Copy the Curb Appeal: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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August 11, 2021

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About the House

“We were drawn to our home’s classic good looks (circa 1939). With its stately stone exterior, dentil molding, and elegant entry, it reminds us of a country manor in Ireland," say homeowners Jen and Steve Schooff.

The couple kept the trees that stood on either side of the house when they bought it in 2019 and gave the rest of the yard a cleaner style. Hydrangea shrubs frame the door alongside rounded boxwood. Hosta, phlox and daylily fill out the bed on the right. And check out the lannon stone exterior. Named after William Lannon, who opened a local rock quarry in the 1800s, this multitone stone is popular in the area.

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Trim Paint

Manchester Tan

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

MAI Doors Craftsman 2-Panel 3-Lite TDL Door

The previous owners chose the color. Jen and Steve liked it so much that they painted a pair of window boxes they built the same shade.

Buy It: Doors4Home, $1,520.00

Front Door and Window Boxes Paint

Blue Heron by Benjamin Moore

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

Floral Door Knocker

Vintage Flower 6"-diameter brass door knocker

Buy It: Etsy: infinitydecorative, $72.00

Casablanca Doormat

Rubber-Cal 18" x 30" coir doormat in blue

Buy It: Overstock, $33.00

Asbury House Address Plaque

3-1/2"-tall ceramic house tiles

Buy It: Schoolhouse, $18.00 each

Euri Lighting Light

Integrated LED 12"-tall sconce

Buy It: Home Depot, $22.00

Mayne Fairfield Planter

A traditional square shape goes with the home’s style, and the black color and pink blooms contrast the blue door.

Buy It: Home Depot, $97.00

About the House

“With its tall peaks and arched window and door, our (2,566 sq. ft.) French country–style home is unlike anything in the neighborhood," say homeowners Vicki and Don Wade. "There’s nothing better than swinging open the windows to let a breeze in.”

The yard got a major overhaul after the couple bought the home in 1978. The Wades broke up a rock garden and placed boulders neatly around the beds. Boxwood follow the curve of the path for a formal look, while two types of phlox offer color, and snow-in-summer and stringy stonecrop bring texture.

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DSA Doors' Pinehurst Arch-Top, 8-lite Mahogany Door

This storm door provides extra insulation during winter, along with extra oomph. The gray color of the trim that matches the slate-style roof shingles gives the entry major presence.

Buy It: Doors4Home, $2,790.00

Front Door and Trim Paint

Slate Tile

Buy It: Sherwin-Williams

Pine Forest Doormat

18" x 30" coir doormat

Buy It: Black Forest Decor, $35.00

Maxim Lighting Light

Canterbury 14-1/2"-tall aluminum wall sconce

Buy It: Build, $120.00

Christopher Knight Stone Planter

A concrete planter echoes the rocks by the beds. Dainty begonias balance the tall topiary, which gets trimmed once a year to keep its shape.

Buy It: Overstock, $110.00

SPI Home Meadow Wanderers Sculpture

“These are Christmas decorations we never put away — they’re heavy!” says Vicki. “We like to dress them up for different holidays with colorful ribbons.”

Buy It: Distinctive Decor, $369.00 (for a mixed set of 2)

About the House

“This is the only house we’ve ever owned — we were attracted to its historic Tudor details (circa 1929)," say homeowners Carlie and Tom Jaeckels. "The cedar shake siding and unexpected molding around the door are cool twists.”

A simple grouping of plants in the yard keeps the focus on the home’s architecture (1,600 sq. ft.). The Happy Jack clematis growing on the railing blooms purple flowers in the summer, and pink begonias and polka dot plants brighten up the bed on the right. That Japanese maple is Carlie’s favorite — the red looks gorgeous with the blue. The couple removed an overgrown yew tree after they bought the home in 2003. Now, the double gable roofline shines.

