Cool From The Curb
outdoor decorcanada
(Mar.09.09)
We’ll admit it; sometimes we judge a book by its cover – or a home by its curb appeal. Here’s how to achieve a quick, contemporary transformation that no nosy neighbour can resist.
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Best Foot Forward
Bristles keep mud and slush away from freshly cleaned floors, and open slats make it as fast-drying as that top coat of nail polish at the salon.
Doormat with Bristles, $80, available at Design Within Reach
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Pretty Planters
Looking for instant impact? Just add bold blooms to these pretty planters for a quick porch pick-me-up.
MYNTA, $49.99 each, available at www.ikea.ca
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Colour Me Beautiful
We love this deep, gorgeous grey as a welcome alternative to black on our front door.
Aura Exterior Paint in Flint, $69. Available at Benjamin Moore locations
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Light Me Up
See and be seen with an ultra-modern sconce to brighten your stoop.
Hinkley Luna 1660TT, $329. Available at Hinkley Lighting
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Mark The Spot
Stainless steel boxed numbers lend visual interest and up our cool factor by leaps and bounds.
Lona numbers and letters, $85 each. Available at Summerhill Hardware
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