Curb appeal defines your home’s appearance based on its exterior and how good it looks in the eyes of passersby or visitors. The condition and color of your home’s curb appeal, as well as the general maintenance, contribute to its appearance.

Boosting your home’s curb appeal before selling the property is essential, too. Here are practical ways that can help you do just that:

Refresh the Front Door

The front door of your home is one of the primary focal points of the curb appeal. If it looks dated or worn out, repaint it.

With time, paintwork chips away, becoming dull. Make it pop with a vibrant and bold color, or apply proper wood varnish or stain.

Clean your front door to remove dirty spots, debris, or cobwebs around the fixtures. As you clean the fixtures, use a metal polish to reinstate the shininess of your door.

Add Garden Décor

Adding character and life to your garden using décor like boho lanterns, sweet-scented candles, and stylish rugs is easy. Let the interior of your home and your garden’s décor reflect your personality and style.

Also, get flowers and vases from a wholesale garden decoration store near you. Choose vases that match your flowers and vice versa.

Expand Your Porch

A wraparound and large porch with rocking lemonade and chairs contribute to a home’s welcoming nature. But you don’t need such a porch to achieve that. Just expand whatever you have to add visual appeal and value to your home.

To do that, clean it thoroughly to identify problem spots, like rotted wood or cracked cement. Later, nicely set up your porch using outdoor tables and chairs.

Clean and Pain the Windows

Window glass must be clean to keep the house’s interior light-filled and entice potential buyers. Take your time also to paint the windows. Remember to use a painter’s tape when painting around the windows.

Install a Fence

A fence adds a visual boundary to properties. Installing one shows potential buyers you value privacy and care about the property.

Fences are available in various materials, heights, and shapes. Install a fence that resonates well with your neighborhood and home.

Consider also installing a fence type to accent your property’s landscape. Opt for taller fences lined with shrubs and trees if your privacy matters.

Improve the Lighting

Lighting is the best way to highlight your landscape’s key features. Unfortunately, it is easier said than done. Home improvement experts say that you have to keep several things in mind.

Consider the current exterior uplighting and its color temperature so they can match when determining what or where to add more lighting. In addition to creating a unique visual effect, outdoor lighting improves security and safety.

Parting Words

You can boost your home’s curb appeal over the weekend or in one day, especially if you prioritize essential projects and plan early. If you already have beautiful elements set up, put some effort and time into the project, and the results will make you happy!

Chloe Miller
Author

Chloe Miller, with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design, has been an expert in home decor and design trends for 15 years. She joined our website in 2021, offering her expertise in space optimization, color schemes, and sustainable decor. Chloe’s prior experience includes working with interior design firms and as a freelance consultant. She is a DIY enthusiast and enjoys upcycling furniture in her spare time.

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