Copy the Curb Appeal: Charlotte, North Carolina

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

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

Seeded glass panels and an arched top make for a showstopping entry. “It adds historic appeal whether you look at it from the street or from inside the house,” says Brit. MAI A75G-RT Andean walnut door, $2,670, doors4home.com

Board-and-batten shutters, secured in place with wrought iron shutter dogs, boost the home’s cottage-like charm. Classic Collection 30" x 18" composite board-and-batten shutters, $316 per pair, hooksandlattice.com; paint: Drizzle by Sherwin-Williams