Updating your home’s curb appeal is an excellent way to make your home more welcoming and give potential buyers an idea of the quality of home that they might be able to find inside. The good thing is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some ideas to make the exterior of your home more attractive:
Paint Your Front Door
Painting your front door can add brightness, revive the look of your entry and add a “wow” factor. Make sure to select a color that complements your home’s exterior colors.
Tidy Existing Landscaping
A well-maintained yard makes a big difference. Make sure to keep the lawn edged and mowed, flower and garden beds weeded, and plants and hedges pruned. Also consider adding color-coordinated plants and greenery to your porch or a welcoming wreath to your front door.
Clean and Pressure Wash
Give your home an exterior spring cleaning to make it look polished and fresh. Scrub down your front door, trim and gutters, remove moss from your roof, clean the windows, wash your porch furniture and pressure wash your walkways and driveway.
Update or Add New Light Fixtures
A simple way to modernize your home is to update your existing light fixtures or by adding lighting to your pathways. A properly illuminated entryway helps to make your home more inviting and also makes buyers feel more confident your home is safe.
Create an Inviting Seating Area
Setting up a few chairs or a bench on your front porch or in the yard (space permitting) will give it personality, add color and make your home feel more inviting. Outdoor plastic chairs come in a variety of colors and are inexpensive. A contrasting pillow pattern or rug can also transform your space.
Display House Numbers
Another simple way to refresh and modernize your home is to purchasing new numbers to match the finish of your exterior light fixtures. Simple house numbers can start at $2 per number. You can also look into customized plaques that start around $50.