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House Paint

Languid Blue

Buy It: Sherwin-Williams

Trim Paint

Snowbound

Buy It: Sherwin-Williams

Front Door Paint

Black Magic

Buy It: Sherwin-Williams

Allen + Roth Doormat

Blue 18" x 30" coir doormat

Buy It: Lowe's, $13.00

Custom Tuxedo House Numbers

The charming little house number plaque to the left of the door is original to the home.

Buy It: Comfort House, $70.00 (for four numbers)

Acclaim Lighting Light

Builder’s Choice 8"-tall aluminum sconce in matte black

Buy It: Build, $26.00

Gibraltar Mailbox

Townhouse 15-1/4"W x 4"D x 6 -/4"H metal mailbox

Buy It: Lowe's, $18.00

Martha Stewart Garden Planter

Pink and yellow calibrachoas in a terra-cotta color planter say “welcome!”

Buy It: Amazon, Amazon

Bloem Ariana Plastic Planter

"The lantanas smell like cherries and lemonade,” says Tom. “It’s a good greeting.” In sunny pots, they’re oh-so-perky.

Buy It: Home Depot, $12.00

About the House

“Our 1,850 sq. ft. Colonial was off-white with red shutters when we bought the home in 2011. Painting the aluminum siding and scallop trim gray enhanced the brick’s color, and we love how the landscaping turned out," say homeowners Vanessa and Tyson Mueller.

Bright green Japanese forest grass stands out in front of the boxwood. “We’re in the landscaping business, so it was our top priority,” says Vanessa. “Having a couple kinds of hostas brings interest and depth to the yard. They’re almost better than flowers!”

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House Paint

Fashion Gray

Buy It: Behr

Trim Paint

Simply White

Buy It: Benjamin Moore

Grille 12-lite Douglas Fir Screen Door

Original to the home (circa 1940), the screen door mimics the look of the windows. The Muellers painted it the same color as the front door to make it blend in.

Buy It: Rejuvenation, $449.00

Front Door and Shutters Paint

Aubergine

Buy It: Behr

Copper Mountain Hardware Ring

5-1/2"-tall brass door knocker in polished chrome finish

Buy It: Antique Hardware Supply, $65.00

Classic Address Plaque

6" x 10" aluminum address plaque in black and gold finish

Buy It: Montague Metal, $58.00

Gibraltar Designer Mailbox

9-3/4"W x 4-1/2"D x 12 1/2"H steel mailbox in black and brushed bronze finish

Buy It: Wayfair, $36.00

Ophelia & Co. Plant Stand

It shows off Vanessa’s cool mash-up of begonias and lemon thyme. “I like to mix it up and try different annuals every year—they’re a must for adding color since our flowering season is short,” she says.

Buy It: Wayfair, $74.00

Daisy Garden Art Planter

18"-tall polypropylene planter

Buy It: Studio M, $77.00

Copy the Curb Appeal: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Related To:

Shop This Look

About the House

Trim Paint

MAI Doors Craftsman 2-Panel 3-Lite TDL Door

Front Door and Window Boxes Paint

Floral Door Knocker

Casablanca Doormat

Asbury House Address Plaque

Euri Lighting Light

Mayne Fairfield Planter

About the House

DSA Doors' Pinehurst Arch-Top, 8-lite Mahogany Door

Front Door and Trim Paint

Pine Forest Doormat

Maxim Lighting Light

Christopher Knight Stone Planter

SPI Home Meadow Wanderers Sculpture

About the House

House Paint

Trim Paint

Front Door Paint

Allen + Roth Doormat

Custom Tuxedo House Numbers

Acclaim Lighting Light

Gibraltar Mailbox

Martha Stewart Garden Planter

Bloem Ariana Plastic Planter

About the House

House Paint

Trim Paint

Grille 12-lite Douglas Fir Screen Door

Front Door and Shutters Paint

Copper Mountain Hardware Ring

Classic Address Plaque

Gibraltar Designer Mailbox

Ophelia & Co. Plant Stand

Daisy Garden Art Planter

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