Currently Craving : Boxwoods, Bricks and Bevolo Lanterns
There is just something about the month of May that has us itching to get outside. The exterior of our new fixer upper is ranking high on the list of projects to tackle first. With a brick facade and an overgrown jungle for a yard, it's hard to envision the final design. So I pulled some of my favorite inspiration images to help paint a better picture. This is how we start most client projects as well. In a world of inspiration overload, finding that common thread is is key. Take a peek at some of our favorite exterior details that we plan on incorporating in the Kind of Coastal Cape Cod.
Boxwood Gardens
A classic boxwood has been a dream of mine for some time now. This low maintenance design looks good year round if you keep up with trimming. I personally love a boxwood lined path accented with pea gravel. Boxwoods are the perfect touch to a simple planter framing a doorway. The goal here is to keep things fresh and green so the architectural details have room to breathe.
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Bevolo Lanterns
My love for Bevolo Lanterns runs deep. These handmade copper beauties are actual gas lanterns! When we found out we have an existing gas line running to the exterior of our house, I was jumping for joy. Bevolo is made in Louisiana, so you typically see these lanterns in the South. But I am happy to bring the gas lit lantern trend to Annapolis. The French Yoke style will be making its way to our front porch soon!
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White Painted Brick
White homes will never lose their luster. Right now our exterior has a brick front, vertical siding and horizontal vinyl. In order to clean things up a bit we are going to paint the brick white to match the siding. Our goal is to add a cedar shake roof and cooper gutters but we are taking baby steps here. Here are some of our favorite creamy brick exteriors. Paired with boxwoods and lanterns we are going to have one classic cape cod on our hands.
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