Slat wall storage for gardening tools in the garage
Photo of a mid-sized traditional attached two-car garage in Other.

Every home improvement project can feel like going into battle, but the sweet taste of victory is enough to make it worthwhile. If you ever feel intimidated by homes and gardens in magazines, don’t fret – you can turn your home into a beautiful beacon with easy curb appeal updates! Kevin and Annette Klingel are some of our favorite weekend warriors, and their latest project proves that anything is possible when it comes to dressing up your front garden. The Klingels recently gave their home and front garden a major renovation and entered their photos in the Window Box Contest. When we saw the gorgeous before and after pictures, we knew we had to get the inside scoop on their process and uncover their best curb appeal ideas. Curb Appeal – Before and After Before the renovation, the Klingels had a charming South Bend, Indiana rambler that was tidy and traditional, if a little unassuming. Deciding it was time for a much-needed update, the Klingels replaced their old green roof with a black barrel roof to match the style of their home. They also made a needed replacement and changed out the sidewalk and front stoop to a new version in classic black. After those dramatic changes, the Klingels just couldn’t stop! Loving the contrast between the new black roof and stoop and their cream house, they painted their shutters black. And here’s where we come in – Annette wanted to incorporate her love of flowers into the new home design and found the perfect planters and window boxes to match the shutters. They purchased ten black window boxes in a classic and chic design to put around their outside windows. The Klingels also used tall black planters around the entrance to the house. The window boxes and planters each received the same plant treatment – red, yellow, and orange impatiens with flowing ferns for a bright punch of color. Paired with hanging baskets and a few other accents, the Klingels house is now a masterpiece. From Drab to Fab The Klingels love their warm and inviting new front entrance, and the neighbors do too. Instead of getting overlooked, their house now stands out and is the star of their busy street, where it is seen by lots of people everyday. They have received tons of compliments about their new look – a crisp and clean front garden that stays true to the style of the home and neighborhood. The Klingels’ curb appeal update wasn’t without its challenges, but the end product is amazing, and as Annette says, definitely worth the time. The Klingels recommend starting with the necessary replacements and finding beautiful matching pieces to add curb appeal. With a little patience, elbow grease, and the help of a great garden supply store like Hooks & Lattice, you too can have the home of your dreams. Photos: Kevin & Annette Klingel

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts attached two-car garage in Las Vegas.

Now there is enough space to comfortably work on the bikes too. Bonus.
Mid-sized industrial attached two-car workshop in Denver.

Photo of a small transitional attached two-car workshop in Kansas City.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional attached two-car garage in Omaha.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional attached two-car garage in Los Angeles.

Design ideas for a mid-sized detached two-car carport in Marseille.

We used our hefty pentagon shelving to create a spacious and affordable storage solution. A 4-shelf pentagon unit complete with casters. Courtesy of Brad Bobkin

Fantastic built-in storage and organization for a double car garage with light grey cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary attached two-car garage in New York.

This is a garage that was done in Peoria, AZ. The cabinets are powdercoated red with sliding doors in this photo. The slatwall behind the bench is a gray pvc that will not rot or crack, the countertop is 8ft stainless steel. The handles are extruded aluminum. The floor is our Blue Ice 1/4" polyurea with a full chip broadcast. The floor takes two days to install and two to dry. The cabinets were a 1 day install.

Mid-sized traditional detached two-car garage in Portland Maine.

Consultation for colors and accessories
Photo of a small traditional attached two-car workshop in Tampa.

Painted concrete floor with vinyl mats.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary attached two-car garage in Phoenix.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional detached two-car garage in Los Angeles.

A traditional 1930 Spanish bungalow, re-imagined and respectfully updated by ArtCraft Homes to create a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of over 1,300sf plus 400sf of bonus space in a finished detached 2-car garage. Authentic vintage tiles from Claycraft Potteries adorn the all-original Spanish-style fireplace. Remodel by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, Los Angeles. Photos by Larry Underhill.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern attached two-car workshop in Salt Lake City.

Small arts and crafts attached two-car garage in Other.

Base Coat, Glaze and Clear Coat, Lenexa, KS
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean attached two-car carport in Little Rock.