What can I do to increase curb appeal of my house?
Kaden Cunningham
4 years ago
We just painted our front door a light blue/teal color to go with the renovations we are doing on the inside of our house. I bought wood to wrap our front columns, and we plan on "squaring" them off to have a cleaner look on the porch. I need some ideas on what else we can do to help make the front exterior look better. Should we add shutters? I feel like it is very flat, so any ideas would be appreciated!
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decoenthusiaste
4 years agoA new sidewalk would add a lot and would look better with the solar lights flanking it rather than outlining the house. You might even consider one with steps that winds down your sloping lawn like the one below. I think the porch could use a big remodel, perhaps a tear off and a totally new one. Only the single windows are sized for shutters and the ones on the right will probably bump into each other since the windows are so close. Delay that decision until later in the process.
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Comments (21)Any suggestions about door paint colors, given the existing other colors? I think a black door can look super elegant in many cases, but maybe wouldn't work as well with my shutters which are dark brown. Interesting about not installing new plants when a house is on market. My thought was that filling in a blank space (within reason) might look better. My market is probably first time home buyers. Younger people who aren't yet gardeners may not see the value/ potential of a blank slate. Indoors, my realtor and a friend have said my minimalist furnishings are cold looking and need some strategic items to make rooms more inviting. Considering that, I was thinking a couple bigger plants would make the outdoors -- by magic! -- more inviting. I take your points about the addition of permanent plants not being 100 percent called for in home selling. I'm probably dreaming outside of my budget anyway. To answer publickman, storm doors insulate the primary door against winter cold air/ summer hot air, and protect the primary door from driving rain. Maybe storm doors were first developed for entrances that don't have a porch or other roof. Also many storm doors have screens for summer use. Thanks again everyone....See MoreHow do we increase our curb appeal?
Comments (10)This is an adorable house with nice symmetry. I am far from an expert, but I wouldn’t change a thing about the building. Start with landscape. Yes, the oompa-Loompa bushes need to go. I’d replace them with something that will stay lower than the windows. Also, plant enough of them that they extend out to the corners of the house. The brickwork along the steps look like they’d give you a great place to add some decorative pots. Without knowing what zone you live in and what direction the home faces, you won’t be able to get any concrete suggestions as to specific plants. My advice would be to visit an independent garden center or nursery in your area. Most will employ designers who can help you put together a plan based on your local weather and your tolerance for upkeep. It’s generally not a particularly expensive service and often a portion of the cost is rebated back to you if you purchase the plants from the nursery. Remember, you can always do this in steps- over several months or over several seasons. After you’ve tackled the landscape, then you might consider making changes to the house. Then again, you might find it’s simply not necessary. Remember, it’s a first home. Your likely to sell it someday. Don’t spend money over improving the building. Landscaping updates will give you the most bang for your buck....See MoreWhat would you do to this house to increase curb appeal?
Comments (13)"We have considered painting the entire house a “cream” Color with an accent color on the windows." Oh my gosh that statement is enough to send me into a posting seizure! DO NOT paint that brick! Why people do this to the ultimate low-maintenance building material is utterly beyond my comprehension. I lived in a house with painted brick -- the peeling, the flaking, the fake appearance...oh my.... Sheer stupidity to paint brink. Your home is beautiful and the lovely color of the brick can easily be enhanced with the right color shutters, trim, and door....See MoreImproving Curb Appeal - What would you do to improve curb appeal?
Comments (15)Shutters should appear to be operable, so they would need to be as wide as the window... so if closed, they would cover the window. So no shutters on your house. I agree with taking out the boxwood that have been butchered. If you take the bed all the way to the sidewalk, you need a pocket bed on the left side. Yes to learn more about pruning the Crepe Myrtle. Ever heard of Crepe Murder? It's a thing. LOL Honestly you don't even have to prune them. We had several over 30ft tall at our last house, but you don't want one too tall right next to the house. Having lived in the South all my life, I don't have a problem with the grass since we get rain. No idea where you live, but the grass looks healthy. Unless you want to spend every weekend gardening, or hire a gardener, I would not go to the extreme of removing the grass. If there room for a wooden bench on the front porch?...See More
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4 years agoYou could also consider some additional colors to add dimension. Possibly darker facia and gutters. Some cedar touches could add some pop to the front as well - window planters, cedar shutters, cedar front porch railing and posts. Did a quick mock up on my phone (far from perfect) and it’s a little busy but showcases how a few updates can make a significant change.
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agoYour home needs a tiered retaining wall with plantings and a curved stepped/walkway to get from the driveway to the front door.
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