I need some jazz and pizzazz for an entry way
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Betty benesi on Sep 13, 2016Your home appears to be fairly contemporary. If possible, go to your local library and search out books on mid century homes for pictures of entry ways. I'ts a good place to start. While your front doors are pretty they don't fit the style of the house. If you can afford to, I would replace the front doors. (The existing doors would probably bring good price if sell them!) You probably would want a more simple front door with single lites in obscure glass or clear if your front entry doesn't face a main street. As for planting, I would consider succulents in pots or drought tolerant plants. How about turning the larger area with the roof opening into a little sitting area with cute wrought iron table and chairs. You could easily add inexpensive tiles or pavers set in sand to the area.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie Woolever on Sep 13, 2016A pretty fountain may look nice in the left entry. With a small pump it would not be standing water.Helpful Reply
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L. Criswell on Sep 13, 2016Your left covered entry in full shade would be an excellent spot for a small table and two chairs or a beautiful bench, to sit and to enjoy the privacy. Add a vertical sculture to stage it.Helpful Reply
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Liz Plattsmier on Sep 13, 2016I have a few pictures - I would need to scale down some of the plans for the small space.... which would say compliments the lines of the houseHelpful Reply
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Cindy Hagemann on Sep 13, 2016Depending on your budget - paint your front doors a bright color like turquoise or replace them since they are very dated. I grew up in Florida and know that there are lots of plants that will do well in shade and heat - ask your neighbors and your local nursery what will work best. Enjoy your new home!Helpful Reply
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Liz Plattsmier on Sep 14, 2016Thank you all for such great advice....Helpful Reply
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Kayo Frazier on Sep 14, 2016The following link is for indoor plants however I think w/ the smaller side that is shaded these plants might work. Here is a link for plants that grow in the shade. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/232639136979065...Helpful Reply
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Kayo Frazier on Sep 14, 2016Here's a link for plants that keep mosquitoes away https://www.pinterest.com/pin/277815870741979...Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Sep 14, 2016I agree, paint some nifty colors. and peek around and ask neighbors what plants are working best. (don't count out founatains, remember running water will not breed your mosquiitos, only standing water). And if you want creative? Think building in an aviary.Helpful Reply
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Charles Prock on Sep 15, 2016I don't know what your budget is but here goes.....I love to play with lighting and see what interesting shapes and shadows I can achieve with it....The left side with the total shade and no rain would be a perfect place to use some back lit wall art....With the contemporary house this would be striking....The right side with part shade would be a great place for some of the shade loving succulents....You've got a great blank space to have fun with.....Look in architectural magazines to see what some of the high end homes are doing and then scale down...Let us all know how it turned out.Helpful Reply
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