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Our Favorite Hardware for Garage Doors
By: SarahWhether you have a newer garage door that’s in need of a bit of personality or you have an older garage door but you’re not looking to replace it any time soon, simply updating the hardware for a garage door can make a world of difference. From door handles/pulls to hinges to decorative accents, these ...
Our Favorite Year Round Front Door Wreaths
By: SarahFront doors are statement-makers. One fun and easy way to dress up your front door is with a wreath. However, switching out wreaths seasonally is not for everyone. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite year round front door wreaths that you can set and forget. It includes both faux and real options. There’s a ...
Designer Picks: Outdoor Pillows
By: SarahMost of us are in the thick of the glory days of outdoor living. Beautiful weather, more hours of sun, and (hopefully) some time off of work. This also means that many of us are assessing our outdoor decor. And we’re here to tell you about one of the simplest and most cost effective ways ...
18 Pool Furniture Ideas: Designer Picks
By: SarahTurn your backyard pool and its surroundings into the oasis of your dreams with these designer-selected pool furniture ideas. We’ve rounded up chaises, chairs, side tables, and umbrellas so that you can lounge in style. From traditional to ultra contemporary, boho to nautical, this list has a piece for every pool setting imaginable. Enjoy! Our ...
Water Feature Ideas: Designer Product Picks
By: SarahOn the hunt for water feature ideas that will bring a little something extra to your yard? Check out our designer product recommendations below! We love adding fountains to front and back yards. In fact, our designers frequently use them as focal points in the center of circular driveways or to lead the eye to ...
14 Outdoor Door Mat and Front Door Rug Designer Picks
By: SarahAn oft-overlooked item that can make quite a difference in making your home’s exterior look put together goes by many names: outdoor door mat, front door rug, front door mat, doormat… the list goes on. When we talk about exterior design, we use phrases like ‘first impression’ and ‘curb appeal.’ A door mat can play ...
Unique Exterior Design Words Our Clients Have Taught Us
By: BrittenyAs expert exterior designers, our exterior design vocabulary is extensive. But even professionals like us can’t possibly know every exterior design term in existence. In fact, over the years, we’ve actually been introduced to several design words by our clients! Keep reading to learn more about the design words we’ve learned about from our clients ...
15 Modern Front Porch Ideas
By: KaraNothing says curb appeal like a well-appointed modern front porch. Because it’s often a visitor’s first impression of your home, your front porch must be visually appealing. It should also be inviting and fit with the overall design of your exterior. Don’t overlook the front porch of your home when updating your home’s exterior! If ...
7 Stunning Pictures of Contemporary Home Exteriors
By: TessaWhat is considered a contemporary style home? Contemporary home exteriors possess a certain je ne sais quoi. For good reason, the style has developed a cult-like following. As in the definition of ‘contemporary’ itself, a contemporary style home references trends popular in the present moment. The hallmarks of the contemporary style include straight lines, oversized ...