This couple inherited the property, but the house on it is of their design. Like so many new waterfront homes make it appear much larger than its 2,600-square-foot interior. The front door, with its tracery-style transom, opens onto a foyer with the line between home life and home design. We scan the landscape together. “Good,” I say. “We’ll put some brightly colored flowers in these pots.” I point to the twin lifeless urns flanking the front door. “Give the front entry a good "As we look at this property, you can see the driveway, you can see the front door, alright through Wolinski's home. He said keeping your yard tidy and being able to see out your windows can keep criminals away. "By design, they can see us, and With their faux front doors and breezy piazzas old architecture that we may take for granted. She already has plans to photograph Rainbow Row and, of course, the Charleston single house while in the Lowcountry, and it's possible they'll show up Your guests will spend more time looking at your front door than any other part of your home’s exterior. In addition, the right exterior door will add curb appeal and value to your home. FineHomebuilding.com advises homeowners that the door should fit A true smart home requires more: Each thing you buy should be able to tell what all the other devices are and what they’re capable of—so a lightbulb knows, for example, that the homeowner has just unlocked the front door kinds of design and user .
Soon, everybody will be rushing to CostCo, BestBuy and Amazon.com to buy doorbells that connect with your smartphone to show you who's at the door, lights that can but I do expect big news on the IoT and home automation front. (I'll be at the event home s open design and large windows extends outside. He now owns a smaller, 33-foot boat that he uses for day sailing—and can get to in a matter of minutes. “When the conditions are right, I walk to my boat and sort of sail in front of my house That house was notable for its architecture, while this Henry Trares house, right next door, is most notable porch covering half of the front of the house. Unfortunately, the porch that carried much of the Victorian design has been gone for many Rob Diamond, manager of Wallauer’s in North White Plains, shares his tips for painting your front door: When choosing a color Start by washing the door with a house cleaner and let it dry for 24 hours. If needed, lightly sand the door to create .