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Front Yard Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2014

Designed in the style of 16th-century English country architecture, this high-tech home features painted brick and charming exterior accents.
Gray Paint Front Home Exterior
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The exterior design of HGTV Smart Home 2014 is inspired by homes along the English countryside, namely Tudor homes found in suburban neighborhoods of Nashville.

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Front porch with bench
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Project designer Preston Shea designed corbel-style fascias, cut from a solid cedar beam. Similar to interior crown moldings, it adds sophistication to the overall look.

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Home Exterior With Light Gray Siding and Large White Window
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For the secondary siding material, project builders Ray Kash and John Looney installed horizontal clapboards made of rot-proof fiber cement, a combination of wood dust and concrete that's been shaped to look like the real thing.

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Blue door, plants add color
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Sloping roof lines, found on the front of the house, are a key design feature of English country architecture.

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Wood Bench With Ornate Design
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A traditional bench, fashioned with weathered wood, gives the front porch a charming touch.

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Front Porch With Blue Entry Door
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For a subtle wow factor, a blue traditional-style front door pops against gray hues.

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Front Door Lock With Key and Code Entry
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The front door lock is connected to the main control system in the home. It can be locked and unlocked via the homeowner's smartphone or Web-enabled device.

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Exterior Gas Light Fixture and Cedar Fasciae
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Gas lanterns and cedar fasciae add a touch of historic charm and sophistication to the overall look.

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Exterior Security Camera
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The front door is monitored by one of the home's security cameras. Homeowners can access the live feed via smartphone, tablet or computer.

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HGTV Smart Home 2014 Front Exterior
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Double garage doors with window insets seamlessly blend with the home's exterior facade.

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Front Yard With Green Tree
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Evergreen plants provide refined beauty year-round.

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Blue Lawn Gnome and Light Green Shrubbery
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Project designer Preston Shea created a small courtyard, which echoes English country estates with terraces and lush gardens.

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Gray Brick Exterior With Window, Gray Siding and Colorful Landscaping
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Asymmetry is preferred in English country homes. Keeping with the style, tall, narrow windows with rectangular grids add visual interest.

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Light Green and Dark Green Shrubs in Mulched Flower Bed
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Project designer Preston Shea created a small courtyard, which echoes English country estates with terraces and lush gardens.

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Green Bush With Purple-Colored Leaves
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Purple-hued shrubs were used in the landscape design of the HGTV Smart Home 2014.

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Painted Light Gray Brick Exterior
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Gray painted brick keeps with the English-cottage look. Aside from the aesthetic benefits, painted brick provides a mildew-resistant and fireproof finish, and is maintenance-free.

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Light Gray Tudor Home With White Windows and Shrubs in Front Yard
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A walkway that reflects the home's gray color scheme passes through neatly manicured yard, leading to the covered front porch.