Interiors float my boat, but exteriors rate key in the overall design flow to create curb appeal.
What is the first thing seen by neighbors, guests or potential buyers?
Morning, afternoon, and evening- the back of the house may be the brains, but the front of the house curb appeal packs the decorative brawn.
SAFAVIEH Outdoor Living Karoo Beach House Blue Bench
18 in. Round Aged Ivory Cast Stone Floral Step Stone or Wall Plaque (set of 3)
Late last week we began the create curb appeal process with the removal of the large oak tree in our front yard.
Springtime is the right time to spruce things up around the old homestead.
Days tend to be comfortable, longer than those of late winter, and conducive to activities that promote seasonal beautification.
We’re not quite at the point in the removal process to share photos, but thankfully we are at the point where when wind gusts of hurricane season blow we won’t be more frantic than usual.
Future DIY project pieces.
Let’s look at a few big impact, small investment ways to create curb appeal.
Espalier is the art of growing a plant along a flat surface.
1 : a plant (such as a fruit tree) trained to grow flat against a support (such as a wall)
2 : a railing or trellis on which fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow flat.
Click here for a great diamond patterned trellis vine wall tutorial.
Train up a vine in the way you want it grow and when it thrives it will beautifully create curb appeal.
Front door fabulous is not difficult or expensive to achieve.
New door hardware, a decorative entry door kick plate, security door bell, and/or house numbers instantly attract the eye and welcome style home.
Lush and lovely.
Southern Living – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn
Princeton 2-Light Antique Brass Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce
St. Charles 2-light Aged Brass Outdoor Wall Mount Wall Lantern Sconce
Signature Hardware Griggs Solid Brass Keyed Entry Single Door Handleset
Spacious Brown Copper Metal Wall Mounted Mailbox
Darlene Door Knocker
Schlage Brass Kick Plate
Unique door knockers enhance the look of an exterior entry door.
Bronze Door Handle Fist & Ball Door Knocker
Knock, Knock!
Who’s there?
Theodore!
Theodore who?
Theodore knocker is beautiful!
Fantastic lanterns!
Wonder what caught my eye with this door knocker?
Painting an existing front door is a sure way to create curb appeal as is the addition of a new or refreshed mailbox.
Outdoor planters add color to your front porch and walkways.
Southern Living – Photography by Robbie Caponetto
Take the create curb appeal party from plain to front porch palette perfection with a can or three of spray paint in your favorite designer color.
Curb appeal is not strictly a spring or summer consideration.
As seasons change, so do outdoor décor options.
Bright colors with a whimsical twist take to a summer color palette, but they also keep beautiful company with the classic neutrals and deep rich tones of fall outdoor accessories.
Color source of information Domino reports Yardzen’s 2022 Outdoor Living Trends report indicates searches for houses painted in shades of dark dusty blue jumped 200 percent year over one year.
Newburyport Blue HC-155
Benjamin Moore’s Newburyport Blue is the leader in the color trend search.
Exterior lighting adds ambiance, direction, and safety to an entryway.
Solar walkway lights, landscape lighting, hanging pendants, LED flush mount outdoor ceiling lights and wall mount lighting can be found at home improvement and discount retail stores in a large variety of finishes to coordinate with the style flow you are trying to achieve.
We love the look of the LED flush mount ceiling light we installed a couple of years ago.
Southern Living- Photography Laurey W. Glenn
Shutters and trim hardware frame windows resulting in a finished look.
First impressions make lasting impressions.
Investments to the front of the house create curb appeal interest and brings impressive results.
RailiCA Design
The hunt is now on for a new exterior light fixture.
