Whether you’re looking to sell, or just want to upgrade your place, curb appeal makes a world of difference.
What is this dark magic?!
What is this dark magic?!
What is this dark magic?!
2. And who wouldn't want to host a party in this Mad Men-inspired makeover?
Play up the genre of your place to add instant character. Do you have a '60s vibe, ranch-style home? Look into retro accent colors and mod exterior fixtures.
3. Or get cozy in this lurking-to-lovely transformation?
Tall trees and shrubs can make a small house look smaller. Look for lush ground cover plants and add a few pops of color to build more dimension to your walkway.
5. And check out this evolution from demon house to dream house:
Patterned tile accents to your walkway can add color and personality to a neutral-toned house.
6. This home went from kind of creepy to totally classy.
Change the trajectory and length of your walkway to make for a grander entrance on a short lot.
7. And this door can now show its face in the neighborhood.
A brightly colored door is a great way to draw attention to your house and make it feel inviting. Check out this guide to pick the perfect color.
8. This grim nightmare became a walk in the park.
The contrast between a lighter walkway and darker mulch creates an illusion of length to a smaller entrance.
9. And this house was totally basic until it got some makeup.
Use a light trim color to highlight the architectural lines of the house. This will add more shape and dimension to your home's overall appearance.
10. Some houses need a fully-loaded front lawn to seal the deal.
Adding a few steps to your walkway and framing a small garden with a fence adds more interest to a smaller front yard.
11. While others can benefit from a few window boxes.
That was easy. You can buy them here.
12. Faux shutters turned this weird bank into a respectable home:
Get the boards cut at the hardware store and you won’t even need a saw. Get the instructions at House Logic.
13. And this brown paradise got some interesting contrast:
Also, contrasting colors draw more attention to the windows.
14. This home got a pergola and shed its granny vibe.
Remove any wrought iron gates that can dwarf an already small entrance.
15. While this one got instantly cozier with a front door overhang.
Add an awning or overhang to add dimension and substance to simpler ranch-style house.
And for more easy curb appeal ideas, go here.