Kerb appeal is all about making a great first impression to potential home buyers or visitors when they drive by or walk up to your home. With the right styling upgrades, you can transform the exterior of your house and make it look much more inviting and attractive. Here are 5 easy style upgrades to consider that can give your home extra kerb appeal.
Refresh the Front Door and Windows
Your front door is one of the first things people notice about your home, so giving it an upgrade can instantly boost kerb appeal. Consider replacing an older timber door with a brand-new composite door in a bold, eye-catching colour to make it stand out. Adding stylish door hardware like an ornate door knob, knocker or letterbox can also elevate the look. For extra visual interest, install a new front door with inset glass panels or staining. A wreath, plants and a welcome mat are affordable finishing touches.
Replacing old, drafty windows with new UPVC frames can transform your home. UPVC coloured windows are affordable, energy efficient, and low maintenance. Their double glazed units improve insulation. Popular UPVC window colours include anthracite grey, Chartwell green, and Irish oak. Check out Armstrong Industries’ UPVC window colours for an idea of the range. New coloured UPVC windows update your home’s look while reducing noise and heating bills.
Improve Hardscaping
The paths, driveway and other “hardscaping” areas in front of your home influence first impressions. Power washing dirty paved surfaces can make a huge difference. For a more cohesive look, consider paving or repaving the driveway and front walkway. Adding decorative landscaping borders along paths or the driveway creates visual interest. Solar lighting illuminates walkways beautifully in the evening too.
Add Eye-Catching Planters and Window Boxes
Strategically placed planters, pots and window boxes bursting with colourful flowers, plants or greenery are an easy way to improve kerb appeal. Position larger pots or planters on either side of the front door or along the entry walkway. Hanging baskets or window boxes full of cascading flowers make a wonderful impression under front-facing windows. Keep flowers and plants well-maintained and watered for maximum impact.
Upgrade Exterior Lighting
Outdated, basic exterior lighting detracts from a home’s kerb appeal after dark. Swap out old exterior sconces or lamps for more stylish, modern options. Opt for lighting with warm colour temperatures that cast a soft, inviting glow. Uplighting on trees or architectural focal points creates a dramatic nighttime ambience. Outdoor string lights also add charm to gardens, patios or porches in the evenings.
With strategic upgrades to your home’s front door, hardscaping, plants, lighting and exterior surfaces, you can elevate its kerb appeal and give off an amazing first impression. Even making a few of these stylish improvements can make a noticeable difference to the aesthetic of your home’s exterior in the eyes of visitors and potential home buyers.
So, try experimenting with these five kerb appeal upgrades for added home value and envy-inducing style!
