The first time you buy a house will always be something to remember. Similar to your wedding day or when your child is born. Many people will save for years if they try to get enough money for a deposit, and when the day comes, it is special. From here you have something that is yours and you can do what you want with it. Decorate inside, spice up the garden, but don't forget the outside!
You can do so much with the exterior of your home and it will brighten the place and create a home you can be proud of. It will also add value when you go on sale. But how can you upgrade the exterior of your house?
First impressions
Have you ever gone to a house and thought "wow"? The first impression is so important that it determines how someone feels immediately when looking at your property. This is important when it comes to selling your home, but also important when you have guests. It is important to be proud of your home, which means everything from the bathroom to the garden. The first impressions start when you enter the house. So if you have a front yard, it's important that it looks nice. One of the best ways to do this is to have beautiful fences all around. Things have evolved since the white picket fence and there are many more innovative designs for you to choose from. If you have the wow factor from the start, you will feel great every time you come home. Don't be afraid to spend some money on superficial aspects of the property, it's a long way.
Doors & windows
Shabby windows and a dirty door are not the nicest. You will diminish the value of your home, but you will not be proud if you look at slightly rotted windows with degraded colors. If you bought an older house, you will likely need to invest in double glazing. This again increases the price of your property when you want to sell (remember to keep proof of installation) and increases the efficiency of your home, making the winters much warmer. When it comes to your front door, you can do whatever you want, but having one that screams classy and grand is always a good way to be. A good front door says a lot about the homeowner and having one that looks amazing is the only way.
Look at your yard
If you invest some time and money in your garden, it will look amazing. A boring, simple green garden will never be inspiring or so enjoyable to spend time with. It is important to avoid this negative image. Replace your lawn with fresh new grass and remember to plant some incredible, colorful flowers in the flower beds. Maybe along the fence and in front of the house. If you have space and then add a tree or two, this gives your garden an enormous depth and dimension. If you plant the right one, provide fruit. Other additions like sun sails are especially nice if you live in a hot part of the country. UV protection for you and your family is invaluable.
Paint & disguise
There are some old ways in which buildings were once decorated. Pebble-Dash has been around for years, but it really doesn't look good anymore. If you redecorate the exterior of the house and paint it in a nice neutral color, it will add enormous value and make it look incredible. Another option is to cover certain areas of the house with a concrete slab. This may not seem attractive, but the boards all look natural and are durable. If concrete is not your style, you can go with treated wood.
Light it up!
Nothing says more about the class than some well-placed lights around the house and garden. Have some headlights near the front door and maybe some hanging lightbulbs in the back yard. Lights that follow the paths are as beautiful as some in the flower beds. Light is professional, it is intelligent, it is practical. Use it where you can.
Take a look at your driveway
Are there many cracks in your drive? Maybe weeds sting through the concrete. It doesn't matter what you do with the rest of the exterior of your home. If your driveway is not up to date, nothing else matters. Check out resin drives or even block them. Improving the exterior of your home is especially important for your own health. When you come home to a home that you can be proud of, you will feel incredible. Not only that, but if you come to sell your home, it will be worth more money, so your investment will be worth it. Hopefully, these tips will give you some ideas on how to spice up your look.
