We all know how hard it is to be a homeowner. There are so many things that you need to look at, it can be hard to keep your house in top shape all the time. It is important to keep renovating and remodelling your house in order to increase its curb appeal for when you plan to sell it off to the highest bidder. Even if you do not want to sell it in the near future, it is best to keep it well-maintained for your tangible asset to be worth it. 

Apart from looking after the interiors of your home such as your walls, pipes, and windows, it is important to look at the exteriors of your house as well. The first thing that people look at when they see your home is the exterior. Your first impression will always be the last, so why not make it a magnificent one? 

It can be quite tricky to make small changes to the exterior of your house to make it look beautiful, but this task does not have to be so overwhelming. You can easily use a few tricks here and there to make it look amazing. We have talked to a ton of home experts and designers in order to come up with a list to help you increase the curb appeal of your house.

Change your proportions

If you are already thinking of renovating your home, this might be a good time for you to think of making some changes to the exteriors as well. You can do some significant renovation and actually go ahead and change the proportions of the building. Think of things such as extending your home outwards or upwards in order to create a more symmetrical and appealing look. 

Make sure that you keep symmetry and balance in mind. You can replace the poorly designed exteriors that were done up by the previous owners in order to get a home that will turn some heads for sure. You will definitely need planning permission for this, but adding a second story to a bungalow can really change its looks and can transform it into a home. You can also replace your flat roof with a tilted one.

There are certain things for which you will not need some planning permission, such as small additions to the back of your house. You can think of removing some features that seem unsightly, just try to get similar materials to work with. 

Change the finishing

You might just want to try and replace the exterior finish that your house already has. This might be because the current finishing is outdated, or is just begging for an upgrade. In any case, if your house was built in the 1970s or 80s, you might want to change the mismatching bricks, or at least cover them so that they look more cohesive from the outside.

You can do this in multiple ways such as covering them with other materials, by painting them to look better, or just by cladding over the existing materials. Try to use neutral shades such as white or cream so that they can blend well with your surroundings. This will also help unify the different materials used in building your house. Make sure that the colour goes well with the interior of your home as well. If your original brickwork has been harshly damaged, you can think of rendering and repainting it. 

Replace your windows

Did you know that your windows make a huge difference in the appearance of your home? Having outdated windows that are not clean can completely alter the personality of your home. Try to get windows that look more symmetrical and balanced, even if your house is built on conscious asymmetry. 

Having windows that are floor to ceiling can give your outdated house quite a modern makeover, along with giving you a ton of light in your home. Try to keep these as clean as possible, because nothing is worse than having dirty windows that kill the curb appeal of your home. Try to colour the frames in a bold way so that they stand out but also make sure that they blend with the rest of your home.

Add some furniture

We all know that the exterior of our homes should be pretty, but do you know that it should also be functional? Try to add some functional aspects to your front yard such as a pool or even a place to sit with your friends and family. A ton of people love cedar outdoor furniture because they do not have to spend a fortune on custom-made furniture. Try to choose tones that go well with your surroundings. Typically, wooden and teak finishes are the best ones that blend with the interior of your home along with providing some contrast to the greenery outside. Make sure to get some covers for this furniture so that it does not get ruined in the harsh winters. 

Change your front door

More often than not, all you need to make a bold statement is to change your front door. If your door is outdated and has an outdoor screen that makes it look less appealing, you can choose a new front door. There are a ton of modern houses that have traditional doors, but they change the colour in order to make it stand out. You should also understand a bit of colour psychology if you want to paint the front door with a really bright colour. 

You can use yellow and orange to imitate some warmth, while red can be quite a bold and inviting choice. Black and grey are meant to help you make your house stand out from the rest of the houses on your street. They offer anonymity and understated elegance. The colour teal can make it look quite calm and cheerful.

It is important to keep up the curb appeal of your house for multiple reasons.

Use this list in order to help you understand how to increase it.