Let's talk curb appeal....
Enhancing your curb appeal might sound like a hefty project with a big price tag but you’ll be surprised at how a little work and a small budget can go a long way. I’m going to show you three ways to spruce up the outside of your house without breaking your back or the bank.
CURB APPEAL WITH SMALL STRUCTURAL CHANGES
Making some
small structural changes can completely change the appearance of a home. By
adding a new stepping stone path to the front door, a picket fence, an arbor,
new railings and a fresh coat of paint this homeowner has transformed their
house into a beautiful home. So inviting now!
below: We found these great pics are from Renewal Design.
Is this even the
same house? This mid-centry ranch got a facelift with a larger porch and gable,
which breaks up the horizontal lines of a traditional ranch style home. The
home owners also gave it new front door, removed the old shutters, and
repainted.
CURB APPEAL WITH PAINT
It’s astonishing how
much curb appeal can be attained simply from painting the exterior of a home.
Whether you choose a completely new color palette or just freshen up the existing color, a little paint can go a long way.
Sharper Impressions Painting provides a great example here of how freshening up the paint without making any dramatic color choices can make a big difference in curb appeal.
Merchant Circle added some color and
contrast to make this home pop.
Buckets
of Color added interest and elegance to this brick home by working with a
three color paint scheme.
Helpful Hints for Choosing Exterior Paint Color:
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Be aware of your surroundings - pick a color that will look nice next to the
exterior paint color of neighboring homes or buildings.
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Choose your paint colors outside. The light is different outside than it is in your kitchen. You want to be sure you know what the color will look like
on the outside of your house.
CURB APPEAL WITH A LITTLE SPRUCING UP
Adding
a few accessories and swapping out and/or painting the front door can do wonders. Check out the before and after photos below to see how
polished these homes look after their makeover.
Stephens
& Stephens exhibit three prime examples of how painting and/or changing
out your front door, adding some potted plants and foliage, changing light
fixtures, and putting new numbers on your home can change the look entirely.
NEED HELP BOOSTING CURB APPEAL?
If you are interested in boosting your curb appeal and
need a little guidance I would be happy to help! Please call me at 408-623-4936 or email me at caitlin@symmetrydesigns.net
