Updating the house exterior design always seems like a weeks-long process, especially if you see many changes your house needs. However, that doesn’t need to be the case. You don’t need to plan a major exterior refurbishment to change the looks of your house – the smaller, but also cost-effective additions can give your home a different vibe and make desired to change an outcome. Whether you’re interested in selling or just want to make some improvements for your own enjoyment, adding curb appeal is often an easy and inexpensive way to make your house look nicer and boost its value.
Garden adds an instant boost
The best way to change your house exterior design without having to change the house itself is by adding a touch (or more than just a touch) of greenery. Roses bring a touch of the old era, while many colourful flowerbeds bring a childhood smile to people’s faces. Different house designs certainly can implicate that certain gardening patterns will bring their glory back, but trust your own style and go for the colours you like, as you are the person that will enjoy the update the most.
Planting a tree will continue to make a difference
A tree is a special delight, not only as an accent piece, but it also adds to the house value with its growth. Throughout the seasons it will give you different colours and spreading its branches around the yard will only add to the value – on paper and on sight likewise. The additional bonus is the shade that it provides, the lawn that doesn’t dry out in summer and a place for a true family piece – a swing.
Keep the lawn in top shape
The classic green lawn always reminds me of the suburbs and the fooling around the neighbourhood just before the dinner and bet at 9 pm. The simplicity and the brightening green give the house a polished look, the one not too hard to maintain (although be aware that grass can dry out on the strong summer sun), and the statement piece of green all year long.
Switch the façade
One of the most obvious changes to your home is the colour of it. Even though the white or off-white look clean and are the most obvious choice, check if you have some policies in your neighbourhood regarding the colours of the house. If there are no rules, why don’t you try stepping up the game and adding a pop of yellow, orange, or green? The soft pastel could easily make your house stand out as a candy of the neighbourhood, especially if you match it with the flower garden in front of it.
Change the entrance
Coming to the house, you have to enter through the door (at least you should). Changing the door, try to follow the existing exterior design or invest in a few details, like hardware or the doorstep that will completely fit into the exterior. That way the difference will be obvious and you still won‘t break the bank. The eye is in details, and you simply can’t miss the unavoidable detail of each house – its doors.
Pergola or covered porch for the outdoors chill session
People all around the world know Australia for its outside parties and outdoors lifestyle. It is not a wonder to imagine a nice porch with lounge couches and a barbecue in front of a bungalow in Queensland or few pergolas near Sydney with the lanterns next to the pool for the al fresco dining experience. The best part is that this investment is the one that isn’t expensive but instantly raises the value and the looks of the property. Pergola can also be covered so that even on a rainy day there is a place to be outside and rest in the fresh air.
Add some accent colour on the door and windows
You do not have to paint the whole house to give your home a new colour. Just like adding highlights to the hair, you could try painting highlights on your home. A new wash of the same colour on the windows and window sills, on the door or the door frame, even the pillars of the porch and flower vases can be the ‘new’ touches to your home.
Window boxes for a bougee flower house
Another home improvement décor, which can be recycled and upcycled while looking brand new, are the window boxes filled with flowers of one colour. The house curb appeal will be top-notch, and the best part is that different materials for the boxes can add a different vibe to it: a wooden for a cottage look, a copper for the traditional, and the washed toned for the beach vibe.
Trail to the house delight
Another small refurbish project can be creating a path to your entrance, thus adding to the house symmetry and the vibe of home. A path made of stones with the flowers and bushes around can be the dose of romance that you need after a long day at work, or the short meditative walk to let go of the outside pressure and enter the home zone. A regular concrete path is easier compared to the stone path, but do pay attention to your house and the existing exterior style – this small addition can make a world of change.
Add a pop of light
Accent lighting provides a dose of romance, and a European charm that adds to the house exterior design. Fixtures can add accent lighting to trees or the house or can illuminate a walking path. The perk that the lightning can add to the house parties can make you feel like you are always on the vacation, and the fact that you can enjoy the outside of your home every part of the day completes your freedom in choosing to stay inside or outside.
Redo the driveway
The driveway is a piece of the exterior puzzle that you may not notice if it’s in great shape. However, if your driveway has taken a beating, does not match the style of your home, or you don’t have it and you have a car, it could be dragging down your home’s curb appeal. Brick, masonry or stained concrete can all make for beautiful, durable driveways, just stick to the existing design.
