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10 Tips on How to Improve the Facade of Your House


How to Improve the Facade of Your House
Your curb appeal is the house’s first impression! Source: Pixabay

The first impression is everything when it comes to exterior decor. You want people to look at your home the first time and get wowed. But it doesn’t often work out that way, especially if it’s been a long time since you gave your home the touches that it needs. 

Here are a few ideas that may help you fix the issue and boost your curb appeal:

Paint the Front Door

Lightening up your front door doesn’t take a lot. You can achieve great results by giving it a new and shiny look. Bright colors of any kind will be perfect in all this though. The most popular choices are: 

  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Royal blue 
  • Gray
  • Teal 

Tip: Try to also add a few plants on either side of the door to complement the space. 

Add Shutters

Shutters play a number of roles. They can help enhance the privacy of your home but more so, you can embellish the look of your windows even further. Windows play a central role in outdoor decor and shutters can instantly give them a lift! 

Install Landscape Lighting

Install Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting is super important! Source: JM Creative 

There’s no doubt that landscaping is central in exterior decorations. But if you want to make it more magical, you may want to add additional landscape lighting. This will enhance the mood and ambiance on your outdoors to a whole new level.

Fresh Paint

Nothing is more important in enhancing your home’s exterior than a new and fresh coat of paint. Even if you recently painted the outside walls, there’s nothing wrong with an upgrade every now and then, especially when there’s a new season ahead. 

Dress Up the Driveway

The driveway leading to the garage should never be forgotten. Many homeowners tend to focus too much on the garage door and ignore the driveway in the process. Fixing simple cracks can go a long way.

Update Your Landscaping

Update Your Landscaping
Landscaping is one of the most important aspects of a home! Source: Hometome 

Landscaping ideas keep changing all the time. You can focus on plants, hardscaping, lawn outline, etc. In that case, you will always have endless options to explore. 

Landscaping is the basis of the exterior. If it’s done right, it can have positive effects on how all other aspects of exterior decor look. Don’t take it for granted! 

Upgrade Your Mailbox

It may seem simple and unnecessary but your mailbox is also an integral part of your outdoors. Its design needs to match the overall exterior design of your home. If it’s too old and beaten up by the weather, perhaps it’s time to consider a full replacement.

Decorate as Much as You Can

Decorating your home is something that should be done on a regular basis. If you have new ideas for both the interior and the exterior, don’t hesitate to use them. A beautiful home will always be an appealing home. 

Tip: You can start with something as simple as refreshing the paint or adding new furniture. Either way, these simple steps go a long way in delivering the ideal decor value.

Hang Window Boxes

Hang Window Boxes
Window flower boxes look amazing! Source: Art Pablo 

If you still want to give your windows a unique and perfect look, you can rely on simple window boxes to get the job done. The good thing about these boxes is the amount of greenery they bring. You can add flowers or lush green plants that will deliver a sense of life to your windows and your overall exterior.

Add Potted Plants

Giving your home a new sense of life is always highly advised and you can do it in many ways. For instance, adding a few potted plants along the entrance will be perfect. Such plants can also be added to the interior space for the best results. 

Also, don’t forget to work on your garden and lawn. If you can plant a few more trees on the property, especially along the fencing, go for it. All these factors will transform how your home looks.

It’s always great to have the best looking home in the neighborhood. Some of the simple ideas listed above will help you get started right away so don’t hesitate to give them a try.

Ready to improve your home’s facade? Get a free quote today and have the house of your dreams!

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