Congratulations on moving into your new home! But even though you are finally in your home, it feels foreign–and this is a familiar feeling among new homeowners. The solution is personalizing the property to match your style, needs, and aesthetic taste.
If you are ready to undertake this DIY project, here are seven tips to transform your home’s exterior after moving–on a budget.
Door Ideas To Transform Your Home’s Exterior After Moving
Color the Front Door
The front door is the centerpiece of your home’s facade, representing security and style. An appealing, welcoming front door can revive your entry. Plus, most exterior paint costs about $35 a gallon, making it one of the cheapest ways to boost your home’s curb appeal.
While neutral colors are fine, a bold one will add a striking visual presence. Dark colors like brown, gray, or black are always in style. Deep red or dark blue is also an excellent choice if you want more color. Or ask us for advice on ideas for the color of your front door.
However, make sure the front door matches your home’s color palette. Properly prep the surface before painting, and you’ll get the most vibrant result for years.
Update House Number and Mailbox
House numbers and mailboxes can be a small piece of an exterior look, but their impact is anything but minor. Creative house number designs can up your curb appeal game while adding your style to the outside.
However, consider your home’s architectural style when updating the house number and mailbox. For example, a streamlined house number design works well for a contemporary home, while unique number designs with more flourish work excellent on cottage-style houses. The same applies to mailbox patterns.
Next, choose the materials (concrete, corten steel, or wood) and placement to tie the vision together.
Clean and Pressure Wash
A clean outside instantly refreshes the home’s exterior. So, get the dirt, mold, mildew, and grime out of your driveways, walkways, decks, patio, and outdoor furniture.
Rent a pressure washer to remove stains from the walkway, gutter, siding, and whatever else looks grungy. Start with the least-powerful nozzle and work your way up. Cleaning your metal roof and siding will also improve the look and durability. Begin with removing debris, then scrub the surface with a cleaning solution and thoroughly rinse with a garden hose.
Lighten Up the Exterior
The evening aesthetic plays a crucial role in your home’s exterior vibe, curb appeal, and security. But illuminating the outside is more than just adding a few bulbs to the front door.
Mix and match with different lighting options for different parts of the house. For example, you can use:
- Wall lights for patios, entryways, and garages
- Ceiling lights or hanging lights for porches and covered patio
- Post light or pier mount lights for walkways and driveways
- Security lights in the alleys, entryways, and garages
- Landscape light to enhance your garden features.
Also, most outdoor lighting fixtures are designed for either damp or wet location use. Depending on the positioning, check the fixture’s wet or damp rating before purchase.
Landscaping
Nothing makes a home more welcoming than a lush green garden, walkways bound by aesthetic planters, and florals coloring the exterior vibrant. It’s undoubtedly the most budget-friendly way to transform the property – leverage it for your home, too.
Opt for plants that complement your entryways. Add window boxes to your first-floor window. Ideally, you can plant different plants and flowers to give your home a more colorful and welcoming look.
But fake plants can also do wonders if you struggle to keep natural plants alive. This way, you can add greenery without investing much time and effort to maintain it.
Outdoor Furniture and Decor
Though a little pricey, investing in quality outdoor furniture will make your exterior more inviting and extend the living area to the outdoors–a golden cheat way for indoor-outdoor living enthusiasts.
Start by creating designated zones for the outdoor space. For example, an inexpensive lounge chair and a coffee table can create the perfect relaxation area. Second-hand patio furniture can also make a great outdoor dining area.
Consider repurposing old indoor furniture with a fresh coat of outdoor paint and weather-resistant cushion. Thrift store finds, and garage sales are also goldmines for budget-friendly outdoor furniture and decor.
Garage Door
Garages can take up as much as one-third of your house’s exterior—you can’t forget to glam it up. The best way is to start with the door.
Give your garage door a new look with a wood stain to match your freshly stained front door or a fresh coat of paint, complementing the home. A pop of color and refreshed feels will give your home a fantastic appearance – and spike resale value.
Even better, you can give it a carriage door illusion with a drill or waterproof glue. While the door will still open up instead of out, this slight change will transform your home’s presence in the neighborhood.
Time for Action
Your home’s exterior is equally important as the interior look of the house. Neglecting it can leave your home looking shabby, dull, and disorganized–no matter how beautifully you’ve decorated the inside.
People often assume that revamping their home’s exterior will cost a fortune—and while this can be true in several cases, there are always cost-effective options to do the same magic. The above-shared ideas are such inexpensive ways to get started and give your home a new, mesmerizing look.
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