The United States of Curb Appeal

Built in: 1926. Bought in: 2012. Size: 2,012 sq. ft.“When we moved to this area, we didn’t want a cookie-cutter suburban house, and this home, with its interesting H-shaped layout, delivered," say homeowners Ann and John Damele. "The landscaping was one of the few things we changed.” A pair of chimneys adds height to the facade and emphasizes the home’s perfect symmetry.

With three walls around it, the patio needs more than one light. A trio of intricate lanterns does the trick. Designers Fountain Amherst Dark Sky 13 1/4"H x 33 /4"-diameter cast-aluminum outdoor wall lantern, $73.50, homeclick.com

Fast-growing mandevilla plants fill the urns flanking the front door. The cheerful yard features orange marigolds, yellow zinnias, and pink and red periwinkles.

Slim, streamlined digits add a modern note to the 1920s home. Ginger Finley for HouseArt 5"-tall stainless steel house numbers in dark bronze finish, $28 each, lumens.com