Looking to boost your home’s curb appeal? These exterior architectural elements will make your home the best on the block.

1. An oversized front door makes an enduring first impression.

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2. Modern planters and address numbers look sleek and stylish.

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3. Barn lights and stacked wood give off a farmhouse feel.

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4. Patterned ceramic tile packs a lot of personality.

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5. Combining colors into a cohesive palette creates interest.

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6. Symmetrical benches and planters are pleasing to the eye.

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7. Steel railings and a contemporary front door create clean lines.

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8. Applied mouldings and a bold paint color are a match made in design heaven.

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9. Coordinating sconces and front door handle sets offer a bit of bling.

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10. An arched doorway paired with a round top door maintains flow.

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11. A portico entry is updated with a copper sweep.

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12. Layered doormats add extra oomph to a front porch.

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13. A quaint cutout window adds instant character.

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14. A Dutch door and stone pavers encapsulate a country aesthetic.

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15. A timber-framed entry provides a rustic feel.

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16. A stained wood ceiling creates contrast against a teal door and white exterior.

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17. And finally, a hanging pendant lantern looks sophisticated and simple.

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