First impressions are everything. Whether you’re expecting guests or potential buyers, you want to make the best first impression when it comes to your home. Your home’s exterior is the first thing visitors will see. A split second is enough for someone to dismiss the charm and beauty of your home without knowing the first thing about it.
It’s important to make the most of the front of your home. Judgements can be made quickly, but it doesn’t take much to ensure the front of your home lives up to its full potential with an effective exterior makeover.
Remodelling and renovating the exterior of your home can be simple. With a few small tricks and simple upgrades, you can give the exterior of your home a wonderful facelift. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, creating clean lines, cleaning up outdoor spaces or highlighting natural light, we’ll show you how to enhance kerb appeal with a simple exterior renovation project.
Upgrade Your Home's Exterior
1. Paint your front door
This is extremely simple and completely effective; a fresh coat of paint goes a long way. Your front door is the first thing visitors will truly notice and pay attention to. Depending on your house and style, you could start with high-gloss bright paints for a pop of colour. Bright and bold front doors are incredibly stylish and give the exterior of your home wow factor without having to paint the entire body of your home. You could even paint your garage door. A quick win.
Black is a striking option too, which works well with modern and older style homes. For a contemporary look, opt for matte, muted and washed-out colours like sage, grey or peach.
Alternatively, if you think it’s time for a much-needed door upgrade, Art Windows & Doors provides a high-quality door design and door installation service across Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Design your dream door with the online composite door designer tool here.
2. Invest in high-quality door furniture
Don’t dismiss the value of a little extra spend on high-quality door furniture. It absolutely warrants the investment and makes a real difference to the appearance of your exteriors. Always choose door furniture that complements your property, for example, a heavy Victorian door knocker will simply look out of place unless your home is Victorian. For Edwardian homes, choose polished brass or nickel finishes. Brushed aluminium and chrome work brilliantly for modern homes.
3. Illuminate your exteriors with lighting
A lantern in a portico entrance or lamps on either side of your front door provide a dramatic and striking focal point to any property. These could look great with a smart door canopy too, really highlighting your home’s entryway. Ensure the lighting you choose isn’t overwhelming to look at – it could come off as brash and tacky if executed poorly.
Another option when introducing light onto your property exterior is to light your driveway or place lights in your shrubbery for a touch of subtle sophistication.
4. Clear the approach
Whether you have steps, a driveway or a garden path, make sure they’re swept from leaves, weeds and free of rubbish. This helps highlight the space, reduce the risk of pests, prevent damage, improve appearance, etc. Keep cars, bikes, etc, neatly parked and out of sight if possible, keeping outdoor areas clean and clear.
If you have a porch, ensure it doesn’t become a dumping ground for clutter by introducing shelving or storage.
5. Window refresh
Cleaning your windows regularly will prevent them from looking dirty and unkempt. Rotten window frames need to be replaced as soon as possible, and if you’re thinking about installing new windows, ensure they fit the style of your home. Be aware that the blinds and curtain linings you choose for the inside of your home might be visible from the outside of your home. Bear this in mind when choosing window dressings.
Exterior walls makeover
Requiring a little more planning, renovating the exterior of your home could also include rendering, repointing or cladding the walls of your home. If you’ve noticed your brickwork is looking a little tired, but don’t want to spend a hefty price replacing it, stone cladding, PVCu cladding or composite cladding are always a great, affordable option when it comes to exterior home design.
Otherwise, a complete re-rendering or re-paint is also an effective method when it comes to your home’s exterior renovation.
If you’re considering expanding your living spaces, storage spaces, porch space, etc, make sure to double-check you don’t need planning permission!
For more inspiration when it comes to redesigning house exteriors, take a look at our guide on improving kerb appeal from home experts around the world here.
Improve the aesthetics of your home with these simple steps, and why not invest in a new entryway to really sell your home! Choose from a wide range of doors from Art Windows & Doors or design your dream door with the online composite door designer. We operate across Glasgow and the surrounding areas, fitting and installing new doors and windows for Scottish homeowners.