7 Ways to Add Curb Appeal To Your Home – Blackstone Exteriors

Maybe you’re putting your home on the market, or maybe you just want to spruce things up and fall in love with your house all over again. Either way, curb appeal is important. As they say, first impressions are everything. The way your home appears from the street is an indication of everything else it has to offer, and even speaks to who you are as a person. Aside from the obvious things like landscaping and a new coat of paint, here’s our list of some easy and inexpensive ways to add curb appeal to your home!

• Path lights along walkways. Adding path lighting is an easy way to make your home feel more welcoming. Choose lighting fixtures that complement the rest of your house to add the “moonlight effect” at night, which creates naturalistic shadows and highlights. In addition to aesthetics, path lighting is an extra safety and security measure for your home.
• Camouflage eyesores. Unsightly electrical boxes, pipes, and wires can seriously distract from the beauty of your home. Try painting anything that stands out (that you don’t want to stand out, of course) the same color as your siding. The fuse box and rusty pipes will blend into your home and become less noticeable.
• Revamp your front door. Your front door is literally the point of entry to your home, so it’s important that it looks its best. Other than simply repainting it, add moldings around the frame and new hardware (handles, hinges, locks).
• Add outdoor seating. A pair of rocking chairs and a small table can do wonders for your porch or patio. A seating area gives a homey and also functional appeal to onlookers and potential buyers. The best part? You don’t need to spend a fortune on outdoor seating. Pick up some inexpensive pieces at a garage sale or used furniture store and turn them into masterpieces on a dime! (Pinterest is your best friend when it comes to this).
• Add shutters. Shutters are a great way to make small windows appear larger or break up a large, boring wall. Choose a color that stands out against the color of your siding to add visual interest and really makes them pop!
• Give your mailbox a makeover. Updating your mailbox will can do more for your home than you might realize. Try using faux stone around the post (much cheaper than laying actual stone) a fresh coat of paint, and some new hardware to bring it back to life.
• Front door decorations. Sometimes adding curb appeal is as simple as hanging decor from your front door. Flowers are our go-to during the summer, but you can check out Pinterest or other DIY/decor sites for front door decor ideas throughout the year.

Improving its exterior look will give you confidence in your home and make it stand out among others when it comes time to sell. Repairing shingles or replacing your roof, adding new windows and doors, or just replacing your gutters are all things that will enhance curb appeal and ultimately make your home worth more in the end. For expert, reliable home exterior services, look no further than Blackstone Exteriors!