Have you ever been on a walk, and you come across a stunning building from across the street that just screams out perfection? Well that, right there, is curb appeal. The exterior aesthetics and all-round elegance of a house are all the things that make it an attractive option on the curb, hence ‘curb appeal’. And yes, it can definitely be increased.
Making your house a sight for sore eyes is a mutually-pleasing activity; you get endless compliments, random strangers get visual satisfaction. Increasing your curb appeal should be focused on aesthetics, but you should also pay mind to practical function, especially when it comes to windows and doors. Without further ado, here are five ways to increase your curb appeal.
- Painted driveway
Having your driveway painted with white borders creates such a scenic effect on the front of your house that is simply stunning. You can also create minimalist patterns to give it the perfect aesthetic vibe that doesn’t seem eccentric or misplaced. It gives your parked cars a beautiful picturesque frame and makes your house a stunning sight when the cars aren’t there.
- Trimmed lawn
This might as well be in the constitution. Well-groomed grass on the front lawn takes your curb appeal to the higher points on the scale of attraction. Beautiful, luscious grass is always a win for increasing curb appeal so be sure to pay extra mind to mowing your front lawn. It is essentially the cover art for the book that is your home.
- Installing energy-efficient windows and doors
Windows and doors are multipurpose features of a home, energy-efficient ones simply take the purpose up by several notches. They help with temperature resistance and serve a truly aesthetic function from an external glimpse at your house. These windows and doors give you curb appeal and serve your home the practical function of keeping harsh conditions out.
- Flower pots
You don’t have to have a hand for flowers before you keep a few pots out on your front lawn/ porch area. If you have a wooden rail on your front porch that’s wide enough, you can actually use it as a form of stand to display beautiful arrangements from your garden, or the local store.
- Porch design
The front porch of your house is the first interaction anyone has with your home. Let it express your personality as best as you can. A porch swing, rocking chairs or a simple hammock are all great options for porch furniture that you can work with for designing your porch.
These are things you can either do with your family, or hire a professional to carry out for you. The point though, is to give your house a facelift of sorts, and also increase its market value.
