Exterior overhauls and pretty plantings help two Birmingham-area homes dial up the charm just in time for spring.
LAUREY W. GLENN
A quest for more sunshine guided each step in this top-to-bottom make-over.
We recommend that shutters be functional so theyre scaled properly, explains the designer.
Sun-seeking updates and white paint transformed this Homewood gem.Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN
Reconfiguredlandscapingopened up thepatio, transforming it into a welcoming spot to sit and relax.
Manicuredboxwoodsplanted along the garden beds help provide shape while potted ones in the corners soften the look.
Arborvitaes flank the house to add height.
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We used small ‘Limelight hydrangeas by the bay window, notes Misso of the final flourish.
They offer a flowering element that doesnt obscure the view.
Prioritize The Statement Makers
We always lean toward using honest materials, like copper.
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A pair of copper lanterns and a bunch ofcolorful containerscomplete this friendly first impression.
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Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
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Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
