Exterior Pictures From HGTV Urban Oasis 2016

Painted dark green with lighter green accents, a classic Craftsman palette, this home has a natural feel from the front door all the way through to the interior and out to the backyard.

By: Jeannie Matteucci

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Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

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Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Strong Street Presence

Dark and lighter green paint colors, attractive siding and a roof with high-dimension shingles give the Craftsman home a strong street presence and major curb appeal.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Friendly Front Porch

The front porch has carefully chosen details that make the space the perfect spot for casual conversation or enjoying a glass of iced tea on a warm day.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Welcoming Space

Different patterns add texture to the welcoming front porch, which offers a relaxed space for enjoying the neighborhood and street life.

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Have a Seat

Four modern weather-resistant teak rocking chairs with a gentle curve on the seat and back provide comfortable seating on the porch. The chairs include jute and wool pillows with a split-weave design and black cotton back.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Funky Footstools

Four ivory-and-black handcrafted wool-and-jute puff footstools provide function and add pattern and texture to the porch.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Iron Side Tables

Two black square side tables made from high-quality iron add an industrial touch to the inviting front porch.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Striped Area Rug

A durable mildew- and mold-resistant black and bone striped area rug, placed over gray composite decking, offers a comfortable surface underfoot and adds bold design to the front porch.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

First-Rate Front Door

The home's attractive Craftsman-style fiberglass front door in a medium reddish brown wood tone offers the look and feel of wood with the durability and efficiency of fiberglass.

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Handsome Handle

The front door's sturdy exterior handle has a pleasing patina that provides the perfect finishing touch for the entry.

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Extra Touch

A dentil shelf adds authentic Craftsman character and dimension to the home's handsome front entry door.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Got Mail

A wall-mount mailbox by the home's front door offers an easy way to receive and send mail, and the at-door style reflects the urban community.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Sleek Fans

A pair of sleek modern vintage-style ceiling fans helps circulate the air from above and keep the front porch cool on warm days.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Lovely Landscaping

Hydrangeas, monkey grass and Japanese maples are part of the graceful landscaping outside the front porch of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2016. The landscape was designed by students from nearby University of Michigan.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Smooth-Leaf Hydrangeas

The smooth-leaf hydrangeas that dot the home's landscaping have creamy flower heads that form flattened spheres and add beauty and texture to the yard.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Low-Maintenance Perennial

Coneflower attracts birds and butterflies to the yard and provides a wonderful cut flower to gather, add to a vase and bring inside the home to beautify the dinner table.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Lush Surroundings

This view looking towards the back of the screened porch highlights the home's lush and green surroundings that feature a well-chosen selection of flowers, plants and trees.

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Urban Farming

In the backyard, a starter chicken coop handcrafted from 100% North American Appearance Grade Western Red Cedar means a supply of fresh eggs stays within easy reach.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Pretty Privacy Screen

One of the most popular evergreen privacy screens, arborvitae also adds height and texture to the lush yard.

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Raised Garden Beds

In the edible garden also designed by students from University of Michigan, galvanized corrosion-resistant troughs with round ends create raised beds for tomatoes, basil, dill, nasturtium and more edibles. Holes were drilled into the bottom of the troughs to provide adequate drainage.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Fresh Tomatoes

Homegrown striped heirloom cherry tomatoes grow in the backyard, ready to top a salad or be eaten whole as snacks.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Right Size

Tomatoes and lemongrass sit nearby the durable starter chicken coop that protects hens in a small footprint made for an urban yard.

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Nice Features

The ergonomically friendly starter chicken coop with updraft ventilated roost includes a waterer and feeder to keep the hens happy and healthy.

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Marvelous Mint

Fresh mint that can be used to add bright flavor and aroma in an endless number of recipes grows in the yard's galvanized troughs.

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Variety of Herbs

Basil, dill and nasturtium also grow in the home's lush yard. Nasturtium offers beautiful color with edible flowers and leaves that have a spicy taste akin to arugula.

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Pest Protector

A variety of lettuces, tomatoes and marigolds sit side by side in the backyard, with marigolds planted with tomatoes to ward off pests.

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Rain Runoff Solution

A common garden design technique for managing rain runoff in urban locations, here a dry creek bed and rain garden includes tough plants that can take shifts from wet to dry. The design accomplishes smart landscaping that fits the setting.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Smart Yard Design

Also part of the garden's smart rain runoff solution, large boulders frame stairs leading up the back of the house surrounded by perennial grasses and hydrangeas.

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Durable Dog House

With solid pest-rot resistant construction, the home's compact dog house is also water resistant with a raised floor and leveling feet to offer outdoor pets a comfortable and durable home.

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Hangout Spot

The back door and stairs lead into the mudroom from the courtyard, a hangout spot with a system of pavers between the house and the garage and screened porch out back. A pretty container of creeping jenny and begonia adds a touch of color and texture.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Beautiful Bikes

A pair of high-quality six-speed electric bikes, perfect for exploring the neighborhood and commuting to work, come with a charger, a lithium ion battery and a tool kit, and they are part of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2016 prize package.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

HGTV Urban Oasis 2016

Exterior Pictures From HGTV Urban Oasis 2016

Related To:

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Strong Street Presence

Friendly Front Porch

Welcoming Space

Have a Seat

Funky Footstools

Iron Side Tables

Striped Area Rug

First-Rate Front Door

Handsome Handle

Extra Touch

Got Mail

Sleek Fans

Lovely Landscaping

Smooth-Leaf Hydrangeas

Low-Maintenance Perennial

Lush Surroundings

Urban Farming

Pretty Privacy Screen

Raised Garden Beds

Fresh Tomatoes

Right Size

Nice Features

Marvelous Mint

Variety of Herbs

Pest Protector

Rain Runoff Solution

Smart Yard Design

Durable Dog House

Hangout Spot

Beautiful Bikes

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