Homes with great curb appeal not only make you the envy of
every neighbor on your street and provide a great first impression for
guests, but they also offer increased value and take less time to sell.
There are many simple, quick and low-cost curb appeal improvements that
you can tackle over the weekend, or even in a day, to give your
Keller home an
inviting, uplifting spirit.
Add or repair a fence.
Make
the most of your home’s appearance by considering the details. Looking
for a quick way to spruce up your home’s exterior? Adding or repairing a
fence to your property is a great value add with a relatively small
investment.
In order to determine the perfect fence design for
your home, you should first consider the end function you are most
concerned with, such as curb appeal, protection from the elements or
privacy. While building or repairing a fence can definitely be a DIY
project that you tackle on your own, many homeowners struggle trying to
ensure their fence gate is sag-free and square.
Before starting your
project, visit the home improvement retailer near you to purchase a gate kit like those from Homax to reduce sagging and maintain use and
longevity over time. These kits include everything you’ll need to build a
custom sized gate, add to a pre-fab gate application or repair a sagging
gate.
Emphasize your home’s best features.
Updating
window and door trim is a great way to enhance your home’s look, style
and personality. One simple update can be made by coordinating window
trim paint color with your landscaping, window boxes or fence for an
integrated look. Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to
update and protect the exterior of your home, with many retailers
offering paint under $30 per gallon.
The color of your home's
exterior features, such as fences and window boxes, should also be
considered when choosing plants to landscape for added curb appeal. Mix
things up and strive for four-season color. Additionally, be sure to
group your plants so they have plenty of room to spread by researching
how tall and wide the mature plants will be.
In addition to your
fence and trim, your shutters are also an important exterior feature
that contributes to curb appeal. When painting shutters, it is best to
use a gloss or semi-gloss sheen to create a spectacular finish. If you
want them to stand out, you can even consider painting them in a
contrasting color; however, if you prefer they are subtle, paint them
just a few shades darker than your house.
Park in style.
Your
garage can be an area of both function and beauty, and it is a large
surface that can potentially draw attention through color. Choose a
garage door style that is most complementary to the architecture of your
home, and accentuate it by choosing a color that complements all your
exterior elements. One tip is to match your garage door with your home’s
base color or front door color, especially if it’s a dominant part of
the front facade.
You can also beautifully highlight the
architectural beauty of your garage door by incorporating one of your
Keller home’s accent or trim colors for an additional point of interest. For an
added pop of color, consider matching the garage door color with a
subtler part of the exterior, such as your grout color or the darkest
tones of your brick or stone.
Whether it's selling your home or finding a new one, we have designed this site so that you can quickly and easily locate the information you are looking for. The Grove Team's client-centered approach results in the best possible outcome for you. Please contact us now to begin the process of achieving your dreams in home ownership.
