Imagine driving up your driveway and noticing that your house exterior and landscape are looking a little bit dull and boring. You start to think that your house lacks elegance and deserves a makeover to increase its curb appeal.
We all know that the first thing our visitors and some passersby see is our home’s outdoor landscape and appearance. And as the old saying goes, “First impressions last.” So, naturally, you’d want them to remember something good. Here are some ideas to give your home a makeover to increase its curb appeal:
Replace Old Materials
Whether it is a small detail in your exterior like a rusty or old mailbox, or some essential details like broken windows and old doors, you need to replace it with a new one. Choose something that can boost the appearance of your exterior, like windows that are currently in style. You can do this by following a theme or a color scheme that is certain to update the overall look of your exterior.
Photo by Mary Prince Photography
Your door is the centerpiece of your house, its best to repaint or replace your door to have that extra curb appeal. Today, there are a lot of designs and colors to choose from that can complement the structure of your house.
Improve Your Front Porch
If you like to relax outside after dinner as you drink some wine or tea, then you should consider having a beautiful front porch. Or, if you have one, you can always expand the space where you can put an extra swing chair and a table so that you and your family can have a place to unwind and relax. You can put tiles or wood that would go with the design of your house to give it an elegant look.
Photo by Cortney Bishop Design
Enhance Your Walkways And Driveway
Some walkways and driveways always start with an ugly concrete or asphalt design. Upgrading these ways can surely increase the elegance and curb appeal of your house. You can choose from bricks, gravel, or natural stones that can give your walkway a natural and stylish look. Also, expanding your sidewalk is not a bad idea, especially if it’s too narrow for two persons, two walk-ons at the same time.
Photo by Natural Path Landscaping
For your driveway, you can use a paver as an alternative for that standard asphalt that you have. You can also choose other designs and play with the patterns that will add to the overall beauty of your house.
Install Outdoor Lightings
Having outdoor lighting for your house has a lot of benefits and can surely give that elegant look you’re looking for. You can install outdoor lighting to highlight some trees or shrubs in your garden, bring out the architectural design of your house. Don’t forget to light up your front porch so you can roam around easily, as well. Putting some outdoor light on your walkway and driveways can also prevent you from tripping, or other accidents. It gives you the most curb appeal and also secures you from burglars and trespassers.
Photo by Landscape Illumination, Inc.
There will always be room for home improvement, especially if you want to achieve the perfect look. To further enhance the curb appeal for your home, look for general contractors near your location, and ask professional advises.