Copy the Curb Appeal: Portland, Oregon

“Our house used to have pale yellow siding that didn’t do it justice. Replacing it with gray-painted composite and white trim brought out the pretty original features like the arched door, the curved roofline and our centerpiece chimney," say homeowners Kimberly and Jim Bauman.

“The house already had a gorgeous garden with hydrangeas and daylilies,” says Kimberly. She planted more lilies, along with roses, for color that lasts into the fall. With her addition of zinnias, an annual, there’s always something in bloom.

And believe it or not, the walkway isn't stone! The Baumans got a similar look at a lower cost with stamped concrete in a charcoal shade.

Built: 1927

Bought: 2004

Size: 2,100 sq. ft.

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“We replaced all the windows and doors, but the front door was a keeper—we wanted to leave a bit of the house’s history,” says Kimberly. They painted it black, then did white on both the trim and the screen door for contrast. (412-VAD knotty pine door)