In 2019, approximately 57% of homeowners carried out some renovations at home. When it’s time to sell your home, the exterior is just as important as the interior. Usually, curb appeal has a visual impact on buyers and increases the competitive value of the property. Are you looking for ways to make your home’s exterior more attractive? Here are some tips to consider.

  1. Add an upper overlay to your entrance

Imagine arriving home in a rainstorm without an umbrella or a raincoat. As you think about getting out of your car, you realize how soaked you will be just from opening your front door. If your front door had a bit of cover, you would get inside still dry; this is why you should have an upper overlay. Apart from its functionality, a covered entrance enhances curb appeal. If your home is a colonial-style one, it works even better with a little opening covered with a pediment. By adding definition to the entry, covered porches are great for Craftsman homes and cottages. Besides, it is possible to extend your patio if it fits naturally with the rest of the house.

  1. Hang a lantern

Appropriate light fixtures add definition and depth to your home’s exterior. For example, if you live in a farmhouse or an old-style home, a traditional lantern fitting would blend in well, while nautical-style lanterns may be perfect for Cape Cod-style homes. Lantern fixtures come in varied designs, and with a little bit of expert help, you will find one that fits your home. Besides adding illumination and beauty to your home, these lighting fixtures may act as deterrents against pests and other unwanted wildlife in your space. If you live in an area where this is a problem, contact wildlife removal burlington for expert help. 

  1. Change your main entrance door

You may have a plain old house, but a little thought given to your entrance door could make all the difference. Intricate styles or designs on doors have a visual effect on the exterior of the home. There are wooden doors that incorporate glass panes, fiber panels, or ornamented metals to enhance the appeal. Did you know glass lightens up the robust look of any architectural structure? If that is your choice, settle for Plexiglas, which is lightweight and shatter-resistant.

  1. Install permanent planters and flagstones

If gardening is not your thing, you can use permanent planters to beautify your home’s surroundings. These planters offer an all year round opportunity to decorate your home’s exterior with a variety of flowers and accents. Flagstones (otherwise known as pavers) add a pop of colour to your walkway, porch, driveway, or patio. When these two are placed together, the deep colour contrasts break up a plain house’s monotony. If used in your backyard, it could upgrade your outdoor refuge.

Your home’s exterior affects how other buildings in the neighborhood are perceived, and influences a buyer’s first impression when you have to sell it. Keep in mind that forcing an unrelated style to your home’s overall design could make it tacky. Better yet, to be on the safer side, seek expert advice or stick to simple decorative pieces.