10 Ideas for Enhancing Curb Appeal
How was your weekend?! We were able to sneak away and go camping in a beautiful remote spot (I’ll try to share some photos later this week). This is always the time of year, I want to be outside 24/7. In addition to outdoor activities, I also try to find as many outdoor projects to tackle as possible. I like soaking up spring and the good weather it brings… now more than ever. It has provided a nice escape from being trapped inside. As much as I like crossing those outdoor and exterior tasks off our list, I love knowing that our enhanced curb appeal is great for resale value (more on that topic here & here). It also helps contribute to our beautiful neighborhood. If you’re looking for ways to enhance your curb appeal, click through for 10 ideas ranging from easy and budget-friendly to more difficult. Spending a few hours power washing or simply painting your front door can make a huge impact.
#1 // Update Your Mailbox
At our previous home, we did a little mailbox switcharoo, that modernized our mid century rambler. The existing mailbox is on the left (obviously, haha!) and my DIY is on the right. Those little exterior details all contribute to the big picture and overall image of your home. Something as simple as updating your mailbox can really enhance your curb appeal and doesn’t cost much money.
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#2 // Power Wash
A couple weeks ago, Emmett and I spent the day power washing our entire patio and exterior furnishings. It’s always my favorite outdoor chore because it’s instant gratification. I’m always amazed how dirty things get over the course of a year. In the above image, we are power washing our neighbor’s deck. That paint tutorial is coming to the blog later this week or next… stay tuned (the big reveal will be later this summer because we’re still waiting on furniture)! Anyway- giving your home exterior, sidewalk, patio, planters, and outdoor furniture a nice cleaning with the power washer always makes things shine. I’ll link our power washer below- it’s budget friendly and does a great job!
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#3 // Add Window Planter Boxes
I’m such a fan of window planters because they’re fun to update seasonally and they instantly add charm & character to any home exterior. The one pictured above is the one I just planted outside on our patio a couple weeks ago (that’s our kitchen window). By the end of summer, this arrangement will be giant and overflowing!
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#4 // Update Your Exterior Doors
Last fall, we replaced our front door and garage doors, which made such a big difference in terms of aesthetic. Whether you want to replace them entirely or just give them a fresh coat of paint and new door hardware, updating your exterior doors is a smart investment that also creates better curb appeal.
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#5 // Style Your Front Porch
If you have a front porch, I’d recommend adding planters, furniture (if you have the space), and even an outdoor area rug or doormat. Styling your front porch is an awesome way to improve the look of your home and make it more functional. At our first home (pictured above), we had the space for a dining set, which was really beautiful and convenient. Emmett and I loved having drinks outside and people watching.
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#6 // Focus on Your Landscaping
Landscaping can be costly, but it’s well worth it. If you already have great landscaping, the key is to maintain it and keep it looking nice or well-kept. Plants, mulch, pavers, and landscape lighting can totally change the way the exterior of a home looks.
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#7 // Paint Your Exterior
I know painting your exterior sounds like a massive chore (and it is), but paint has the power to impact your exterior aesthetic the most. Remember at our previous home when we transformed our carport with paint? It was a night and day difference! I also painted the balcony at our current home, which has me wondering if we should paint the entire house. I love the way it turned out!
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#8 // Style Your Door
I love seeing a styled front door! Integrating a doormat, seasonal planters, beautiful hardware, and even a fun door knocker can really help your front entry feel unique. I found that vintage horse door knocker on Etsy (there is a big roundup here), and it’s one thing I wish I could’ve brought with us to our current home when we moved. What a special find!
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#9 // Swap Your House Numbers
Replacing your house numbers is another great way to enhance your curb appeal and represent your personal aesthetic. I always enjoy choosing new house numbers that reflect the architecture of our home!
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#10 // Update Your Exterior Lighting
I have fond memories of my mom shouting, “We’ll leave the light on for ya!” as I would run out the door during my teenage years. Ha! I still look at porch lights and think of that. I love turning on our exterior lights once the sun goes down. There is something special about walking up to our home at night when it’s all lit up. Replacing your dated exterior lighting and porch lights can make a big difference in terms of curb appeal both during the daytime and evening hours.
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Do you have any other ideas for enhancing curb appeal? I’m loving tinkering around outside lately, and will gladly add more chores to my list. I still need to share our garden and post about it. I’m just waiting for my HVAC panels to come in before I can photograph the totally finished space. I’m equally excited to share our neighbor’s deck we tackled. Most items I ordered have been super delayed because of the pandemic, but we are slowly moving forward. I hope you all have a great week ahead!