Chimney and Flower Beds The stepped chimney--made of hand-laid, locally quarried Texas limestone--looks like it's right out of a storybook.Bordered by Blanco River stones, little colorful beds of salvia 'Henry Duelberg,' rudbekia 'Indian Summer,' purple coneflowers, and zinnias add zip into the landscaping.
Stone Walkway and Shrubbery The long, gently curving fieldstone path helps highlight how far back the home sits from the street. Midway down the course on the right, a Mexican honeysuckle bush develops clusters of tubular orange flowers throughout the summer.
Front Door The Bloodsworths have painted the original-to-the-house doorway. Their most recent pick is golden orange. G167 reddish oak entry door, $1,595, vintagedoors.com; Paint: Saffron Thread from Sherwin-Williams
Address Plaque Gold numbers seem rich against a simple black background. Claremont oval cast-aluminum address plaque, $89, homedepot.com
Brackets Two slightly arched mounts framework the entry, packing a lot of charm into a very small porch. Olympic Arts & Crafts style rustic wood wood brackets, from $64 each, architecturaldepot.com; paint: Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams
Door Hinges To add old-world attractiveness to front door, screw in iron strap hinges on one side. Fleur-de-Lis cast-iron dummy straps, from $9 each, houseofantiquehardware.com
Paint Colors Siding: Burlap by Sherwin-Williams; Blue trim: Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams; White trim: Nacre by Sherwin-Williams; Door: Saffron Thread by Sherwin-Williams
Mailbox This one's curved beams mimic the mounts overhead, and its fairly patina plays up the home's trim. PostMaster metallic wall-mount mailbox in verde green, $58, lowes.com
Homeowners Rachel and Greg Chaney's 2,800 sq. ft. house was constructed in 1940 and purchased in 2005. "We used to live down the road, and we always admired this home's symmetrical Craftsman design and earthy paint colours." Landscaping: An area landscaper revived the lawn working with a less-is-more approach. The new greenery by the windows includes aspidistra and Fatsia Japonica. River rocks surrounding the curbside boxwoods prevent soil erosion during heavy rainfalls.
Potted Plants and Patio Tile Two ceramic baskets--at a muted jade colour, like the house itself--flank the front terrace with a cheery mix of pink begonias and coleus 'Wasabi. 'Emerald Scale 10"H x 8 1/4"-diameter pot, $68, shopterrain.com. The same unglazed red-brown tiles which constitute the central walkway cover the floor of the raised patio. Regular power-washing keeps them looking like new.
Slatted Folding Chairs Teak chairs don't occupy much room on the small patio and extend a comfy spot for watching the children play in the front lawn. Tanjun Teak folding armchairs, $470 for a set of 2, worldmarket.com
Front Door The multi-lite Spanish cedar door echoes the home's narrow windows. Blurred glass panes provide privacy. 37109 Thermal French exterior door, from $700, simpsondoor.com
House Numbers Mounted at the top of the door frame, these modern-style digits are easy to place. Distinctions 5"-tall floating home numbers, $6 per year, menards.com
Paint Colors Stucco: Seafoam Storm by Valspar; Trim: Swiss Coffee by Valspar
Mailbox Its copper finish complements the warm tones of the wood door, window trim, and tile patio and route. Peninsula antique copper mailbox with embossed door, $226, bellacor.com
Homeowners Lori and Joel Dunlap purchased this 1937 house in 2013. It is 1,800 square feet. "When we purchased this fixer-upper we knew there was a charmer beneath the old siding. After we replaced the rotted spots, we couldn't wait to paint the whole thing black" Landscaping: Boxwoods pop out from curved stains of Asiatic jasmine before the patio. Two dwarf citrus trees, planted in terra-cotta pots at the ends of the porch, bear fruit in the winter and spring.
Concrete Patio and Planters Durable with a sleek, marble-like sheen, the glistening concrete patio floor requires zero maintenance. It is original to the home and "still gleams," says Lori. Low urns look surprisingly funky if they sprout spiky foliage, such as African irises. Planters Online Este 141/2"H x 18"-diameter plastic urn planter in dove gray, $61.50, wayfair.com
Paint Colors Siding: Carbon Copy by Benjamin Moore; Trim: Ultra White by Valspar; Front door: Split Pea by Benjamin Moore
Porch Light A gas-lamp-style pendant brings a bit of tradition into an otherwise sleek space. Sea Gull Lighting 19"-tall outside pendant in oxidized bronze, $340, lowes.com
Patio Chairs Striped all-weather cushions include a cabana feel to the porch. Suzanne Kasler Directoire lounge chair, $450, and 42" x 26" replacement seat and back cushion in canopy stripe taupe/sand Sunbrella, $149, equally ballarddesigns.com
House Numbers Brass numbers in the bottom of the door are unforeseen--and they glow like a kickplate. Baldwin Hardware 4 3/4"-tall solid brass house numbers, $14 each, knobs4less.com
Front Door The Dunlaps adore how the solid chartreuse door gets the black siding feel less serious. Jeld-Wen 6-panel fiberglass slab entrance door in primed white, $212.50, homedepot.com; Paint: Split Pea by Benjamin Moore
Door Hardware Heart-shaped plates are candy details that give the handleset conservative appeal. Rough Iron Heart Tip Mortise handleset, $522.50, doorware.com
Homeowners Elizabeth and Madison Marceau's 2,523 sq. ft. home was constructed in 1934 and bought in 2011. "The limestone wall along the porch is our favorite thing about the outside. Abundant in Texas Hill Country, this kind of stone gives our home a feeling of place."
French doors and Landscaping The doors leading onto the porch are usually kept open during celebrations. "It is as close to California living as we can get in Texas," says Madison. Heat-tolerant plants make up the low-maintenance garden, such as aspidistra and Liriope Muscari in front of the rock walls, and Cora Vinca in 2 shades of pink: punch and apricot.
Planter and House Numbers A glistening terra-cotta pot filled with Liriope Muscari, which blossoms in the summer and early autumn, sits outside the front door. Norcal Pottery Twister Egg 14 " H x 17 "-diameter stoneware pot in turquoise, $50, homedepot.com. The Marceaus screwed numbers to a slab of left wing stone and set it in front of the flower bed. DIY address plaque!
Porch Lights Rounded lantern-style sconces by the front door seem as though they might be first to the 1930s house. Chloe Lighting Ashley Superiora transitional 1-light exterior wall sconce in black, $47, atgstores.com
Front Door The three-lite wood doorway proceeds the horizontal lines of the French doors, developing a balanced look. 1-panel 3-lite SDL fiberglass entrance, $1,030, doors4home.com
Paint Colors Stucco: Gray Horse from Benjamin Moore; Trim: Winter White by Benjamin Moore
Patio Chairs It is possible to come across the Marceaus relaxing in homey stained-wood Adirondack chairs after dinner on Friday nights. Coral Coast Richmond Curveback Shorea wood Adirondack chair, $160, hayneedle.com
Doormat A striped mat brings together the colours of this stucco, the flower beds, along with the landscaping all in one spot. Striped vinyl and coir doormat, $25, pier1.com
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