When it comes to making your home look as good as possible, curb appeal is one of the most important factors. Curb appeal is the first impression your home makes on a potential buyer, and it can make or break their interest in looking further into your property.
First impressions mean everything. Now that summer is here, plants are grown up, bushes are spread out and weeds take over! Keep the exterior of your house looking neat, because, after all, you want that great first impression – especially if you are selling your home! You will want to decide on focal points for the exterior of your house that will catch people’s attention as soon as they approach it.
Read on for some curb appeal ideas and learn how to enhance the curb appeal of your house!
Tips for Increasing the Curb Appeal & Value of Your Home
1. Decide on Focal Points
It can be hard to see the flaws in our yard and we don’t necessarily think anything is wrong until someone points out that bent eaves trough. Or that old mailbox post that is practically rotted out. Don’t forget to evaluate the back and side of your yard not only the front. Here are some good questions you should ask yourself to determine the best spot for emphasizing your curb appeal:
- Is your lawn well-kept and free of any lingering garbage?
- How tidy are your trees and bushes, and are they surrounding your lot?
- What do you like the best about the exterior features of your home? Do you have beautiful siding or huge bay windows?
- What do you like the least about your lot? Do you have anything that looks like it may be falling apart on your house? Are you tired of looking at the old wooden trim around your windows?
- What does your driveway and/or path look like?
2. Work With What You Have
How do I upgrade the outside of my house on a budget? For most, the answer to this question is simple: Work with what you have! There are so many easy ways to boost your home’s curb appeal by simply making small changes here and there.
You don’t need to completely remodel your home and replace your entire roof and driveway or something drastic. You can easily fix up and enhance the focal points of your house with a little cleaning and restructuring.
- Always keep your lawn trimmed. It is a common courtesy to your fellow neighbours and it keeps your property looking neat. Sometimes all it takes is regular lawn trims to have a great-looking front yard and focus the curb appeal on the size of your lot – it can definitely be a deal breaker so keep that in mind!
- Trim your bushes and shrubs. Perhaps, a good idea would be to have them creatively shaped into symmetrical designs along your property line. This is a very good focal point for curb appeal and requires minimal effort if you keep it maintained.
- Is the siding of your home a stone accent, or beautiful wood? Maybe it’s dirty or could need a good tune-up. Stain, paint or clean whatever you may need to, just do it. This will focus the attention on the already existing intricate design unique only to your home – so play this up and you’ll maximize your curb appeal potential!
- Is old window trim looking kind of dull? Hate looking at it day in and day out? Well, chances are, so are your neighbours. Get on this one pronto! A little stain and/or paint can go a long way and greatly improve the curb appeal focal point of your home. Are guttersGutters falling down or obviously dented? Replace them if necessary, or just tie them back up tactfully. Chances are people won’t notice a little zip tie when glancing at your well-placed and put-together home!
- Do you have a large or long driveway or path? Is it all cracked and needs repair? You can choose to focus the curb appeal on your driveway if it is the best feature of your property. Have it repaved, or painted – it will be worth the money!
Tips to Harmonize Your Home’s Exterior and Outdoor Color
Harmonizing your home’s exterior and outdoor colour is something that is often overlooked, but it can make a huge difference in the overall aesthetic of your home. It’s one of the best ways to create curb appeal that will make your home stand out from the rest.
Here are some tips for harmonizing your home’s exterior and outdoor colours:
1. Work with nature
The great thing about nature is that it comes in so many different shapes and sizes—and colours! You might find yourself wanting something bright white or stark black for your home’s exterior. But why not consider working with some natural materials instead?
Take a look at trees in your area: they come in all shades from pale yellow to deep red. Consider using these colours as inspiration for creating an outdoor space that fits into its natural environment while still being unique enough to stand out on its own.
2. Keep it simple
The world is full of beautiful detail, but sometimes all you need is a little simplicity. When harmonizing outdoor colour schemes, it’s important not to overdo it. Consider using only one or two colours and materials—or even just one material!
You don’t want to overwhelm guests with too many different hues at once. Instead, keep things simple so that everything blends well together without being too much work for the eye.
3. Use colour palettes for inspiration
If you’re not sure where to begin with your outdoor colour scheme, try looking at a few colour palettes. These will give you ideas for different styles of harmonizing colours. You can find these palettes by searching online or by going through the magazines in your local newsstand!
PRO-TIP: When choosing exterior paint colours, try to pick something that will complement other features on your property, such as landscaping or even the way you want people to feel when they walk through your front door.
Most of the time, you can place plant potters, nice trees or even some non-coloured Christmas lights to play up the focal points for the exterior of your house.
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So when you are deciding on focal points for the exterior of your house for curb appeal – you have tons of options to start with. Some are a little pricier than others. But these tend to maximize your curb appeal so depending on whether you plan to sell, it may be worth investing in! But if you just can’t find the time for all this planning – give HPT a call! Call us NOW at 416-494-9095 or email us at Brian@HomePaintersToronto.com! And don’t forget to follow us on all our social channels below as well!
