Curb appeal is what first attracts potential home buyers to your house and plays an integral part in its value.
Real estate agents provide many affordable and straightforward curb appeal upgrade solutions for their clientele to consider.
Plants and Flowers
Landscaping of any home provides a warm first impression for guests and passersby, and it’s often the first thing prospective buyers notice when touring properties for sale on the real estate market. Whether or not you plan to sell your home, plants and flowers can elevate its curb appeal and add even more warmth to its appearance.
Flowers add a splash of color that’s easy on the eyes. Select blooms that provide a range of hues throughout the year, so there’s always something in full or partial bloom. Forsythia, tulips and daffodils are early bloomers while lilacs and roses add vivid blooms in June and July; other summer favorites include hydrangeas, black-eyed Susans and hollyhocks.
Flower gardens are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase curb appeal, yet creating the ideal space can be daunting. A garden design guide can be useful in planning the layout and selecting plants that work together – for instance if your entryway features walkways, urns and other decorative features that lead guests straight towards your doorway.
Consider how much time and maintenance effort you are willing to devote when selecting plants and flowers for your yard. Prospective homebuyers with limited maintenance time might be put off by an elaborate garden, so opt for low maintenance choices such as petunias that won’t cover up lawn space with petals and shrubs that stay green all winter long.
If your garden beds have become overgrown, trimming them is an easy way to increase curb appeal of your home. Get rid of weeds and dead plants while adding new mulch to revive faded colors caused by weathering and sunshine. Additionally, clean and reseal any stone or brick borders in your landscape to add to its aesthetics.
If you have limited space for planting, adding a container to your porch or steps will make the area seem larger and more welcoming. Fill it with sun-loving flowers such as Supertunia Mini Vista(r) Pink Star petunias that thrive in USDA gardening zones 6-9. These vibrant blooms add vibrant splashes of color throughout their growing seasons!
Planters and Window Boxes
Curb appeal plays an essential role in how much your home sells for and its perceived value, and window boxes and planters are an inexpensive and straightforward way to enhance it. Easy to mount and beautiful additions to any landscape design scheme, choosing plants that complement the existing flowers in your landscape such as flower and shrub beds is key here; lush beds of blooming shrubs will only enhance this effect even more; choosing colors which coordinate well like red-centered daisies with sage hued blooms from your flower garden are echoed by pink begonias with Rainbow Rhythm ‘Primal Scream’ daylilies found inside window boxes!
Window boxes are an excellent solution for smaller yards. Their beauty – featuring beautiful blooming flowers or other forms of greenery – adds an air of charm that makes your home stand out in its neighborhood.
Maintaining your window box properly can have a big effect on the overall aesthetic of your home. From low-maintenance polyethylene options with faux wood finishes and traditional wooden planters, be sure to maintain plantings and clean regularly – any untidy or disorganized box sends the message that maintenance and care have fallen by the wayside and could turn away potential buyers.
Establishing a privacy nook using planters and leafy foliage plants can be an excellent curb appeal improvement for homes with limited yard space. The large leaves of these plants help block out neighboring homes while their combination with colorful flowers and foliage adds beauty and vibrancy. You can further personalize this outdoor living area by adding arbors, swings or benches for additional cozy seating options.
No matter the size or location of your home, adding attractive planters can boost its curb appeal and make selling easier. If you plan to sell in the near future, these curb appeal improvements could help get you the highest sale price possible.
Power Washing
As a homeowner looking to sell their property, curb appeal can be one of the most crucial components in increasing its perceived value. A pristine exterior can enhance its look and give a feeling of newness compared to unsightly ones.
Power washing services use pressurized water to blast away dirt, grime and other organic growth on surfaces such as walls. They offer an inexpensive yet fast solution for improving property quickly – something which you don’t necessarily have to consider in terms of selling in the near future.
Your driveway, patios, decks and porches may become stained and discolored over time due to environmental elements, dirt accumulation, or oil spills. Regular power-washing these surfaces is the fastest and most effective way to restore them back to their former glory.
Curb appeal begins at the curb, and a dirty curb can deter potential buyers even before they set foot inside your property. Road grime, dirt and organic growth accumulate along curbs over time leading to discoloration – regular power-washing of curbs will remove this buildup and ensure they look their best!
Light fixtures, door trim and shutters can play an essential part in adding curb appeal to your property, but can sometimes go overlooked when it comes to maintenance. Over time these areas may become discolored from mold and mildew growth – with regular power washing treatment they could look as though they just got new paint – creating an inviting ambience across the whole property.
Improvement of curb appeal can make your property more appealing to potential customers and clients, and show neighbors you care about maintaining a beautiful community.
Outdoor Seating
Attractive front entries and outdoor seating areas help set the tone of a home right from its inception, while being cost-effective upgrades that boost curb appeal on a budget.
Refresh your entryway with a fresh new door color, and don’t forget to add a doormat as a splash of color that will greet visitors upon their arrival. For added character and functionality, consider placing a pergola or trellis near the entrance to create an inviting focal point and heighten it – then train a flowering vine along it as an eye-catching design feature that stands out.
Landscaping curb appeal requires minimal work to make a big impactful statement about your home’s appearance and value, yet costly landscape projects are an ongoing commitment. That’s why we appreciate these simple budget-conscious curb appeal ideas you can complete quickly in one day or weekend – from refreshing your garden to updating mailboxes!
Landscape lighting can help transform the outdoor aesthetics of your home and add beauty. Upward lighting can draw the eye upward towards architectural features like statues or pillars while low-voltage lights in your landscaping illuminate walkways while creating subtle accents.
One of the easiest and cost-effective ways to upgrade the exterior of your home is with new paint colors. This can be accomplished on either a small scale by changing just trim or door colors, or more drastically by giving all four walls new hues.
Dependent upon your budget and style of home, adding new concrete staining can transform the appearance of driveways and walkways. Select from an array of colors and textures for an eye-catching design that complements the paint colors in your home.
Maintaining an outdoor dining area can be a tricky challenge, yet is essential to maintaining curb appeal of your home. Keep food and drinks off furniture, use fly traps/bug zappers to reduce pest infestation, and use fly strips/zappers to minimize fly attraction to eating areas.
