Your homes curb appeal is like the first impression when you meet someone new. People judge your home by their first impression: the manicured lawn, over grown shrubberies, blooming flowers, siding type, window age, driveway surface, roof age and overall condition. Good curb appeal is typically defined as a well-kept home with minimal exterior deferred maintenance, a good mix of tasteful trees and flowers/bushes. One of the new trends is painting the door a vibrant color to stand out- might not want to go to crazy or obnoxious. You don’t want your house to stand out for the wrong reasons. Another popular update is adding shutters to the sides of your windows- this is not for every house but could help dress up your home. Adding a water feature out front not only adds function but can also be art. Its dual purpose of providing calming sounds, also acts as a bath for birds. Using decorative rock for planters brings elegance and conformity to the yard, it can be pricey but the end result is stunning. A great way to make a great impression at night is to add outdoor lighting along the side walk or in the flower beds, along with exterior lighting highlighting your home’s exterior. If you are not able to go all out on the exterior of your home, you should simply upkeep the lawn, plant some flowers or buy inexpensive pots to plant flowers, touch up your exterior paint if you are able and pick any weeds on a weekly basis(during the summer).
How does your curb appeal compare to your neighbors? Does your home stand out for the right reasons?
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