Copy the look of this adorable Victorian-inspired home in Jackson, Tennessee, to enhance your curb appeal!
COLOR PALETTE
The serene cream and olive colors of the house are enhanced with pops of black, jade green, firecracker red, and periwinkle on the columns and front door detailing. House: Polar Bear (75) Behr, behr.com; Trim: Bonsai Trunk (N380-6) Behr, behr.com; Accents: Jade Mountain (M420-4) Behr, Periwinkle (P530-4) Behr, Firecracker (PPU2-16) Behr, Black Smoke (PPH-34) Behr, behr.com
DOOR KNOCKER
Up your entrance game with this solid brass door knocker in an oil rubbed bronze finish. Fowler Brass Door Knocker, $76, signaturehardware.com
COLUMNS
The twisted columns were the first thing that caught our eye! The true centerpiece of this home, they add a unique visual element. Go for a Victorian look with painted wood, or an elegant Greek look with the travertine stain fi nish. 8” Bold Twist Full Shaft, #4386, $376, buyfauxstone.com
MAILBOX
The hooks are great for magazines and oversized pieces of mail, while the hummingbird design adds a dose of whimsy. Hummingbird Wall Mounted Mailbox, $95, wayfair.com
TRANSOM WINDOWS
Add a custom transom stained glass window above your existing front door for major impact! Emma, 36” x 12”, approx. $435, stainedglassinc.com
SQUARE TRIMMED HEDGES
The boxy, square trimmed hedges, as opposed to the more common ones with rounded edges, bring an architectural, statuesque element to the home.
GRIFFIN STATUES
Part lion, part eagle, the Griffin has been used to guard treasures and priceless possessions since classical antiquity. Place a pair of them at your front walk or doorway as a symbol of protection over your house. Mcelligott Kaikee Griffi n Statue, $176, wayfair.com
PHOTOGRAPHY Aaron H. Bible
We shared this story with you in our Spring/Summer 2020 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.