Enhancing The Exterior Of Your Home: How To Add Serious Curb Appeal
Many of us get carried away with interior design when we move into a new home, but exterior aesthetics can be a deciding factor when it comes to falling in love with a house. If you’re planning to sell, or you’re keen to revamp the exterior to make your home look more attractive, here are some simple ways to add serious curb appeal.
Gardening
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, taking good care of your lawn, tending to plants and adding vibrancy with flowers, trees and bushes can make all the difference to the exterior of your home. Keep up with mowing, trim the edges of your lawn and seek advice from a tree removal company if you have dead trees or large branches that are blocking light or causing an obstruction. Use plants, potted trees and flowers to inject color and keep patios, decks, terraces and pathways clean and tidy.
Paintwork
Freshening up the paintwork on the exterior of your home is one of the easiest and most effective ways to add curb appeal and make your house look more inviting and attractive. Old, discolored, chipped paint can make any property look unloved and run down. Sprucing up window and door frames, painted facades and front doors will make a difference in an instant. If your front door is old or drab, consider replacing it or adding a couple of coats of fresh paint in a bright color. Red, blue and green are popular options. You can also add door furniture, for example, a new knocker, numbers, letters or a name plaque and a mailbox to complete the look.
Windows
Windows play a critical role in letting natural light in and creating bright, open spaces, but they can also contribute to the aesthetic of your home. While smart windows make a house look more appealing, safe and secure, old windows that are damaged or tired can have the opposite effect. If your windows have seen better days, it’s worth getting some quotes for new windows. Modern windows are often a cost-effective investment because they enhance security and provide insulation to improve heat retention.
Accessories and decorative touches
There are many ways you can use accessories and finishing touches to elevate the exterior of your home and ensure you look forward to pulling up in the driveway at the end of a busy day. From plants, hanging baskets and window boxes for porches to lanterns and string lights, ornaments and seating areas with cushions and throws, you can use details to make your house a home. Use the space you have. From houses with large terraces or porches to apartments that have limited outdoor space, you can tailor your plans to suit the brief.
We often devote a lot of time and energy to interior design as homeowners, but curb appeal can play a vital role in persuading us to choose a house or convincing a buyer to purchase a home that is up for sale. If you’re looking to enhance the exterior of your home, spruce up your garden, freshen up the paintwork, consider replacing old windows and doors and use accessories and details to finish the look.
