20 Homes With Curb Appeal & Gorgeous Details You Can Steal (PHOTOS)
From the front walk to the front door, these 20 inspiring homes all have details drool-worthy enough to stop traffic in their neighborhoods. We've gathered homes from coast to coast, from big to small, and from classic to modern. They all have winning design elements that take a home from ho hum to simply divine!
If you're looking for some curbside sparkle, try translating some of these design ideas for your own home. Whimsy, drama, charm, and polish may be just a paint color, stone path, or garden away.
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Ivy & Orange
This Miami home is painted a sun-drenched shade of orange. All that saturated color is balanced by the ivy-covered stairs. Love the tile faces on the steps -- a great way to add character and color.
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Pretty Patriotic
These Washington, DC, homes punch it up with cheery paint colors. The red and blue side-by-side front doors stand out and are sure to drive away the winter doldrums.
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Creole Cottage
This circa-1840s New Orleans home is both stately and quaint. The French blue window shutters, decorative fleur-de-lys, and potted topiaries give this home European flair.
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Craftsman Jewel
The jewel-like door on this Oakland, California, home is one of a kind and totally beautiful. A good reminder that sometimes more is more!
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Tudor-licious
This home in L.A.'s Hancock Park is a Tudor dream, but a few design details give the home extra appeal: the flagstone path, symmetrical trees, potted urns, and curved yard.
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Great Gate
This craftsman-style home in Santa Monica gets showcased by its beautifully designed front fence and gate. The warm wood colors contrast beautifully with the landscape. The craftsman lanterns are lovely.
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