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MAlps If your looking for a less modern look you can try lantern style

Deborah Butler, Brickwood Builders The lights at your front door are far too small for the scale of the home and are installed about a foot too high. The lights at the garage are also too high but it doesn't look like there is much room to make them a lot larger. If you can, they need to be larger as well. The left side of the house needs landscaping.

Here is a neat modern light. http://www.build.com/troy-lighting-bl3401-ethos-8-led-15-high-ada-outdoor-wall-sconce/p2065530?source=gg-gba-pla_2065530____21988962199&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!43371270919!g!!21988962199&gclid=CKHOy_jMybQCFQSqnQodzngAgA

kriesenbec Thanks for the ideas. I agree the lights are too small. I'm trying to get away from a modern look though. I'm thinking of doing rubbed oil bronze or black lights but not sure what style. So you don't think I need to add any stone to front of house? Just change fixtures and do some landscaping?

Deborah Butler, Brickwood Builders I apologize, I misread the post to mean that you wanted to change to a more modern look not away from. There are just so many thousands of lights (and manufacturers) out there, it makes choosing difficult and it really is a matter of personal taste. You can really go to much larger lights. I would start by looking online to see what you like. I did a search here on Houzz and didn't see anything under products I would recommend.

I think the stone is not necessary at all. You have a beautiful home, landscaping on the left would make it look not so sparse.

kriesenbec Thank you. It's so nice that you took the time to search on Houzz too. I have a hard time making decisions on this house since it is more modern and I am more traditional. There are soooo many lights to choose from. I have to get on that task soon. Thanks again.

abbshel I think a pair of elongated iron and glass lights would look beautiful alongside your door. As another poster said, bring the lights down lower - maybe start the top of the light at the bottom of the transom window.

smldesigns Stucco is perfect as is. Agree with previous posters that you need larger lanterns. I would say the style that you have is Mission or Craftsman. I think you need something more traditional or old world. Bronze or black would stand out.. A little more green will soften the stucco. When you are choosing the lanterns, take a cue from the name. It will usually give you some idea of what style they are. Please post the results. Your home is adorable.

kriesenbec Thank you for all suggestions. If i suggested it, my husband wouldnt do it, but since you have suggested it, he is willing!! Ha! My husband is anxious for me to finish remodeling the lake house in time for the summer season. Thanks again.

michellecanada The door is very beautiful. Nice lanterns would be great. If you are trying to keep the costs down lowes has some great large latern style lights.

Elyn's Library Something like this echoes the curves around your new front door - this style is 25" long and this particular style looks like it's available in different sizes -
http://www.destinationlighting.com/storeitem.jhtml?iid=P509755

this is a more traditional look -
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/taylor-court-collection-28-and-three-quarter-inch-high-outdoor-wall-light__g3700.html

Even these may be too small. Check the measurements against your wall to see what size you need.

kriesenbec Thank you. I like both of them but I will have to check my backplanes to see which will fit.

charlottegirl So, first you have to make sure the light is going to not hang so high. Try Lantern & Scroll for light fixtures, I had a similar problem (too high lights) and they were able to make the back mounting plate of the light differently so that the fixture hung lower, but I didn't have to re-wire (saved $ from having to get the electrician to do that). Here are 2 that I was considering. You can find them at www.lanternandscroll.com or on Facebook. Cheers!

charlottegirl So, first you have to make sure the light is going to not hang so high. Try Lantern & Scroll for light fixtures, I had a similar problem (too high lights) and they were able to make the back mounting plate of the light differently so that the fixture hung lower, but I didn't have to re-wire (saved $ from having to get the electrician to do that). Here are 2 that I was considering. You can find them at www.lanternandscroll.com or on Facebook. Cheers!

charlottegirl sorry for the double post!