12 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
An inviting pergola from Walpole Outdoors adds character to this entryway. The structure is crafted from low-maintenance solid cellular vinyl and is delivered factory pre-finished in a choice of more than 100 colors. Price upon request.

ROCK CLIMBING
Add rustic character to interior or exterior walls with Dutch Quality Stone’s Rough Ashlar manufactured stone veneer. Lightweight, the material is composed of large and medium blocks in varying tones and textures and offered in three colorways—Winter Point is shown here. $7 per square foot, available through New Milford Block and Supply.

DESIGNER FLOORS
Duchateau introduced its first designer hardwood flooring collection with world-renowned interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Inspired by and named after modern and classical architects, the wide plank flooring is made from European white oak and includes six finishes. Neutra is shown here. Price upon request.

WOW FACTOR
Axolotl’s surfacing solutions make quite an impact. New to the US, the Australian brand specializes in applying metal coatings, including zinc, copper or bronze, to substrates like wood, plaster, concrete, glass and steel. The material is 0.5mm thick—thin enough to be used on garage doors, walls or kitchen islands. Once adhered, it can be treated with finishing effects like etching, carving, burnishing or texturing. Price upon request.

PET FRIENDLY
Pets will love the freedom to go in and out with Simpson Door Company’s dog door. Each door is made from heavy-duty aluminum and is equipped with shatter-resistant K9 composite saloon-style panels. The industrial weather seal ensures air conditioning and heat stay inside your home. $2,500, available through Interstate + Lakeland Lumber.

FAUX BOIS
Unlike timber boards, Millboard has a solid core of limestone and requires minimal maintenance. It is stain-resistant, won’t rot, warp or harbor insects, and can be used for exterior projects like siding, cladding, decking, walkways and docks. Price upon request, available through Outlive.

FIXER UPPER
The Magnolia Home Collection for James Hardie simplifies the process of re-siding your home. The curated selection of nature-inspired colors, styles and textures in Hardie’s most popular cement board styles—plank, shingle and board-and-batten—are all hand picked by Joanna Gaines and pre-finished with Hardie’s ColorPlus Technology for long-lasting beauty. Price upon request.

BESPOKE HARDWARE
Create your own design with Emtek Select Lever hardware. Specify the lever grip, stem design, rosette option and preferred finish for a unique handle set. Available in single and two-point locksets. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
Family-owned Southern Shutter Home offers a full range of shutters, from louver, paneled and Bahama to board-and-batten styles. The arched board-and-batten shutters, shown here, are set on hinges with bullet-catch holdbacks in a custom antique finish. Price upon request.

NOLA CHARM
Handcrafted in New Orleans, the Bevolo Cotton Exchange lantern is fashioned in an antique copper finish and boasts a rounded roof. The fixture can be outfitted with gas or electric and is offered in three sizes. Price available upon request.

POP THE CORK
Cork is a sustainable and renewable source for wallcoverings or flooring, and its warm natural tones and textures also add thermal and sound insulation. We Cork’s material, available in plank, tile or brick patterns, is made from bark from cork oak trees grown in Portugal. Pricing as shown, $11–$13 per square foot, available through New England Custom Floors.

SIGHT LINES
Andersen is expanding its A-series portfolio—including the brand’s most energy-efficient patio doors—incorporating narrower sight lines to let in more light and adding contemporary accessories for a sleek look. Choose from a variety of stain and painted interior options and 11 different exterior colors. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End.