As I take walks, I enjoy seeing how people decorate outside their homes. What you see from a street view is your home’s curb appeal. Often, with busy schedules, the entrance can be neglected. Is it time to increase your home’s curb appeal?
3 Tips to Increase your Curb Appeal:
Garage Door
Do you have an old garage door? Check out my Need a New Garage Door article if it’s time for a replacement. If you do not like the door’s look and are not interested in replacing it, have you considered adding magnets for instant windows or hinges for a new style? You can choose ones with a farmhouse, modern, or antique look.
Mailbox
Is your mailbox an old builder-grade post and mailbox? You can quickly transform the look with a new style that slips over the existing post, choosing from black, mocha, or white. Wayfair offers various options and many materials to work with your home’s design. Note that if you live in a neighborhood with an association, check your bylaws to see if there are rules for mailbox replacement. This Old House offers a tutorial on installing an inexpensive plastic mailbox.
Plants and Flowers for Entrance
Add vibrant colored flowers in tall pots or containers you can see from the road. Select sun-loving plants if the front of your house is in the sun for most of the day. Another sun-loving option that is draught tolerant is a short fountain grass or ornamental grasses that you can plant colorful annuals at the base for pops of color.
Choose matching pots or containers or similarly colored ones to keep a cohesive and intentional look to your entrance’s curb appeal.
Have fun with your curb appeal upgrades! If you need help with a guest room makeover or picking out new colors for an updated style, call me at 610-955-8202 or email me for a consultation.
By Debbie Correale, Redesign Right, LLC. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, and LinkedIn. Feature photo licensed from Shutterstock.