The exterior of a home is like the exterior of a book. It gives you an idea of what you’ll find inside. Whether you want to improve the look of your home before you put it on the market or you simply want to make it look more appealing for your own satisfaction, it’s a great idea.

Improving the curb appeal of a property doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are lots of simple and low-cost things you can do to improve the outside appearance of your home. And the great news is that by improving your property’s curb appeal you could increase its value.

If your home is looking a bit run down and could do with a bit of extra curb appeal, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of our top tips to get your house looking amazing once more:

1.      Tidy Up the Garden

Your garden should complement your home. If your front garden is no longer as attractive as it could be then now might be the time to tidy it up or re-design it completely. If you fancy a challenge, then why not have a go at landscaping your front lawn? You could even add some symmetrical designs to match your home’s style. Don’t worry if this is too complicated, though, a simple lawn surrounded by a few colorful plants looks just as good too.

2.      Your Front Door

Fixing up your front door or installing a new one can make a great deal of difference to your home’s curb appeal. Just make sure you choose a style and color that suits your property.

3.      Add New Door Hardware

Once you’ve cleaned, painted, or installed a new door, you should consider purchasing some new door hardware. Choose a color that contrasts with your doors’ paint color, such as steel hardware on a black door. You could even go one step further by adding a quirky knocker for people to use when they visit you.

4.      The Driveway

If your driveway is damaged or no longer fit for purpose, then now might be the time to consider installing a new one.  Installing a new driveway at your home will not only improve the curb appeal of your property, but it can also increase the value of your home. There are lots of different types of driveways available to suit your budget, needs, and style. You can even purchase driveway material to match your landscape.

5.      Lighting

Anyone who chooses to spend time and money improving the curb appeal of their home will want to be able to see it at night as well as in the day. In order to do this, you should consider installing some lighting on the outside of your property. A little bit of landscape lighting can make a huge difference to the appearance of a home.

There are lots of different ways you could add lighting to the outside of your property. You could line the walkway with lights, add up and downlights next to your front door, or you could light up the best parts of your garden. All of these things will look great.

Improving the curb appeal of your home is often easier than you’d think. From installing outdoor lighting to make your property stand out at night to adding some plants and shrubs to make it look more inviting, there are lots of things you can do. Why not try out some of our top tips above.