15 Ways to Add Instant Curb Appeal
Studies show that homes with great curb appeal take a shorter amount of time to sell — plus they fetch higher selling prices. Even if you’re not planning to sell in the near future, these 15 upgrades will make you happy every time you pull into your driveway.
1. Shutters
Decorate your home with attractive shutters or striking accent trim to add an interesting element of contrast to your façade. Pick from a range of styles, which may include cottage chic or French country to enhance the personality of your home.
2. Landscape Lighting
Virtually nothing creates more ambiance than mood lighting, especially at night. Install solar lighting in your yard for a great look without the need for electricity. Try using a spotlight to highlight a gorgeous tree, and don’t forget about path lights.
3. Front Door
Many homeowners are apprehensive when it comes to painting the front door. But, by choosing just the right shade that perfectly harmonizes with your home’s color palette and overall architectural style, it can really set the tone and grab everyone’s attention.
4. Walkway
Decorative bricks and pavers laid in an eye-catching pattern will draw the eye straight to your beautiful front door.
5. Landscaping
Adding bushes, trees, and shrubs that will complement and frame your home will add a huge dose of gorgeous curb appeal in addition to keeping a well-maintained yard. Here are some more landscaping ideas.
6. Potted Plants
Place big potted plants full of beautiful blooms to revitalize both your front entryway and welcome your visitors.
7. House Numbers
House numbers are a very important part of overall curb appeal and are literally one of the first elements that catch the eye, which is why they should be visually interesting and large enough to read from the curb.
8. Hardware
Replace your tired hardware with fresh new knockers, hinges, kick plates, and knobs to dramatically enhance your home’s style.
9. Window Boxes
Use window boxes to instantly add energy to your house with lush foliage and colorful plants and flowers.
10. Driveway
For a cost-saving, quick update, simply fill in the cracks of your driveway and re-coat the surface using a blacktop refinishing compound or perhaps install a unique border with paver stones or concrete to embellish the look.
11. Storm Door
If your front door is super attractive or highly unique, show it off by using a storm door that’s primarily made of glass to enhance your front entryway.
12. Paint
Is there anything paint can’t do or fix? If your entire home doesn’t actually need a coat of paint, then just repaint the trim in a fresh, lively color to add a splash of personality to your curb appeal.
13. Fences and Railings
Consider replacing or painting any railings or fences that lead to your front entryway in order to improve your lawn’s visual appeal.
14. Garage Door
A fresh garage door makes your whole property look more appealing. You can instantly breathe new life into a drab-looking garage door with a fresh coat of paint.
15. Mailbox
Why not turn your boring but functional mailbox into a work of art that turns heads? There are many unique options available today.
Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t put a lot of thought or time into their curb appeal until it’s time to actually sell their home and move. This, however, doesn’t make much sense. Take the time to optimize the look of your home as much as possible while you’re currently still living there. Don’t you deserve it? Doesn’t your home?
