Unique Entry Doors

Unique entry doors design a visual curb appeal of first impressions distinction.

Architectural Digest – Photo by David O. Marlow

Our design style individuality speaks to the personality of the home and homeowner alike.

RailiCA Design

Unique entry doors perform the dual purpose of function and form.

Artistic license results in superior craftsmanship and prominent design detail.

So much more than an architectural ornament or strictly a functional means of entry and exit, unique entry doors frame the character of a home’s exterior.

Materials to work with include:

Studio Steinbomer

Forged iron.

Alderson Construciton

Solid wood.

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Carved wood.

NDC Homes, Inc.

Decorative glass elements.

SV Design

One of the many design and decor advantages to house flipping is being able to practice and pursue the all things house that make a home passion decoristas love to indulge.

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My design star shines bright in the selecting exterior color choices department, or at least that is what Dave the Builder and crew believe.

Most of the homes in our flip portfolio are early to mid-twentieth century Garden District properties.

When entry door color choice decision time rolled round, the only discussion needed was what shade of black or red semi-gloss oil paint would make the cut.

Benjamin Moore Heritage Red PM – 18

Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258

Thompson Custom Homes

Unique entry doors and the vintage style hardware that beautifully adorns them effectively brings the past into the present with modification and imagination.

Flickr

Stepping away from convention, tradition, and commonplace, especially in regards to design and decorating choices, is an indisputable reflection of individuality and personal style.

Kristal Home Builders

Unique entry doors make a lasting style statement.

Curb Appeal Projects

Buckets of rain threatening the weekend tend to put a hold on curb appeal projects.

What you hear about the weather in the South is true- wait five minutes and it will change.

Repainting the rockers on the front porch has been a long time coming.

Caution: Wet Paint

Behr Grassy Savannah is the current star of our curb appeal show- a shades of gray-green-brown perfection.

Behr Grassy Savannah N340-5 Semi-Gloss Enamel Exterior Paint

Soffit, facia board, and box end repair is the necessary project.

Rotting soffit and facia is not only an eyesore and curb appeal deal breaker, it can allow squirrels and goodness knows what other varmints to gain entry into the attic.

Now that the boards have been replaced it’s ready for paint time.

Benjamin Moore Simply White for the bricks, Behr Grassy Savannah for the cedar shakes, and Sherwin-Williams Pure White for the soffit, facia, and columns is under consideration.

Another change will be changing out the painted wood shutters for louvered vinyl exterior shutters.

Sanding, scraping, priming, and painting the existing louvered wood shutters every two to three years (Louisiana heat and humidity takes no prisoners) is becoming tiresome and expensive.

Vinyl exterior shutters can be cleaned with soap and water and can be painted when and if needed.

Brown Copper Metal Wall Mounted Mailbox

Nine years in and I’m still happy with the copper mailbox and address plaque.

Wall Address Plaque

Elements of classic design joining together with a mix of metals creates curb appeal interest.

2e Architects

Classic curb appeal notables include wicker furniture and Boston or Kimberly Queen ferns displayed in decorative urns and/or hanging baskets.

Wicker accents prove to get better with age.

International Caravan Chelsea Wicker Patio Rocking Chair

Michael J. Siller Interiors

How lovely is the Spanish artichoke finial?

Spanish Artichoke

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Jay Blue from Sherwin-Williams

Thomson Cooke Architects

Captivating images come together to inspire curb appeal beautification projects.

Kadlec Architecture + Design

Gorgeous!

Island Architects

Thomson & Cooke Architects

First impressions make lasting impressions.

Curb appeal projects lead the way to big returns, impressive results, and beautifully welcome style home.

Budding and Blooming Spring Curb Appeal

Budding and blooming spring curb appeal lawn and garden enthusiasts know the beauty and the value of curb appeal.

First impressions make lasting impressions.

Curb appeal traditionally is the topic of buying or selling a home conversation, but what about the value of curb appeal between the bookends?

I want the ooh and aah effect of gorgeous curb appeal to impress me, the homeowner, first and foremost.

Spring motivates home improvement.

The first day of spring rollout makes it official, and by the look and buzz of things around the neighborhood everything’s coming up roses, azaleas, marigolds, verbena, zinnias, impatiens, begonias, sago palms and hanging baskets of fern.

We’ve got this budding and blooming spring curb appeal covered.

Heydt Designs

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Consulting the buds and blooms bible aka the LSU Ag Center Bedding Plants for Louisiana Landscapes for plant this, grow that advice confirms we are a go for grow.

Succulents make a lovely showing, and the decorative box Dave the Builder made for me a couple of years ago is the inspiration for a container garden.

Color leads the way when orchestrating palette and planting.

Barn Nursery’s Fool Proof Color Guide to Container Gardening gives color combination advice for creating beautiful color combos, height and size suggestions and recommendations for low-maintenance blooms.

Speaking of budding and blooming spring curb appeal gorgeous DIY projects, here’s an idea for an address number wall planter from HGTV.

This Violet Hydrangea Oilcloth Fabric from Online Fabric Store is marked oh. my. gorgeous! for outdoor pillows.

Southern Patio Sonoma Urn Planter

Regardless if you are sprucing up your already in place exterior features or adding new, the budding and blooming spring curb appeal is rooted in the lawn and garden details.

Better Homes & Gardens

Painting the front door instantly adds a zip of spring spectacular color. Decorative stepping stones walk the garden path walk of function and curb appeal style.

Outdoor planters have come into their own, stylishly speaking.

Making the spring curb appeal gorgeous gotta have it list is the alligator door knocker by Michael Healy Designs.

Regional designs and decor accessories reflecting regional attributes impress a touch of home.

Dave snapped a shot of the new recessed LED retrofit downlight with his cell phone. The yard and beds show winter wear and are no where near spring ready, but you get the idea.

Looking at the house from the street/curb/sidewalk, the light is not as bright as it appears in the photo.

It’s a very pleasing choice of exterior accent lighting.

Dresser Homes

Lamp(s) on a front porch create such an inviting ambiance. Isn’t that the idea?

From season to season, garden statues benefit from a quick cleaning, paint touch up or even a color change.

Our side yard factors into the curb appeal equation. In fact, it gets more lawn and garden attention than the front yard.

It has quickly become a bird bathing-bird feeding-bird watching neighborhood attraction.

Budding and blooming spring curb appeal goes a long way in making the right first impression.