What your home looks like on the outside sets the tone for what potential buyers (and even guests) expect when they enter your home. Most people buy a house that they have an emotional response to, so what the curb looks like could make or break the sale.
However, decorating does not have to cost you a fortune. Here are some great ways to decorate the outside of your home:
Start with the obvious
The first step to beautifying the outside of your home is to start with the glaringly obvious. For example: if your lawn is overrun with weeds or the grass is extremely long, have it cut down and weeded.
A messy front yard will be the first thing that a potential buyer sees and it might tell them to not look any further.
Add new accessories
Adding a new post box or outside light fixture can give the outside an instant makeover. If you are not keen on spending too much money, simply buy a tin of paint and give the post box and wooden fencing a fresh lick of paint – it will definitely make a huge difference to the home.
Liven up the driveway
A driveway is there for cars to park and as a result, we often forget about it. A tired driveway can easily be refreshed and add value to your home.
All you need to do is put a little effort into removing weeds and other plants growing through the cracks, fix any potholes developing and give it a general tidying up.
Add some plants
A quick way to liven up the garden is to add new plants to the flower beds. When working on flower beds, adding larger mature plants is a lot easier and less expensive than buying an array of smaller plants. Larger, more mature plants also tend to have a greater impact and create more interest than smaller plants do.
Create a welcoming veranda
A home with an empty porch can look plain and cold. Having furniture – chairs and a table – on your veranda creates an inviting environment for visitors to sit down and relax.
Before you start decorating outside, take a walk around the garden and see what would have the greatest impact. Remember, redecorating is all about improving your curb appeal and adding value to the home. With this in mind, you can avoid wasting money on small and irrelevant decorations or designs.
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