home I makeovers

W ith its plain w in d ow s

and a Jess-than-

gracious entry, this

1980s cross b etw een a

saltbox and a Colonial

lacked luster. W indow

m oldings and a new

w ood door shaded by a

pergola add in terest.

Above and Beyond

Philip and Katheryn Ireland envisioned a more welcoming entry

for their Indianapolis home, with its plain saltboxlike facade and

undeveloped front yard. By adding a pergola and updating the

landscaping, thev created an outside space so inviting it practically

greets guests at the curb and ushers them in the front door.

Like a red carpet, brick pavers create an eye-catching walkway that

starts at the street then flows into a patio. A new mahogany entry door

with sidelights and raised panels replaces the original door and stands

out against siding painted dark gray. Crown molding and deep sills beef

up main-level windows to contrast with those upstairs.

The centerpiece of the transformation is the pergola, which

architect CIcte Kunce and builder John Lcrchcn fit seamlessly into a

space created by the bumped-forward garage. The columned addition

breaks up the home's flat front and provides some shade for a new

sitting area outfitted with rocking chairs. The spot is also a draw in

the evenings thanks to lights recessed in the brick at the base of the

columns and copper downlights incorporated into the pergola's rafters.

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