path themselves. River Red Holland 4" x 8" concrete pavers, $0.50 each, homedepot.com
Mailbox A dark bronze mailbox matches the home's earthy color scheme. Special Lite Products Company Contemporary perpendicular 9 1/4"W x 3"D x 16 1/2"H mailbox at bronze, $157, bellacor.com
Rocking Chairs A set of painted wood rockers completes the porch's homey appearance. Dixie Seating indoor/outdoor Georgetown slat rocking chair in white, $109, hayneedle.com
Homeowners Constructed in 1936, Lynne Hohlfeld and Michael Crockett bought this 2,500 sq. ft. house in 2009. "This home had been a college rental for 30 decades! Needless to say, the landscaping and the paint had some TLC." Idea to steal: The new landscaping features drought-tolerant plants, including salvia, pink vinca, and philodendrons.
Front Door Turquoise looks modern, but this Craftsman style fits the conventional architecture. Masonite Belleville Fir-Textured 2-panel doorway, from $517, select Home Depot stores; paint: Majestic Blue by Benjamin Moore
Chair Outdoor furniture doesn't have to match. White rockers along with a blue side chair fill up this porch. Verlaine powder-coated aluminum armchair in gloomy, $185, industrywest.com
Paint Colors Siding: Sparrow by Benjamin Moore; fence and Trim: Frostine by Benjamin Moore; Front door: Majestic Blue by Benjamin Moore; Corbels: Thicket by Benjamin Moore
Granite Walkway The decomposed granite gravel has a natural appearance and feels finer underfoot than ordinary gravel.
Flowerpots Lynne collects painted sap buckets as planters. For a similar appearance, use glazed pots in various colours. Ceramic planters, $118 for a combined set of 6, origincrafts.com
Picket Fence The painted fencing is enchanting surrounded by greenery. Composite Heartwood Gothic 67 1/2"W x 2"D x 39"H picket panels, $55 each, homedepot.com; paint : Frostine by Benjamin Moore
Outdoor Art Who says you can not hang artwork outdoors? Try this fairly canvas. Promenade Aquarelle 30" x 40" exterior wall art, $249, grandinroad.com
Homeowners Built in 2009, Kelsey and Scott Evans purchased this 2,700 sq. ft. home in 2012. "The colour of this house--teal with a hint of grey--was among the primary things that drew us to it. The stone walkway and adorable square windows up top didn't hurt!" Idea to steal: Recently installed solar panels have drastically cut the Evanses' electric bill. Last December they owed only 49 cents!
Rocking Chairs Evenings are spent studying in the cheery red rockers. International Concepts Somer Hunter rocking chair in red, $127.50, wayfair.com
Lantern The Craftsman-style lanterns on either side of the doorway are in excellent sync with the home's appearance. Jardin du Jour Sierra Craftsman 11"-tall outdoor wall light in weathered bronze, $100, lampsplus.com
Paint Colors Siding: Spanish Bluebell by Ralph Lauren Paint; White trimming: Picket Fence White by Ralph Lauren Paint; Brown trim: Rust by Ralph Lauren Paint
Doormat Multicolor stripes echo all of the shades featured on the porch. Geo Crafts Creel Stripe 30" x 48" mat at red multi stripe, $70, hayneedle.com
Mailbox This wall-mount mailbox copper finish matches the brown window trim. Special Lite Products Company Contemporary 17"W x 5"D x 12 3/4"H mailbox in hand-rubbed bronze, $128, bellacor.com
Flowers The Evanses kept the landscaping easy to keep. Blooms consist of white petunias in baskets on the measures, and Knock Out woods along with an abelia tree from the flower beds. Plus, Kelsey keeps succulents in a terra-cotta bowl on the wall posts.
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