Dale Avanaganthi
Built in: 1999. Size: 2,572 sq.
Built in: 1999. Size: 2,572 sq.
About the Home
Built in: 1925. Bought in: 2013. Size: 1,147 sq. ft. "This house used to be mustard yellow, but it is Mediterranean in style, so I wanted to paint it white like homes you'd see in Greece or coastal Spain," says homeowner Briana Lang. "It's among the first changes I made."
Terra-Cotta Tiles and Potted Plants
Glazed terra-cotta tiles on the front porch and measures match the home's architectural style and the Spanish theme Lang had in mind for the outside. Bowl-style stone planters across the walkway are full of succulents, such as aloe unique glass shower doors . firestick plants, and flapjacks.
Landscaping
Lang booked the front half of her yard for a mixture of spiky mondo grass and dwarf boxwoods. By her home's base are glowing pink Hawaiian ti plants.
House Numbers
Hand-painted ceramic tiles deliver a touch of charm to the white stucco. Talavera ceramic amounts, $8 percent amount, and wrought iron colonial framework, $24, both finecraftsimports.com
Front Door
Lang painted her eight-panel door a color of blue inspired by the ultramarine doors and trim she saw on a visit to Cadaqus, Spain. Traditional door2010 at Douglas fir, from $500, simpsondoor.com for stores; paint: French Valley Blue by Do It Finest Quality Paints
Awnings
Striped awnings were popular for Mediterranean homes in the 1920s. These black-and-white variations are a nod to the house's history. Awntech open incline window retractable manual 5'W x 2'D x 2'7"H awning in black/white stripe, $289.50, lowes.com
Chairs
Powder-coated-metal bistro chairs in turquoise are all cheerful spots for viewing sunsets. Cadiz metal seats in peacock blue, $120 for a pair of two, worldmarket.com
Door Handle
The matte black finish matches the trim flawlessly. Schlage F92CAM622 Camelot Dummy handleset in matte black, $96.50, build.com
Paint Colors
House: Greek Villa from Sherwin-Williams; Trim: Caviar by Sherwin-Williams; Front door: French Valley Blue by Do It Best Quality Paints
About the House
Built in: 1920. Bought in: 2007. Size: 1,333 sq. ft. "Since we love our exterior more than ever," says homeowners Christine and Joe Persaud. "We felt somewhat nervous about the colours at first since they're daring, however they make the house look so happy."
Wood Siding and Stacked Gable Roof
The house's drop-channel wood siding requires regular maintenance--many rotted boards needed to be replaced last year--but includes an authenticity that's hard to re-create. Latticework on the two gables provides the bungalow a touch of gingerbread-house allure. It's functional, too: The lattices allow air ventilation to the loft.
Flowerpots
The navy baskets from the front measures burst with red begonias and pink SunPatiens. During the summer, the begonias are relocated to a shadier part of this porch.
Bird Feeder
Cardinals and blue jays regularly visit the porch thanks to the feeder which hangs in the corner. Perky-Pet 8"H x 6 1/2"-diameter knob bird feeder in green, $9, birdfeeders.com
House Numbers
Slim specimens attached into the white wood trim mirror the high glow of the front door's brass kickplate. Floating numbers in polished brass, from $8 percent number, architecturalmailboxes.com for shops
Front Door
Flanked by matching French doors, the seafoam green 15-lite entry door is the focus of the house. Smooth-Pro unfinished door with 15 lite grids, from $425, jeld-wen. Com for stores; paint: Ionian from Sherwin-Williams
Chairs
Slatted armchairs built from lightweight alloy are durable, mobile chairs round a coffee table on the porch. San Mateo Deluxe aluminum chair, $280, pier1.com
Paint Colors
House: Blue Plate from Sherwin-Williams; Trim: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams; Front door: Ionian by Sherwin-Williams
Picket Fence
The Persauds constructed a white picket fence to give the outside a quaint, cottage-inspired appearance. French Gothic pressure-treated pine fence panels, $27 for a 3 1/2' x 8' panel, homedepot.com; Paint: Pure White by Sherwin Williams
About the Home
Constructed in: 2011. Bought in: 2012. Size: 3,020 sq. ft. "We love the way our house merges contemporary and farmhouse styles," say homeowners Ashley and Sean Dishman. "The greatest changes we've made have been out front. We added the brick path and new grass and plants."
Potted Plants and Landscaping
Two sleek planters full of spiky African irises and yellow, purple, and white pansies flank the front steps. Cone-shaped eugenia topiaries surrounded by beds of yellow pansies flank the walkway.
Railings
The Dishmans adore the utilitarian appearance of the cable and alloy top railings so much they picked the exact same style for their interior railings.
Light Fixtures
Barn lights emphasize a farmhouse feel and shine more light compared to an normal porch light would. The Old Dixie Gooseneck 8 1/4"H x 17"-diameter light in barn red, $276, barnlightelectric.com
Paint Colors
House: Polar Bear by Behr; Shutters: Classic Cherry by Behr; Trim: Dolphin Fin by Behr; Porch Ceilings: Granite Boulder by Behr
Front Door
Beadboard-style paneling on the wood door leads to the newly developed house's sense of history. 4631-VA door at Douglas fir, from $915, roguevalleydoor.com for shops
Ceilings Fans
Galvanized-metal fans, which match the appearance of the home, maintain the porches cool on warm Florida days. Minka Aire Rainman galvanized ceiling fan, $460, lampsplus.com
Door Handle
Its linear layout fits right in with the home's straight-and-narrow columns. Schlage Century front entry place in satin chrome (lower half revealed), $119, myknobs.com
Tricycle
The hand-me-down from a family has become a permanent fixture on the Dishmans' front porch, even though their 5-year-old twins are too big to use it. "I secretly hope it remains there indefinitely," says Ashley. Radio Flyer classic tricycle, $90,kohls.com
Chair
This modern take on a traditional rocker--in fire-engine red--fits the house's old-meets-new vibe. Move Club rocker in red, $570, dwr.com
About the House
Built in: 1999. Size: 2,572 sq. ft. "My late wife, Joan, and I made this house using our past homes and other homes in the region as inspiration," says homeowner Pat Dougherty. "My favourite thing about it is the big covered porch. I am able to sit outside even when it's raining."
Stucco Siding and Dormer
Durable, rust- and rot-resistant stucco is low upkeep and long-lasting. It holds up well in Florida's humid climate. The dormer adds a reach of colour to the roof--plus, its own window floods the next floor with sun. "I do not have to flip a light on throughout the day," says Pat.
Landscaping and Potted Plants
The mostly green plantings that line the walkway include boxwoods, liriope, and variegated schefflera, all surrounded by pine bark mulch. Croton Petra, known for its bright-colored, leathery foliage, sprouts out of large and small pots beyond the doorway.
Front Door
This etched-glass front door looks just as pretty in the foyer because it does in the porch. Classic-Craft stained fiberglass door in mahogany with bella bronze steel, from $2,804.50, thermatru.com for shops
Light Fixtures
White sconces fit the columns and trim and pop against the green stucco. Cornerstone 1-light wall lantern with clear seed in white, $29, overstock.com
House Numbers
The black-and-gold plaque hangs like a piece of artwork above the front door. Whitehall Rochelle Grande 1-line wall plaque at black/gold, $119, menards.com
Rocking Chairs
A set of white rockers on each side of the porch makes the house look welcoming from the street. Jefferson Polywood rocking chair in white, $360, plowhearth.com
Paint Colors
House: Pale Jade by Glidden; Trim: Swan White by Glidden; Front door: Chocolate Apple by Glidden
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