Copy the Curb Appeal: Des Moines, Iowa

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September 09, 2021

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About the House

“I love the character of older homes, and my 1939 brick cottage sure has it! The dormers, triangle-shaped entry, and row of little windows on the front door are really inviting,” says Mary Van Heukelom of her 1,950 sq. ft. home. Sage green shutters with matching trim are super fresh next to dark green shrubs. “People always ask for the name of the paint color,” she says.

When Mary bought the house in 1997, she had some goals: Keep it simple so it wouldn’t overwhelm the house, and low-fuss. “I wanted to spend more time hanging out in my yard than working on it,” says Mary. She left the evergreen yews near the stoop and planted hardy dwarf lilacs by the addition.

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Siding Paint

Sleeping Angel

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

Trim and Shutters Paint

Mesclun Green

Buy It: Sherwin-Williams

IWP 428 Glass-Panel Wood Door

Mary craved a color that would stand out. Done! “The oversize house numbers also lend a cool, contemporary feel to my old door,” she says.

Buy It: Jeld-Wen, $3,000.00

Front Door Paint

Sweet Mustard

Buy It: Valspar

Ditzy Flowers Doormat

18 x 30-inch coir doormat

Buy It: World Market, $17.00

Mission House Numbers

5 -1/2-inch zinc house numbers in oil-rubbed-bronze finish

Buy It: Atlas Homewares, $18.00 each

Portfolio Integrated Light

11-inch tall steel wall light

Buy It: Lowe's, $60.00

Mayne Macaw Planter

“I searched for months before finding the perfect modern green planters to go with the windows,” says Mary. Yellow flowers play off the door. Two little planters filled with geraniums and baby sun rose — a trailing succulent — layer in greenery.

Buy It: Lowe's, $284.00

Marina Adirondack Chair

Cedar chair in red

Buy It: Home Depot, $198.00

About the House

“The contrast between the swooping roofline and curved door, and between the red brick and light stone, immediately drew us in. Updating the landscaping enhanced all the charm," says Ashley and Mike Shafer of their 2,235 sq. ft. home.

A large pine tree and shrubs covering the stonework had to go when the Shafers bought the 1930's home in 2011. To complement their door, they planted bright green hostas mixed with white Annabelle hydrangea and red vinca. Neatly trimmed yews are in keeping with the home’s stately presence. The large stretch of limestone, uncommon on Tudors, amps up the storybook feel. “It’s one of our favorite features,” says Ashley.

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Windows and Trim Paint

Grizzly

Buy It: Windows and Trim Paint

Door Trim Paint

Linen Napkin

Buy It: Valspar

DSA Doors Pinehurst TDL 8-Lite Mahogany Door

The color calls attention to its unique shape. There’s sentimental value, too: “My mother always decorated with green,” says Ashley.

Buy It: Doors 4 Home, $2,790.00

Front Door

Limolicious

Buy It: Valspar

Leaf Medallion Doormat

18 x 30-inch coir doormat

Buy It: Garnet Hill, $39.00

Kichler Kirkwood Collection Light

13-inch tall metal wall light in tannery bronze

Buy It: Build, $135.00

Knoxx Hardware House Numbers

Traditional 6-inch tall metal house numbers

Buy It: Wayfair, $9.00 each

About the House

“Our house needed a full makeover when we bought it in 2002 — gray paint, blue trim, and an enclosed porch did nothing for it. There wasn’t even landscaping," say Cory and Shawn Konrad of their 2,145 sq. ft. home. "Look at it now!"

The couple roped in a landscape architect to make their yard come alive. Fluffy arborvitae and short boxwood create lushness on the left, while spiky flame grass brings height on the right. White Annabelle hydrangea next to wild-looking purple coneflower totally catch the eye. Once boxed in by old windows, it didn’t match the rest of the home’s style. “Opening it up made our house look like an actual Craftsman,” says Cory.

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House Paint

Waterbury Cream

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

Trim Paint

Linen White

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

Accents Paint

Kingsport Gray

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

MAI Doors Craftsman Style 4-Lite TDL Mahogany Door

That’s the original oak door. “The wood has a few cracks, but I wouldn’t change it for the world,” says Cory.

Buy It: Doors 4 Home, $1,520.00

Design Imports Doormat

Bright Blossom 18 x 30-inch coir doormat

Buy It: Bed Bath and Beyond, $29.00

Flora Wicker Light

19 1/2-inch tall rattan, metal and rope outdoor pendant

Buy It: Pottery Barn, $399.00

George Oliver Bankhead Chair

Wicker and metal chairs in light brown with polyester cushions

Buy It: Wayfair, $274 (for a set of 2)

Bloomsbury Market Pillow

Bentley Ikat 18 x 24-inch polyester pillow

Buy It: Wayfair, $73.00

Ingleside Iron Planters

It lives on the porch during warm weather and in the couple’s bedroom when it’s cold — long-legged brass planters and monstera are versatile that way.

Buy It: AllModern, $250.00 (for a set of 2)

Copy the Curb Appeal: Des Moines, Iowa

Related To:

Shop This Look

About the House

Siding Paint

Trim and Shutters Paint

IWP 428 Glass-Panel Wood Door

Front Door Paint

Ditzy Flowers Doormat

Mission House Numbers

Portfolio Integrated Light

Mayne Macaw Planter

Marina Adirondack Chair

About the House

Windows and Trim Paint

Door Trim Paint

DSA Doors Pinehurst TDL 8-Lite Mahogany Door

Front Door

Leaf Medallion Doormat

Kichler Kirkwood Collection Light

Knoxx Hardware House Numbers

About the House

House Paint

Trim Paint

Accents Paint

MAI Doors Craftsman Style 4-Lite TDL Mahogany Door

Design Imports Doormat

Flora Wicker Light

George Oliver Bankhead Chair

Bloomsbury Market Pillow

Ingleside Iron Planters

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