Front Door The oversize glass on top imitates the airiness of the home's many big windows. Pattern 118 in fir, from $323, roguevalleydoor.com; Paint: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams
Paint Colors "I spent a great deal of time exploring paint colors that would fit the period and style of this house," says homeowner S. Allister Fisher. "The blue siding makes me grin whenever I get home." Siding: Deep Sea Dive by Sherwin-Williams; Trim: Pure White from Sherwin-Williams; Porch: Red Theatre by Sherwin-Williams
Landscaping and Hedges "When I bought the house, it had been obscured by overgrown trees and shrubs," says Fisher. He cleared out the yard to generate way for a manicured backyard, such as pink and crimson Knock Out roses directly in front. Six viburnum hedges, which can be split by an ornamental podocarpus tree around the home's left side, offer lots of greenery for little effort.
Porch Light The intricate sidelights of the door are balanced from by A simple pendant. Craftmade 11"H x 6"-diameter cast-aluminum pendant in matte black, $40, atgstores.com
Stacked Planters and Flowerpots On every side of front door, Fisher created a dual-level screen: He filled each reduce planter with mulch, set a paver in the centre to support the urn, then planted sedum, which spills over the sides of the planter, in soil. In the center is an urn. Weighty planters flanking the steps are full of boxwoods and yellow mini petunias that give a cheery welcome.
Door Handle Its curvy shape adds character to the white door. Baldwin Richmond mortise handleset, $573, capecodbrass.com
About the Home Constructed in: 2012. Size: 3,400 sq. ft. The house is faced in two types of siding painted different shades of gray. The first floor has lap siding; the second floor's HardieShingle siding replicates the look of cedar shakes. "Even though our home is newly constructed, we built it with the surrounding historic neighborhood in your mind," say homeowners Karie and Joseph Kovacocy. "It's modern conveniences but really suits the place."
Double Front Doors This sunny set of doors with glass panels is just one of 10 sets throughout the house--mostly on the back--so the Kovacocys can take full advantage of indoor-outdoor living. Smooth Star doorways, $965 per pair, thermatru.com; paint: Baroque by ColorLife by Sherwin-Williams
House Numbers Sleek metal specimens feel fresh but are not out of place in the historic neighborhood. Architectural Mailboxes 4"-tall cast-brass house numbers, from $8 each, allmodern.com
Paint Colors Second-floor siding: Ott by ColorLife by Sherwin-Williams; First-floor siding: Estate by ColorLife by Sherwin-Williams; Trim: Tree Bark by ColorLife by Sherwin-Williams; Front door: Baroque by ColorLife by Sherwin-Williams
Landscaping and Potted Plants On the far side of the home, purple Chinese witch hazel and a brief European fan palm liven up the otherwise uniform yard. Spiky yucca plants, which make pruned frequently, jut out from tall metal baskets from the porch's seating area.
Concrete Walkway A stepping-stone-style path of square concrete pavers echoes the clean lines of the house.
Mailbox Tiny peepholes let you know when the mail has arrived--cute touch! Salsbury Industries conventional mailbox in black, $60, casa.com
Door Handles Slim handlesets gleam from the doors' cheerful color. Kwikset Tavaris single cylinder sectional contemporary handleset in satin chrome, $132, build.com
Seating Area Place between two glowing yellowish Adirondack chairs, a black wicker block table offers a contemporary take on a classic cloth, ideal for the house's new-meets-old vibe. International Concepts Adirondack chairs in yellow, $159 each, wayfair.com; Caluco Dijon 35"W x 29"D x 16"H wicker glass-top coffee table, $598, luxedecor.com
About the House Built in: 1940. Bought in: 1996. Size: 3,000 sq. ft. "Only two families owned this house before us, and its allure is still very much intact," says homeowner Teresa Wood. "The traditional red-brick facade and front porch remind my husband, Joe, of his childhood home." By extending the walkway right into a brick railroad pad, the Woods made space for cars without compromising the house's character.
Front Door The Woods' puppy, Hunter, enjoys to peer out of the glass-paneled door, which is original to the house. Bevel King 6-panel mahogany door with insulated beveled glass panels, $810, georgiafrontdoors.com; paint: Dunmore Lotion by Benjamin Moore
Door Knocker The dark bronze finish warms up the mild front door. RK International Hardware door knocker in oil-rubbed bronze, $31, myknobs.com
Paint Colors Shutters: Yorktowne Green by Benjamin Moore. Trim: Dunmore Cream by Benjamin Moore; Porch flooring: Nation Redwood by Benjamin Moore
Hanging Fern and Potterd Plants A feathery Boston fern looks sweet suspended from the porch ceiling. Like the remainder of the landscaping, this plant will keep its colour all year at the warm climate. Copper-color planters match the painted porch ground. Each one holds a Eugenia topiary surrounded by variegated English ivy.
Rocking Chairs Teak rockers appear welcoming on the porch. With three there's always an extra chair if a neighbor swings by. Anderson Teak Palm Beach rocking armchair, $550, madisonseating.com
Post Lights Topped with antique-looking finials, the outside lights onto the brick posts match the house's traditional sense. Ardmore 23"-tall outdoor post light in vintage rust, $160, lampsplus.com
Doormat Its design combines the porch with the railings. Natural rubber pineapple legacy doormat, $36, overstock.com
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