Does your home have curb appeal? Curb appeal refers to the way your home looks from the street to yourself, people walking by, or potential buyers. There’s nothing like going home to a house with a well maintained lawn, clean siding, flower beds, and an overall welcoming appearance. 

Curb appeal will also play an important role in selling a home. The way the home looks is the first impression a potential buyer will have. It will tell them whether or not the home looks well taken care of or if the home has some work that needs done. Not sure where to start? Here are some ways you can add curb appeal to your home:

Clean It Up

Over time, walkways begin to crack, paint chips off, plants overgrow, and surfaces become tinted with dirt. Luckily, this is an easier fix. Power wash your walkway, porch, and driveway to lift the dirt, and trim back any bushes or unruly flower beds. Seed the patchy areas of your yard, and pick up any garbage or clutter items. Having a decluttered and touched up yard can make all the difference.

Create a Welcoming Entryway

If your patio or entryway is full of neutrals and lacking in decor, give it a facelift with a pop of color, potted plants, a chic doormat and outdoor rug, and some furniture pieces. A few great ways to add color are by painting the front door, choosing a color scheme and incorporating it into your flower pots and decor, and by getting seasonal flowers.

Replace the Walkway 

If your walkway is cracking, uneven, and unsafe, it may be time to think about a redo. Bricks, stamped concrete, and pavers will give your home an updated, modern look. If you want your walkway to look more natural, stone, sectional flagstones, and slate are great options. If you’d like, take the extra step to line up mulch along the edges of your walkway and plant some flowers or spider plants.

Build a Front Porch

Building a porch is a great way to add curb appeal, and even a small porch can add loads of character to the front of a home. You can go all out with a wrap-around or keep it small and simple with a portico. Customize the porch by adding columns, railings, skirtings, and a base that match the style of your home.