With its multi-gable roof, two styles of siding, and pergola-topped porch, and our residence is interesting to check at from every angle," state homeowners Michelle and Kelly Frenzel.

About the Home Built in: 2012. Size: 3,877 sq. ft. "This house has so much character that you almost can not tell it's new construction," state homeowners Brit and Zack Drozda. "It makes our day when people walking compliment the porch and front door. We honestly wouldn't change a thing."

Paint Colors House: Oyster White by Sherwin-Williams; Shutters: Drizzle by Sherwin-Williams

Front Door Seeded glass panels along with an arched top make for a showstopping entry. "It adds historic appeal whether you have a look at it in the road or from inside the house," says Brit. MAI A75G-RT Andean walnut door, $2,670 custom cut mirrors toronto . doors4home.com

Shutters Board-and-batten shutters, secured in place with wrought iron toddlers, boost the house's cottage-like allure. Classic Collection 30" x 18" combination board-and-batten shutters, $316 per pair, hooksandlattice.com; paint: Drizzle by Sherwin-Williams

Outdoor Fans The couple may enjoy their porch even on steamy summer afternoons thanks to some ceiling fan on every side. Craftmade Chaparral metal 5-blade outdoor ceiling fan from aged bronze finish, $229, and Craftmade B552P-WB6 52"-broad wood blades in walnut finish, $16.50 to get a set of 5, all build.com

Rocking Chairs Classic wood rockers in white look like they had been created for a Southern porch. Slat timber rocking chair in white, from $160, crackerbarrel.com

Roofline The double-gable roof above the porch is a feature pulled from classic Craftsman structure.

Light Fixtures Their layout reminds Zack of gas lanterns he's seen on historical Charlotte houses. Livex Lighting Westover 12"-tall brass outdoor wall lighting in bronze finish, $100, luxedecor.com

Potted Plants The Drozdas bought orange hibiscus topiaries in a nursery, then implanted them light blue pots to show off their striking braided stems. Foshan 14"H x 13"-diameter glazed ceramic planter in aqua green, from $50, borderconcepts.com for shops

Mailbox The aluminum mailbox features a ginkgo leaf. Copper wall mailbox, $310, expressions-ltd. com

About the Home Built in: 1936. Bought in: 2004. Size: 3,244 sq. ft. "With its multi-gable roof, two styles of siding, and pergola-topped porch, and our residence is interesting to check at from every angle," state homeowners Michelle and Kelly Frenzel. "We have loved all of its quirks from the beginning."   To maintain the cedar pergola over the porch reduced fuss, the Frenzels left it plant-free. It offers only a lot of shade.

Paint Colors House: Heron Grey by Glidden; Scalloped siding: Grand Canyon Tan by Glidden; Trim: Antique White by Glidden; Front door: Candy Apple by Glidden

Front Door 4515 primed poplar-veneer doorway, from $606, roguevalleydoor.com for purchasing info; paint: Candy Apple by Glidden

Chair The couple set up a seating area with teak chairs, a garden stool, and coordinating cushions. Veranda teak  seat, $545, thosbaker.com

Stool Fashion N You Artisan 20"H x 13"-diameter iron stool in crimson, $164, allmodern.com

Pillows Solano Fiesta 20" x 20" Sunbrella acrylic outdoor pillow, $40, pillowdecor.com

Entryway When the Frenzels transferred, the door was painted almost burgundy, and they chose to take it a couple of notches brighter. "This apple red is really inviting to me," says Michelle.

