10 Ways To Add Curb Appeal & Personality To Any Home
Is your home the perfect expression of your personality and chic tastes on the inside but lacking luster and character on the outside? The exterior of a house may seem like a daunting element to improve upon or “style” to your preferences, but we’ve got 10 ideas for ways you can spruce up the outside of your abode so it reflects the home within. Working with a budget? We have tips for every price range so you can work with what you’ve got to add that personality and charm your house.
Clean & Paint
First things first. Give your house’s exterior a good cleaning. Squeegee those windows. Power wash siding, brick, walkways, and porches that have accumulated grime and moss. You may be surprised with how much happier your home looks after lifting that dirt. Cleaning goes a long way, as does a coat of paint. Can’t swing painting the entirety of the house? Try giving a fresh coat just to the trim work, front door, garage doors, and shutters to start. A clean accent color can instantly brighten and lift a home’s exterior.
Add A Porch (Or Spruce Up The One You’ve Got)
If you have the space and budget, consider adding a porch to the front of your home. Not only does it expand your living space, it also adds character to your home’s façade. Already have a porch? It’s time to freshen it up! Again, cleaning and painting goes a long way!
Update Your Outdoor Furniture
While we’re on the topic of freshening up that porch, consider the condition of your outdoor furniture and whether it needs replacement or repairs. Don’t have any outdoor furniture? It might be time to get some! Even if you only have a small stoop to work with, the addition of a quaint chair or two can make your entryway more inviting. And it’s not a bad place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee either.
Update The Mailbox
Mailboxes can often be afterthoughts for many homeowners, but they offer a small yet impactful way to carry the style of your home beyond the front door. There are so many mailbox options out there, so look for one that fits your unique style and gives a little more character to your property.
Give Your Front Door A Facelift
Whether it be giving a fresh coat of paint and some new hardware to your existing door, or finding a new front door that better suits you and your style, the entryway of a home makes an immediate first impression and should not be overlooked. Give that front door a facelift!
Replace Builder Grade Windows
If your home is fashioned with drafty, builder grade windows that match every house on the block, you may want to consider upgrading your windows to ones that speak more to your personal design esthetic while working efficiently to insulate your home. This upgrade is a win-win, it adds curb appeal while improving your quality of living.
Consider Shutters
To add an extra splash of character to any home’s façade, consider whether shutters would suit your home’s exterior. Functioning shutters can be even more advantageous for homes located in areas prone to strong weather conditions or natural disasters.
Give Your Garage Doors Some Character
Your home’s garage doors do not need to be bland walls of metal. Upgrade them by adding accent hardware, or replace them all together with ones that have more character. Adding windows to your garage door not only adds interest to its exterior, but it also provides the function of shedding light on the inside of that dark garage during daylight hours.
Neaten Up Your Greenery
Trim those hedges, weed that flower garden, and cut back those tree limbs that are hiding your house from view. A well manicured landscape makes a massive difference when it comes to curb appeal. Consider finessing your yard’s look further by installing small stone walls to trim flower beds or shrubs while creating crisp lines between grass and garden.
Add New Greenery
Perhaps you don’t have many plants or flowers at this stage. Let’s fix that. No matter the amount of space or money you have to work with, adding a little greenery to the front of a home instantly upgrades its curb appeal while welcoming guests warmly. Don’t have a front yard or garden? Place a large potted plant on either side of your front door. Have a porch that’s looking sparse? Consider decorative and lush hanging plants to fill empty space. And don’t forget, decorating seasonally also has a huge impact. Feature some spring tulips as we head into the warmer months, nab some mums and gourds for a fall display, and consider evergreen potted plants for a winter look.
