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Creating Curb Appeal: Before-and-Afters

By: Caitlin Rogers

Designer John Gidding and his team have worked their magic, taking these homes from drab to fab in some of Curb Appeal's most inspiring transformations.

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Boring Beige

It's easy to pass by this San Francisco home without so much as a second glance. The boring beige color and undefined features leave it seriously lacking in character.

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Beautiful Blue

Lattice details help to frame and accentuate the main window, bringing this house back to life. An elevated flower bed and cobalt-blue tile also provide pops of color to catch your eye.

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The Ugly Duckling ...

This San Francisco home has been dubbed the "ugly duckling" of its neighborhood, and not without good reason. Unkempt landscaping brings down the value of the property, and the driveway and lawn are in desperate need of some attention.

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... Becomes a Swan

With a refreshing, soft-blue paint color and new shutters, this home is practically unrecognizable. High-end details, such as the sections of brickwork and white molding, complete the transformation from ugly duckling to elegant and stately manor.

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