You do not have to spend a lot of money to increase the appeal and value of your home. While total remodels help, there are easier cost-effective things you can do that add beauty and make your home feel more welcoming. Here are four things you can do right away.
Enhance the Landscape
Your home’s yard is one of the first things visitors notice. Unattractive landscapes send a message that the home’s interior might also be unattractive and poorly maintained, even when, in truth, your home’s interior is gorgeous. Easy changes to make include the following:
Tidy the lawn by adding new grass seed or sod. Keep the lawn looking its best by fertilizing and watering as necessary, plus using an edger to trim grass near sidewalks so it doesn’t spill over.
Define flowerbeds with edging materials, such as bricks or cut stone and keep beds weeded.
Remove scraggly plants and replace them with healthy plants. Don’t forget to add a few colorful flowers or shrubs for extra appeal.
Add a New Front Door
Your front door acts as a focal point and can enhance or detract from the overall impression of your home. An attractive front door automatically lends beauty to the home and sets a positive impression of what might be on the other side. Get rid of your old door or refinish it with a beautiful varnish or paint color.
While you are at it, take a look at the door handle. If it is just a brass knob or is otherwise plain or unattractive, consider replacing it with something more majestic and welcoming.
Add New Siding or Paint
A fresh coat of paint or new siding immediately improves your home’s appearance. If paint or siding is already in good repair and you don’t want to replace it, make sure the color and vibrancy shines through by washing all exterior walls. Depending on your home’s style, you might consider painting the trim a new color even if you are not planning to paint the walls.
Install New Bathroom and Kitchen Hardware
Attractive and stylish hardware makes a big difference in the kitchen and bathroom. Generic-looking stainless steel faucets and cabinet hardware lack charm and do nothing to enhance a home’s appeal or value. When you do not have the time or money to give your bathroom or kitchen a full upgrade, consider changing out boring hardware for fixtures that have more style. Ideas for attractive finishes include oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or brass if your home’s decor style is traditional or old world. For a more modern look, choose polished chrome or gold plated finishes.
Don’t wait to take these steps until you are ready to sell your home. Increasing your home’s appeal can lift your mood and enhance your quality of life more than you might expect, and these easy home and landscape changes take little time but bring big rewards.
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