Simple and Dramatic
This entry is simple and dramatic; it is the 'psychology of the red carpet'. It appears to be there just for the anticipated guest. The start of the journey is obvious; it is lined with pleasant, repeated shrubs, low enough to see past and over, to enjoy the surrounding landscape. The walkway is wide enough for two to walk abreast. The destination is abundantly clear.
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Simple and Dramatic 2
This entry is effective because they employ one powerful element - color - to help the visitor locate the entrance. Although the home is neutral, the homeowner utilizes just enough red - the most eye-catching color - to move the viewer's eye to the entry. From the blooming plant, to the numbers on the wall, and finally the red-trimmed door: a natural, visual progression to his ultimate destination.
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Beautiful all on its Own
This door is beautiful all on its own, but from afar might blend into the brick a little too well. The bold color splash clearly signifies this entryway.
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Arrive and Rest Here!
The entry of this elegant home is inviting in its simplicity. The small, detailed, white chair, perfectly scaled to the landing, repeats the trim color and says: 'Arrive and rest here!'
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Perfect Symmetry
Anything planted or placed in even numbers begs the eye to divide it. (Landscape designers cluster plants in odd numbers, so they appear en masse.) The perfect symmetry of this entry creates a natural visual separation of the balanced parts, drawing the eye to the dark center.
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Symmetry 2
The symmetry of planting and hardscape moves the eye toward the center, to the door. This simple contrast of horizontal (the wall, steps and wood of the door) and vertical (the door frame and tall evergreens) arrests attention.
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Simple and Dramatic 2
'.. start with the front door as the dominant element. ... the approach ... should be direct and without horticultural distractions. The entrance is a focus or magnet drawing you toward it, and any complicated landscaping will disturb.' - Russell Page
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Draw the Visitor
Here, sculptural elements and bold color draw the visitor toward them.
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Southwest-Style Home
The lovely, contrasting plantings here provide a welcome walkway for this Southwest-style home.
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