Remodeling doesn’t have to be reserved solely for the inside of your home, and if you’d like your home to speak to people walking past it (whether you’re selling it or not), here are some simple exterior remodeling ideas to make it leap out from the curb!
Replace your front door
A front door can say more about a home than you might realise, and if yours is old, dull or simply doesn’t reflect the style of the property, replacing it could be a cost-effective way to boost your curb appeal.
A damaged door or one that doesn’t open or close properly could leave your entire home and its contents vulnerable, too, so if your front door is in need of an aesthetically pleasing replacement or upgrade from a functional standpoint, it will be money well spent.
Add a patio
Patios are so useful, and nowadays, they’re a prerequisite for many homebuyers. Offering you an additional space to enjoy the great outdoors in, a patio in your front yard could not only enhance the overall look of your home from the curb, but could help you sell your home for more.
A fresh coat of paint
There’s nothing that can help liven up a tired property more than a fresh lick of paint, and providing you choose the color wisely, it can enhance your home and make it stand out from your neighbors.
Roof replacement or repair
Roofs are naturally integral parts of any home, and serve an important practical function, but from an aesthetic standpoint, roofs are also very important. A shabby roof with missing shingles or moss growing all over it will make a property look dishevelled and unloved, and often, repairs or a roof replacement can transform the look of a property.
Have a fountain or fire pit installed
Either of these structures can help to create a focal point for the property, and make it stand out as people are passing by. Fountains can be as grand or as simple as you like, and when paired with some soft lighting, can add a luxurious element. Fire pits are popular additions to many homes throughout the U.S. nowadays, and as well as providing your yard with a centerpiece, they’re also fantastic for gathering around on wintry nights or toasting marshmallows over on a cool summers evening.
Fencing
Putting an attractive fence around your home is a great way not only to clearly establish property lines, but to frame your home and define it from that of your neighbors. In terms of selling your home, fences are a good practical addition, since families with kids or pets can be reassured on a number of safety levels.
Yard lights
When outdoors – just as indoors – a little lighting can go a long way, and with strategically placed lights in your front yard, you can help highlight some of your home’s features and make it stand out even under the cover of darkness.
For more remodeling ideas to make your home turn heads on the curb, chat to a local remodeling firm.