Decorating With Door Accessories

From sconces to numbers, the right outdoor accoutrements bring polish to any style of house. Follow the lead of your architecture and you can’t go wrong.

Modern

A playful, oversize house number in a punchy color breaks up sober straight lines; the rectangular knocker and cylindrical sconce match the spareness of the door. Easy-care maiden grass warms up the scene while respecting its graphic ethos.

To buy: Cans and Bullets wall sconce (12 by 4½ inches), $129, kichler.com for stores. Mission door knocker (5½ by 2¼ inches), $119.50, atlashomewares.com. Bingo house number (17½ by 13½ inches), $185, curranonline.com. Jardiniere planter (16 inches), $240, bauerpottery.com. Electric Stripe Shag mat, $45, chilewich.com. Paint on front door: Premium Plus Ultra Exterior in Sweet Mandarin S-G-220 (similar to shown), from $33 a gallon, behr.com for stores.

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