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Curb Appeal: How to enhance it

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First impression is vital. Whether you are in a job interview or looking for a new home, the first impression will leave a great impact on you. The first look of a house from the outside is the curb appeal, which is crucial in real estate. If you are looking forward to selling your home and moving to another place, you need to enhance your curb appeal to attract more customers and get a better rate. Even if you have stunning interiors and your outdoor is not so attractive, it will throw your potential buyers an unwanted feel.

Row of traditional suburban homes with lush green front lawns in nice residential neighborhood -
Row of traditional suburban homes with lush green front lawns in nice residential neighborhood –

Having an attractive and gorgeous curb appeal makes you stand out from your neighbors and is, most importantly, beneficial to bring more customers. Obviously, you would be getting all set with your interiors, furniture, and walls, but we suggest you have a considerable thought for your exterior too. Next, we will discuss some budget-friendly ideas you can adopt to augment the curb appeal of your residence.

  1. Paint your main door
Front Door with laurel wreath
Front Door with laurel wreath

The front door is a welcoming sign for your potential buyers and gives a feel of expecting everything great inside too. The color of the main gate also refreshes your home and creates a pleasant view from a distance. You can choose some tried and tested colors like brown or black, or some bold tones of yellow or red.

  1. Repair/replace your roofing

An alluring and neatly arranged roof gives a dynamic and novel appearance to your house. There is a misconception that roof repair or replacement is always an expensive job. You can get a renovation or reparation job done at affordable rates or even a completely new installation from roofers near you. Broken shingles or leaking roof can damage your home’s attraction. Getting it fixed is a great investment for future dealings, along with saving your home from internal damage.

  1. Go Green
Colorful fall autumn Chrysanthemums lined up on front porch stoops along a sidewalk
Colorful fall autumn Chrysanthemums lined up on front porch stoops along a sidewalk

Adding some potted plants and looking after your grass to look fresh and green can put a lively impression on customers and dealers. You can add some flower pots on either side of the walkway that gives your guests appealing and welcoming infatuation.

  1. Illuminate your pathway
Cobblestone Brick Path
Cobblestone Brick Path

You can expect customers in the day but also at night. Don’t focus on a single lamp post or garage-mounted floodlight. A direct path to your front door adds comfort and offers security. Rather than ambushing the route runway-style, tuck solar-powered spotlights into garden beds and point them along the walkway.

  1. Replace your mailbox
a traditional American mailbox on the side of a village road
a traditional American mailbox on the side of a village road

When talking about curb appeal, even small objects matter and can portray a negative impression before even entering in. If your mailbox is rusty or is going to topple over, it is time to invest in a new one.

  1. An in-depth cleanup

A neat and organized environment doubles the attraction of any area without a penny’s investment. Utilize your energy and give a thorough clean up to the outer area of your house and the front yard. Give a power wash to your exterior, sidewalk, and driveway. It will work wonders for your curb appeal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc is a travel host and writer with a popular travel show, The Design Tourist, and a companion lifestyle blog. As a widely published travel journalist and content creator, Karen is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association. She also serves as the Design and Travel editor of the national lifestyle magazine, LaPalme. Karen believes that every destination has a story to tell through its local art, architecture, culture, and craft. This immersive creative exploration begins with authentic accommodations where the narrative of place unfolds through art, accessories, accouterments, furnishings, fixtures, and food. 

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