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Help Landscaping Front Entry of Mid Century Modern Home

6 years ago

The front of our house needs some creative problem solving! Remove the deck or replace it with something different? What plants/trees would look good in a new garden as you walk up to the house? I'd like to add landscaping that extends out to the end of the new concrete walkway and goes parallel in front of the entire house. Any ideas welcome!!

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miss lindsey (She/Her)

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

For the front I would use a large, tall planter in front of each post.

It looks like there might be a footpath leading back around the right side of the house? I'd add a pink or yellow flowering shrub away back there somewhere.

Less is more here I think. The trees are the main event and I suspect they will thwart many attempts at planting. That said, a riot of ferns around the trees could have a big impact.

Oh, and the railing is perfect too as-is as long as it's sound. You could paint it to match a lighter colour from the stone if you wanted (your fascia, too).

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german27
6 years ago
I would keep the deck, your window layout may look a bit weird without it there.

My eye didn't go to your front door immediately, so I would put plants along your new sidewalk. Since it seems you get a lot of shade (and I don't know where you live), I would ask the local gardening store what may look good and would be green year round. Boxwoods get pretty big but they are a hearty plant. I would also check out Home & Garden online, they have some great ideas for pathway planting for both annuals and perennials.

I would edge the walkway with plants, put two tall pots to flank the front door and I would also consider hanging some ferns or other greenery under your deck.
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Urbilis
6 years ago
I would suggest using some long trough style planters in front of the stone section of the lower wall. I've included a link below to a style that would be modern and sleek. You can plant tall grasses to add a layer of tall but easy to care for texture.

https://www.urbilis.com/geo-trough-planter/

Then you need to think about what type of fill you want to use for the rest of the space. Grass, stones?

I would also change the color of the lower door to something in a neutral (grey or khaki) or blue tone. The red is competing with the green and creating more of a country feel as opposed to mid-century modern.
saratogaswizzlestick
6 years ago
I was update beef up the bottom posts. Joanna Gaines often does that - not too thick but perhaps in a stained wood finish. I would keep the deck as is.
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Dig Doug's Designs
6 years ago
some ideas
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TheDoorsDepot
5 years ago
I suggest you replacing or repaint your front door it does not suit the style of your house. You also can improve the overall appeal of the exterior by adding mid-century style lighting fixtures and outdoor lamps, the ideas mentioned belove about plants and landscape are good but be aware of overdoing them. And don't add these brick columns they will look superfluous.

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