Curb appeal–things I’m eyeing for the house

Oh god, I didn’t even think about the fact that once we painted the house we’d also need to upgrade other things, like the house numbers, doormat, light fixture, etc.

Neutraface Modern numbers by AtlasSigns
The world’s most expensive doorbell plate from DWR

I know none of the finishes match but we’re playing dress-up! I don’t necessarily love the execution of this doormat but I love the function.

A doormat with bristles! From DWR.
Planters to anchor the steps, from Crate and Barrel.
Large bronze tapered planter

I think I’ll need to do a different color, as these would disappear against the color of the house. And then I would plant them with chartreuse greenery to pop. What else am I missing? (You know, aside from landscaping.)

Comments

  1. Anne the Librarian Avatar
    Anne the Librarian

    That top house number thingie is SHARP. Ours is original to the house (1968), wood, and peeling horribly.

  2. Anne the Librarian Avatar
    Anne the Librarian

    D'oh, clicked too soon. Meant to add that I'm thinking of getting custom house numbers from this artist (with whom I went to school growing up): http://metalwingstudios.blogspot.com/2012/01/house-numbers.html

  3. Scott Weber Avatar
    Scott Weber

    Love the house numbers AND the planters…especially with chartreuse (buy I'm a whore for chartreuse)! I can never figure out who actually shops at DWR…anytime I look at their website I just LAUGH at their prices.

  4. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Those are super cute! I love the retro vibe they have.

  5. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I know we're not the only ones who call it Design Not Within Reach.

  6. casacaudill Avatar
    casacaudill

    I love those house numbers!

  7. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Can you come over and convince Greg that they are worth the money? 🙂

  8. casacaudill Avatar
    casacaudill

    I'd probably have to be able to convince my own husband first that new house numbers are worth the money. There's a reason we still have the Home Depot $0.99 specials on the front of our house.

  9. makati apartment Avatar
    makati apartment

    That doormat with bristles definitely sound like a good product, I hope I'd be able to find one. Thanks.

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