The exterior of your home is crucial as it provides passers-by with an instant impression of your home and personality. It’s also something that estate agents frequently comment on, as an attractive and appealing exterior is essential for attracting potential buyers.
If you’re thinking about sprucing up the front of your house, we’re here to help with a list of 10 of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to do so.
1. Add ornamental details
Features like house numbers, mailboxes, letter boxes and door knockers can all add an interesting element to your exterior. Choose an overall theme for any details you add, to make sure they all complement each other. There are a range of different styles of the above to suit all tastes and budgets, and arguably, the simplest one to start with is house numbers.
2. Update your front door
Whether you’re completely changing it, or just giving it a new lease of life by painting it, updating your front door is possibly the most important part of your project, as it is the main focal point of any home exterior. If you are looking for a new door, take advantage of sites like www.anglianhome.co.uk that allow you to see what it would look like as part of your home.
3. Include plant life
Greenery and plants can add an instant natural feel to your home’s exterior, as well as helping to achieve the general look you’re going for (whether it’s traditional or more modern). Vines across the walls are also a great feature of any home.
4. Add a splash of colour
Whether it’s in the form of your front door, flowers or ornaments, a splash of colour can create an eye-catching and interesting element to your home that will make passers-by take note and remember your house as they walk down the street.
5. Give your windows a good clean
Don’t underestimate the power that a good clean of your windows can have on the overall appearance of your home’s exterior. On average, you should generally clean your windows (outside and in) twice a year to keep them looking their best.
6. Spruce up your pathway
Your pathway is important for both aesthetic reasons, but also safety aspects. It may be time to fix those wobbly slabs, or tear up those tufts of weeds that are impacting both the visual appearance, but also your visitor’s safety.
7. Update your driveway
As mentioned above, if applicable, your driveway may benefit from a makeover. Hunt around for companies that offer great deals, or, if you’re feeling particularly handy, purchase stones/slabs and do it yourself for a fraction of the price.
8. Install outdoor lighting
Outdoor lights can be a great feature for appearance value as well as safety and security. You can find a range of outdoor lighting for your porch, walls and even driveways and pathways.
9. Refresh the lawn
If applicable, give your lawn a makeover, which may be particularly beneficial at this time of year. If you don’t value your gardening skills, do something simple like invest in miracle grow or ‘lawn feed’. If feeling a bit more adventurous, add an interesting edge to your flower beds.
10. Keep on top of maintenance
Most of these ventures may require steady maintenance to keep them looking their best, and to ensure your efforts have not been wasted. Keep plant life tidy and trimmed, doors and windows clean and pathways weeded often.