7 Straightforward Remodeling Tips to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal
With the ever-tightening housing market, buying or building a new home may seem out of the picture for the time being. Remodeling parts of your home (or your entire home) may prove more feasible for your budget. Or you may find yourself looking to remodel your home to get more out of your home’s resale value. The great thing about remodeling is that you can remodel room by room or piece by piece without needing to find alternate housing.
Here are 7 remodeling ideas to boost curb appeal.
SPRUCE UP YOUR FRONT PORCH
The front of the home is where potential home buyers will spend a chunk of their time when viewing your home. Spend some time in the front of your home. Try to look at your property from the eyes of someone looking to buy a home. What areas stick out like a sore thumb or are in need of improvement? The front porch is usually where a remodel starts when looking to boost curbside appeal. If you currently have a slab front porch consider spending a portion of your remodel budget upgrading your porch to a covered porch. An experienced home designer can help you gauge what is feasible here and will help you plan and budget your remodel as well as suggest reputable builders in the area.
UPGRADE LIGHT FIXTURES
Outdated light fixtures can date a house and make it less desirable to buyers looking for something fresh that they won’t have to put a ton of work into. Updating exterior and interior light fixtures can be a quick and cost effective way to boost curb and overall appeal. Choose on-trend lighting fixtures such as pendant lighting. You can also incorporate touches of metal like bronze, gold, and nickel, or opt for linear lighting.
REPAIR THE SIDEWALK
Take the time to examine the sidewalk leading up to your front porch. Repair any cracks and clean the walkway. You can also add flower beds or landscaping to spruce up any trouble spots.
CONSIDER ADDING A SITTING AREA
A sitting area can add an extra spot to read a book or enjoy time soaking up the sun. A porch swing, pergola, or patio area can appeal to home buyers as they will be able to envision themselves utilizing the space.
UPDATE WINDOWS AND TRIM
Updated windows can be a huge selling point and go a long way in boosting curb appeal. With updated windows, your home will be able to claim energy efficiency. If replacing all of the windows in your home isn’t an option, consider replacing the ones in the front only. You can also opt to freshen up the trim around the windows instead of replacing the windows themselves.
REPAINT OR REPLACE SIDING
Replacing or repainting siding goes a long way in making your home look well taken care of which is something home buyers are looking for. If replacing your siding isn’t an option for you consider renting a power washer to use on your exterior siding. While you have the power washer, don’t forget to touch up your porches and sidewalks.
REPLACE OR REPAINT THAT OLD DOOR
Replacing your door is an instant way to boost curb appeal. There are many options when it comes to doors. Choose one that fits well with the vibe or style of your home or look to current trends to steer you in the right direction. In 2022, doors that are trendy include detailed door designs, intricate glass windows, and bold moulding.
Home remodeling can be a daunting project to tackle. Creative Home Designs is here to help you reinvent your home from floor to ceiling as smoothly as possible.
During the process, you and a designer will:
Sit down for a consultation to discuss your vision
Take measurements on-site for your design
Create plans for room addition or home remodeling work
We can also recommend trusted builders to help you finalize your designs, because of our extensive network of Oklahoma providers.
Schedule a consultation to create your house designs in Oklahoma City or Tulsa, Oklahoma by calling 405-270-6417 today, or contact us here.