Curb appeal is all about first impressions and can up the value of your home. And if you’re selling, great curb appeal indicates to potential buyers that your home has been well loved and maintained. Following are some quick and easy ways to increase your curb appeal:
ADD SOLAR LIGHTING
Relatively inexpensive, quick and easy, illuminating your yard and pathways can strategically show off attractive garden features like fountains and flower beds. Lighting also adds warmth and a sense of security.
CREATE GOOD ENTRYWAY VIBES
Creating a sense of “having arrived” at the front of the home can go a long way. Add a gate of some sort, a pebbled or paved pathway, and/or an archway. The goal is to create a decorative point of entry to the front of your home.
EMPLOY HIGH-END PLANTERS
Line your front entryway, deck or porch with beautiful planters that tie in with the color scheme and feel of your home. Go the extra mile and match the planter style with the home’s architectural style. Planters can get pricey but keep in mind they will bring beauty and value for many years to come.
INSTALL A STATEMENT TREE
Whether it’s a spring-blooming dogwood, an heirloom oak, quaking aspens or a Japanese maple, statement trees add a sense of place and season to a yard. When planted in a strategic spot in the front yard, a statement tree serves as a natural sentinel of sorts for your home and can add a touch of personality.
ADD MULCH OR GRAVEL
Tidy up walkways and flower beds with mulch and gravel. Make sure to use several different colors to add interest and create boundaries.
ADD TURF
You can never go wrong with a well-tended lawn, especially when bordered by beds and shrubbery that provide curved, organic borders. If you live in a low-water area, consider adding artificial turf. A bit of green at the front of a home always feels inviting.
USE BRICK PAVERS
Pavers add a useful and durable alternative to concrete, which can get expensive. Creating paver walkways and sitting areas add an attractive, classic feeling to any yard and help keep
ADD A PERGOLA OR DECK
If your budget allows, adding additional sitting area structures and decking can be the equivalent of adding to your home’s overall square footage. It can also be the final finishing touch when adding visual interest to your yard.