Light Fixture Its delicately curved shape plays off the house's scalloped siding. Frances II 18"-tall 2-light outdoor pendant in oiled bronze finish, $139, lampsusa.com

Doormat An elaborate wrought iron-like design makes a rubber mat interesting. Momentum Mats Utopia doormat, $41, overstock.com

Door Handle The dark bronze shade holds its own against the wealthy red door. Addison brass non-turning handleset in aged bronze finish, from $144, schlage.com for shops

Flowerpots The bigger set of terra-cotta pots on the steps hold red geraniums. Michelle loves how the blossoms are almost the exact same colour as the door. Marchioro Cuenca 15"H x 19"-diameter plastic planter pot in terra-cotta finish, $37, homedepot.com

Mailbox Metallic block decoration and ornate trim pretty up this mailbox. Ecco Victorian aluminum mailbox in rust brown, $105, wayfair.com

About the Home Built in: 1938; Bought in: 1976; Size: 2,800 sq. ft. "We are only the second owners of this corner-lot charmer, which we painted yellow shortly after moving in," say homeowners Susie and Jerry Jernigan. "We especially love our non-gardener's yard of easy-care plants." The chimneys are decorated by wrought iron embellishments. Susie thinks they are S's for its first owners' name.

Paint Colors House: Crowne Hill Yellow by Benjamin Moore; Chimneys and trimming: White Opulence from Benjamin Moore; Front entrance: Ravishing Coral by Sherwin-Williams

Front Door With this much yellow siding, "the house needed a doorway which will stand out," says Susie. She and Jerry enjoyed this deep coral so much, they painted the storm door the same color. Encompass by Pella 6-panel steel doorway, from $321.50, pella.com for stores; paint: Ravishing Coral by Sherwin-Williams

Entryway With so much yellow siding, "the house needed a door which will stand out," says Susie. She and Jerry liked this profound coral so much, they painted the storm door the identical color.

Bench Styled like an Adirondack chair, this seat offers cozy seating for two. Shine Company Inc.. Westport cedar love seat in snowy, $459, atgstores.com

Pillows Floral cushions tie together all of the colours of the house and front lawn. Margate Lily 18" x 18" polyester pillows, $60 for a set of two, pillowperfect.com

Light Fixtures Vintage-style sconces nod to the home's 78-year history. Vaxcel Savannah 14"-tall steel outside wall-mounted light, $134, bellacor.com

Pig Planter Susie's was a present, and its lively presence has drawn countless compliments from passersby. Piggy 10" x 13" terra-cotta planter, $24, arizonapottery.com

House Numbers Though they're mounted low, it's easy to spot the black digits against the vibrant storm door. Alno Creations 3"-tall zinc home numbers in matte black, $9 per day, myknobs.com

About the Home Constructed in: 2013; Size 4,546 sq. ft. "Because we built our home in a historic area, we merged our modern tastes with traditional architecture," say homeowners Heather McLarney and Christopher Kosa. "The outcome is a mash-up design we call modern Craftsman."

Paint Colors House: Foggy Day from Sherwin-Williams; Doors and trimming: Knight's Armor by PPG The Voice of Color; Trim: Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams

Double Front Doors Positioned between two columns, a pair of doors makes the portico look grand and helps highlight the symmetry of their look-alike first-floor windows. Classic-Craft Canvas fiberglass doors, from $823 each, thermatru.com for shops; paint: Knight's Armor by PPG The Voice of Color

Faux-Stone Accents Veneers meant to look like white ledgestone add texture to the columns and the front steps. Romana 48"W x 1"D x 24"H polyurethane faux-stone panel in white, $78.50, anticoelements.com

Portico The couple enjoys the steel roof's look and durability. "Ours is rust-resistant and should continue at least 60 years," says Christopher.

Light Fixtures Lean rectangular sconces mirror the narrow form of the doorways and the first-floor windows. Possini Euro Design 15"-tall metal double-box light in chrome finish, $150, lampsplus.com

House Numbers Their silvery finish complements the house's gray color scheme. 7"-tall cast-aluminum house numbers, $10 each, cb2.com

Mailbox A sleek metal letter box with a silhouette inspired by an envelope speaks into the couple's modern design. Postino stainless steel mailbox, $100, umbra.com

Potted Plants The flowering vine mandevilla trails up little bamboo stakes in the gloomy baskets which flank the steps. Allen Roth React 14"H x 16"-diameter plastic planter in aqua, $25, lowes.com