So you’ve got some spare cash and want to put some more value into your home. Or you’re getting ready to sell and want to make an improvement which will push your home into the next tier of value. Save the big cash for major projects. Update your porch — and curb appeal — with these inexpensive tips.
When you’re hoping to add curb appeal to your home, look no further than the part that’s closest to the curb: your porch. A porch makeover can help you make a great first impression on visitors, and it provides you with a pleasant place to spend some time, whether you’re living in Donelson, or Germantown. Here are a few ways you can update your porch’s look without spending more than $1,000.
Update your home entry way
Almost nothing can make a front porch pop more than a freshly painted door… or an entirely new door! Doors are where people first glimpse a home’s personality, after all. Keep in mind that paint shows up more intensely outside than on the swatch. Light colors, for example, tend to wash out! So always test multiple samples. And if you’re considering updating your door entirely, it’s not hard to find a fantastic craftsman door!
If you don’t need a custom size, you can usually get one for under $1k even after installation. A new door can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your home. Transom style doors usually work for the most up-to-date look
Improve the Little Things
Add appeal with interesting door and mail-related hardware. Unique and substantial door handles, door knockers, vintage mailboxes, doorbells — they all add new interest. Just be sure to look for quality solid metal, nothing too kitschy.
Add some visual interest
A welcoming sitting area or porch swing can add warmth. But if you have no room for a porch swing? Pair a couple of small porch chairs with bright throw pillows. You can make your porch both beautiful and functional.
Using cedar or painted wood to beef up columns can make a huge difference, especially on a newer cookie-cutter home. You can always remove the white manufactured shutters and have rustic painted cottage-style shutters added for a custom look. Also, trim your windows and add larger trim space around your door. Adding a flagstone step, or even a stone veneer to your foundation front can also add style and substance.
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