Hello World! Welcome Friends! Real estate experts agree that curb appeal is important. Whether you’re planning to sell your property or you’re simply looking to improve the appearance of your forever-home, great curb shows pride of ownership while increasing your house’s overall value. Try out these four effective renovation projects that enhance the curb appeal of your home.
1. Update the Front Door
The front door is often the focal point of a house, which is why giving this feature a makeover can improve the entire appearance of your home. If you have a wood door, start this renovation with a fresh coat of stain. The finish is just important as the color you select – choose a satin or matte finish for the most contemporary look. Metal doors are easier to transform because all they really require is a new coat of paint. Match the color of your door to the color of your trim to tie the color scheme together or choose a contrasting color if you want the door to really stand out.
One of the easiest and most effective home improvement projects that adds style and sophistication to a front door is to replace the hardware. A new door handle with a quality finish such as satin brass, beaten iron or aged bronze are trendy options that modernize the entire look of your door. Try to choose a finish that matches the other elements around the front door, including your house address numbers and your exterior lighting fixtures. When all these elements match and function as a collective unit, it creates a striking impression upon everyone who comes to your door.
2. Add Stone Veneer
An exterior design trend that’s exploded in recent years is the installation of manufactured stone veneer. Stone veneer is a great addition to the outside of any house because it adds interesting color, texture and visual variety in the areas that need it most. You get the most impact from mounting the stone veneer around your main entry doors, including the front door and the garage door. When combined with some strategically placed lighting, the light plays with the texture to create instant visual interest.
If you’re not convinced that this is an effective curb appeal project, just take into account the return on investment that you’re able to achieve by installing this feature. Many homeowners receive a full return on initial investment from manufactured stone veneer, making this smart fix if you’re trying to build equity in your property.
3. Improve the Landscaping
While you’re sprucing up the outside of your home, remember to give the landscaping some attention. If you don’t have the greenest thumb, don’t worry, there are simple ways to create a low-maintenance landscape that’s still unique enough to impress. Plants that require very minimal effort include yarrow, wave petunias, lavender and Hosta. You won’t have to constantly water or fertilize these plants in order for them to stay healthy, allowing you to enjoy additional color and texture in the garden without the extra work. Cover your planting beds with a fresh layer of mulch – it keeps the weeds away and gives your landscaping a polished, stunning look.
4. Install Outdoor Lighting
If you’ve spent the time and effort to enhance the look of your home’s exterior, you want to be sure that it can be appreciated at all times, even after dark. You can highlight all the features of your house and its surrounding landscape with an updated outdoor lighting strategy. Direct spotlights from your yard to the exterior walls of your house to bathe them with a warm glow. Also consider installing spotlights in your trees and point them downward, creating the interesting effect of dappled illumination as it filters through the leaves and branches and hits your lawn or hardscape surfaces. Don’t forget to add a wireless dimmer to give you the power to adjust the brightness of all your exterior lights. It really makes the difference in creating that special ambiance that impresses all of your visitors.
Giving your house a curb appeal update is a smart idea – it increases your overall enjoyment of your property and provides you with value-adding selling points if you decide to move in the future. Follow these tips to see how easy it is to add undeniable charm to your property.
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