If the exterior of your home or yard is looking a little boring, drab, or weathered, you don’t have to break the bank to breathe some life back into it. In fact, your home could be the envy of the block with just a few minor changes and upgrades that work on almost any budget.
These 12 home projects will instantly give your home a curb appeal upgrade.
Just a small change here and a minor tweak there can give the exterior of your home a serious facelift.
1. Add shutters or planter boxes
Adding shutters and/or planter boxes to the front windows of your home will instantly give it character, charm, and a bit of class. Paint the planters to match the shutters or mix-match colors for a unique twist. Opt for bright colored flowers to draw attention to a neutral colored home.
2. Highlight windows with contrasting paint
Paint the trim of standout windows with a bright or contrasting color to the rest of the home. Small details like this can make a world of difference to the look of your home, just be sure to do some sanding to remove any old paint that might be remaining, it will not only make the new paint job look better but last longer too.
3. Add a unique pathway
Adding a brick, stone, or gravel pathway to the front door of your home won’t just look beautiful but it’s practical too. Get creative and play around with different bricks, stones, or other designs to create a unique look that none of your neighbors have. Need some ideas? The DIY Network has some great tutorials.
4. Paint your front door
One of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to improve the curb appeal of your home is to paint the front door a bold and contrasting color. The pop of color will set your home apart from your neighbors and create a warm and welcoming entryway for guests.
5. Display a wreath or two
Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas! They are a wonderful way to create warmth to the exterior of your home and can be hung during any season. You can either pick up a seasonal wreath from your local home goods store, or you can create your own!
6. Focus on symmetry
The human eye is naturally drawn to symmetry. To do the same for the exterior of your home, keep decor, furniture, and landscaping symmetrical on both sides, it helps make the home aesthetic pleasing to the eye.
7. Build a porch swing or bench
If you have a front porch or deck, but you don’t have a porch swing or bench, you’ve certainly been missing out on a major opportunity for some curb appeal. A porch swing with beautiful cushions is a great way to instantly upgrade your home, but a bench or some rocking chairs works great too. Want to build your own? Morning Chores has a few great ideas.
8. Display planters
Planter boxes can be expensive when you buy them pre-made from the hardware store, but why do that when there are so many fun DIY ideas? Get creative and use baskets, buckets or painted wood for planters and display them in your front yard or near the entryway to your home.
9. Plant evergreen shrubbery
Head to the home improvement store and pick up some shrubbery that will last year-round. Evergreen shrubbery is generally very affordable (think $3-$10 a plant) and easy to plant. They are also super low maintenance as well, always a plus!
10. Upgrade your mailbox
Whether you have a mailbox that stands near the curb or one that is mounted on your home, adding a new mailbox can create a subtle, but noticeable change. DIY Projects offers some great homemade project ideas, just be sure you’re following the mail regulations in your city or state.
11. Design new house numbers
Old and faded address numbers can not only make it difficult for people to locate your house, but they can also bring curb appeal down. Upgrade the exterior of your home with brand new address numbers that show a bit of personality – need inspiration? Curbly has lots of great ideas.
12. Pressure wash your siding
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Sometimes a little cleaning is all that’s needed to make the exterior of your home really pop. Pressure washing your siding, roof, or sidewalk can go a long way when it comes to curb appeal. No need to pay the professionals either, check your local hardware store as they will often let you rent a pressure washing machine for the fraction of cost.
