Why You Should Invest in Curb Appeal Home Improvements
The exterior curb appeal is an important element for any home.
Are you wondering if you should invest in exterior curb appeal improvements? Unlike basic indoor renovations, adding those finishing touches to the exterior of your home can really boost its desirability. Before you begin making unnecessary home renovation updates, take a look at some of the most common curb appeal boosters.
Exterior Home Improvements That Boost Value
Paint Your Door: Painting your front door adds more exterior curb appeal points than you might think. If you have a white, taupe or even black door, chances are you are lacking some major oomph from the street. Popular door colors include red, dark grey, sage and even coral. All four of these colors are sophisticated, inviting and bold.
Plant Shrubs: Also known as hardscaping, trees and shrubs are the foundation for your front yard. Consider adding a few shrubs that frame the pathway to your front door. If you have poor soil conditions, you can add height and drama to your exterior by planting shrubs in large urns that flank the front door.
Landscape Lighting: Once you have a few shrubs or trees in place, landscape lighting will help boost your home’s curb appeal at night. Make sure the lighting directs toward your garden elements to enhance their placement and the architecture of your home.
Remove Eyesores: If you have an eyesore on your property, such as a fire hydrant or a utility box, there are home improvements you can still make to boost your home’s appeal. Contact your city and planning department to find out what restrictions you might have with fire hydrants. If possible, consider planting colorful flowers around the base of the hydrant to help it blend in. If you are trying to hide other eyesores, such as a utility box or an old tree stump, the same rules apply. Foundation plantings that disguise or minimize will serve as a pleasing distraction.
The right home improvement projects will make your home more appealing.
Clean Your Gutters: Out with all those old leaves! Make sure your home is clean and presentable and looks maintained if you really want to boost its exterior curb appeal. Clean all debris from the home and make sure you trim tree branches as needed to open up your home’s architecture.
Pretty Windows: From the outside, elegant window coverings can really boost your home’s curb appeal. Don’t just settle on aluminum blinds. Purchase window coverings with a print or with tie backs so you can allow your home’s interior lights to glow softly through the curtains in the evening.
Make Your Exterior Inviting
Whether you are preparing your home for an anticipated sale or are fixing up a property you hope to live in for a while, you need to know why you should be investing in curb appeal improvements. While you may be convinced future buyers will fall in love with granite countertops or pedestal sinks in the bath, if you can’t get buyers in the door because your home doesn’t look appealing from the outside, it doesn’t really matter what resides behind that front door.
These simple home improvements offer the most bang for your buck and promise to beautify the exterior of your Massachusetts home. Contact us today for a free quote and a design consultation.
