Since our job is usually located on the front exterior of so many homes, it’s hard not to notice the work that goes into landscaping, décor, and yard maintenance. In honor of that, we have some really amazing curb appeal ideas that will make you proud to call your property home.
Assess and Plan!
Before you dive into any projects, you will want to get a good assessment of your current curb appeal status. Go out to your sidewalk or even across the street and view your yard. Put yourself in a passerby’s shoes. What do you notice? What would you like to notice? Are there elements that make you happy or not-so-happy? Go from there. Jot down all your curb appeal ideas!
Here’s some more to help you along!
#1. Install Window Boxes
You might not hear a lot of pressure washers suggest this because they are honestly not fun to clean around, BUT they are very ascetically pleasing! Window boxes with beautiful flowers can give an old world look to a modern home, as well as add a splash of color to match the house’s scheme. Be sure to keep them maintained! It’s no use having broken window boxes with dead flowers in them.
#2. Paint the Front Door
This one might be in every curb appeal ideas article, but there’s a reason. It’s fairly easy to do and it can make your house pop! A fresh coat of paint on even the smallest element of a picture can change it monumentally. Very important to note, however, is to be sure of the color. Picking a color that goes against the color scheme of the house is a big mistake. Choose one that you are fonder of. Red is always a traditional choice, but here are some more ideas!
#3. Add Seating to Your Front Porch
Create a welcoming look with some chairs and maybe a little side table. Be sure to pick out furniture that is not falling apart or ragged. If you have an awning, you can even add throw pillows and cushions to give a cozy feel. It might just create a new chill spot for everyone!
#4. Install Special Lighting
Showing off your house along with a legendary tree in your front yard is easy during the day, but spectacular with property lighting at night. Even adding a row of lights along your walkway adds a particular curb appeal that applies to safety as well as design. There are even solar light figures that don’t require any wiring and are easy to install!
#5. Upgrade Your Mailbox
Take that old mailbox and spray paint a fresh coat on to give it a “just like new” look! If your mailbox is on a post in your yard, dress up the surrounding area. Plant a flower garden around it that will make you and your mail carrier smile.
#6. Plant a Tree or Shrub
Notice a bare spot in the yard? Plant a tree or shrub to fill the space. Make sure it’s a tree that will help your yard look fuller, but not cluttered. Do your research on what native trees work best in your area here.
#7. Pressure Wash Forgotten Areas
You already know about pressure washing your walkway and driveway, but what about some hardscape areas that could use it? Check out the natural border of rocks or bricks lining your garden beds or look at your paver stepping stones. Could they use a little love? Giving a good pressure washing to these elements will help keep them looking fresh and fabulous!
Bottom Line for Curb Appeal Ideas
We hope some of these ideas can be adopted for your yard or at least get you started in beautifying it! Keep in mind that perfection is in the mind and eye of the beholder and the most important onlooker to impress is yourself (as long as you’re not prepping the house to sell).
Looking for a pressure washing expert that can help enhance the beauty of your hardscapes, house exterior and more? Look no further! So Clean has been serving commercial and residential accounts in Greer SC for over 10 years. We will make your exterior surfaces beautiful once again! Contact us today!
