You’re striving for “curb appeal” with a manicured lawn, tasteful front door and lovely outdoor lighting. But your mailbox may stick out like a sore thumb. That’s a shame: it could contribute to your style of décor. For example, a wall-mounted Mission mailbox ($169) would complement arts and crafts, contemporary or  ranch houses. Rusty and rustic, it comes in several stains, including verdigris patina and slate. The Huntington and Manhattan (scroll down) are available in horizontal and vertical shapes and in beautiful, distressed finishes (prices $130 - $170 depending on size and stain). For the thoroughly modern urban abode: a bright yellow box or a striking green-toned box, both designed and made in Germany ($395 each). Another minimal mailbox is the Metropolis ($109). This bronze box ($119) would complement an elegant home, and is big enough for oversized envelopes. Another traditional choice, a hand-polished Peninsula mailbox ($205) has old world charm. The saddlebag style ($509) in copper has an artisan flavor. If you have refurbished an old home, there are superb reproductions of Victorian mailboxes (scroll down), including an ornate design featuring Cupid ($270, pictured) in brass or a bargain ($17.79) in baked black enamel. A hammered copper mailbox would be right at home with a mid-century remodel. Some of the most whimsical and fun mailboxes affix to a post, (scroll down) hand-carved and hand-painted likenesses of cats ($189.50) or dogs (pick from more than 50 breeds for $145).