Curb Appeal: Big Charm on a Small Budget
According to Wikipedia, curb appeal is the attractiveness of the exterior of a residential or commercial property, as viewed from the street. It sets a stage for what is inside, just like a movie trailer.
This term is used as an indicator of the initial appeal of property to prospective buyers. It is important for homeowners who want to raise the marketability of their homes, or create a forever-lasting impression in their vicinity, to buy into the idea of curb appeal.
It creates an astonishing first impression on potential buyers when your house is being viewed from the street, and it makes your house stand out from other houses on the block.
Below are 10 easily applicable and budget-friendly tips to creating amazing curb appeal.
1. Be natural
Creating a natural scenic view of your home environment is obviously going to boost curb appeal. Fresh flowers and a well mowed lawn create a captivating essence of natural beauty. You can use plants to emphasize key visual points like entryways, doors, and windows. An intricately designed plant arrangement goes a very long way to improving the exterior view of the house. If you need help, contact our services and get the best natural curb appeal designs.
2. Use proper lighting
Light is attractive. Fix light at specific locations like doors, windows, dark wall corners, and entryways. Do not let your entryways be dark; this is not welcoming. Always wipe off debris around light fixtures outside. Good lighting is also good for safety purposes.
3. Keep clean gutters
Gutters should be kept clean and free of debris. Dirty gutters can create a bad stench, which is offensive both to the eyes and the nose.
4. Install a more attractive door
An ugly door leaves a very bad impression on the mind of a visitor, especially some seeing your home for the first time, like a potential buyer. Make a statement by either replacing a worn out door, or refreshing it with a couple coats of paint.
5. Replace door hardware
Entrance locksets, house numbers, wall-mounted mailboxes, and outdoor light fixtures add style and interest to your home. Therefore, bad hardware around your front door may not convey the curb appeal you want. Replace these fixtures if they’ve seen better days.
6. Use beautiful door decor
Seasonal wreaths, welcome signs, even creative door knockers (also considered door hardware) add visual appeal to a front door and the feeling that one is welcome.
7. Design your doorstep
An outdoor mat, flowers in planters, a bench with decorative pillows – these are just a few ideas for creating visual appeal and adding a touch of creativity at your doorstep. Of course, if the steps leading up to your front entrance and/or the front porch is looking worse for wear, start with a few coats of stain or paint to spruce things up, and then add outdoor decor.
8. Get rid of junk around the yard
Anything that would be an eyesore, e.g. old vehicles, swing sets, dead bushes, and empty planters, etc. — should be removed. Additionally, garbage or trash cans should be hidden out of sight in a garage or shed.
9. Take care of the garage door
Speaking of the garage, with a door that is very visible because of its size, it is often the largest surface at the front of a house. If it’s not in good shape, repaint or refinish the garage door to add some sense of elegance to the house.
10. Routine maintenance
Always do regular cleanup around the house. Be consistent and proactive – it can save you a lot of time and money!