Curb Appeal: How to Turn Your Before into an After
If your home is starting to feel like a before picture, or maybe you need to make a great first impression for selling, there are two magic words that can be a deciding factor for buyers (or guests!) before they ever walk through the door: Curb Appeal.
Curb Appeal is the very first impression people have of your home. We’ve talked a lot about remodeling interiors, but we can’t forget to give a little love to your home’s exterior.
Give these six tips a try and turn your curb faux pas into the hottest home in your ‘hood.
A Fresh Coat
Painting the outside of your home can work wonders on curb appeal. Find a warm and welcoming color palette like this homeowner..
She went from drab…
To Fab…
Photo credit: Renovation Planners, Inc.
Just the Door
If you have limited funds and/or time, make a statement with a bold color on your door that complements your home’s exterior color and style.
See the difference here? Stark white to navy blue created nice contrast and updated the whole look of the home!
Photo credit: aswellplacetodwell.com
New Doorknobs
While we’re at the front door, you can’t forget about doorknobs! Everybody seems to forget about doorknobs, but a great doorknob is unforgettable.
A New Garage Door
If your front facing garage door has seen its day, it’s time to bite the bullet and get a new one. An updated garage door can change the entire look of your home. What’s also great is it can get done in one day!
A quicker fixer upper!
Photo credit: Precision Garage Door Service
Light it Up
Have you thought about the last time your exterior lights were updated? Bring your home into the 21st century with new light fixtures around your home and see the difference day and night! And it’s inexpensive, too!
Photo credit: diyinspired.comhttp://www.diyinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Light-Fixture-2-Collage.jpg
New Address Numbers
Go for larger numbers that people can actually see from the curb, and select a finish that complements your color palette and fixtures.
Photo Credit: Restoration Hardware: https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1306059&categoryId=search
Landscape leading up to the front door
Landscaping doesn’t have to be all grass! See this orange curved wall with bamboo plantings and slate stepping stones? It’s so whimsical!
Photo credit: Renovation Planners, Inc.
Update Your Mailbox
If you have a mailbox on your property, it might be time to give the mailman a treat and update or paint your current one!
Mr Splash HWS
September 9, 2019 7:29 amI didn’t realize just a simple and small detail can change the look of a house. Thank you for the inspiration!