What happens when you don’t have an obvious entry? You get people coming to the back door! This is the situation we have. Guests park in the driveway and they are faced with two entries on either side of the garage. The side of the house is actually the driveway side, so it is not obvious which entry point to use.
The front door is tucked back, to the left of the garage. Because we didn’t bump out the courtyard wall when we extended the garage, it is not an obvious entry. It will give a perfect example for today’s topic!
We are going to touch on how we can use a vignettes (Moments) to help define a space and create importance. Because there are two entry points into the house, the goal is to make one feel more private, and the other feel like a public entrance.
To give the patio entrance not as much importance, we are adding a stucco wall and solid wood gate. This should help point people to the front entry gate.
The ornate entry gate is wrought iron gate, which allows people to see through into the courtyard. I took advantage of this gate by adding potted flowers right inside the gate. Originally, I had planned on putting the flowers on the outside portion of the gate, even with the front of the garage, but it turns out that the javelinas (wild pigs) love eating them. Boo.
So, the plants sit just inside the gate. I will install the house numbers at the gate and a Welcome sign on the gate. This will give people visual clues where to go to gain access to the front door. The plan is to also add some landscaping next to the entry pavers, which will again give importance to this side of the house. I would love to hear what you would do. Just comment below.
Is there a place you need help defining? Would a simple vignette help? Post your questions on the Lil Huckleberries Facebook page, I will be answering some of your questions in our upcoming Monday’s Moments!