Creating an appealing exterior around your home will not only help improve its curb value, it can help make you the talk of the neighborhood. If you are not sure where you want to get started for the future of your exterior, think about some of these ways to add personality and beauty to your home.
Use Plenty of Contrast
One of the best ways to draw attention to the most attractive features on your property is to work with contrasting colors. For first time homeowners, the best way to work with contrast is to focus on the doorway. Look at some of the natural tones in the surrounding area, such as the walkways and the roof, and use contrast around the door’s frame and center to lead the eye. Once you get the basic color contrast down, you can add more playful elements to your yard or windows.
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Work with Green Elements
If you want to really set your house apart from other homes, one of the best things that you can do is work with the natural greenery. Think about ways you can work in vines around the outside of your home, particularly around siding fences and front pillars. Here you can get as creative as you want, as there are numerous ways to draw attention to the architecture of your home through the natural green elements around it.
Establish Balustrades
Balustrades can be some of the most decorative options available for the outside of your home. They can lead up to the door itself, and they can elegantly tie together sections with pillars. Balustrading creates a highly decorative sense of style in the area, particularly if you are interested in a more classical sense of style. Balustrades come in a variety of design, including a slick stainless steel, the more classical marble variation, or an ornate decorative metallic style. You can even construct your own if you have the knowhow and vision.
Center Fixtures
If you have a relatively bare lawn outside your property, consider establishing an attractive variety of focal points around the property. Think about something that you would like to see, whether it is a fountain fixture or something charming like a barrel or wagon wheel. You may be surprised by the results when you have the chance to experiment with different fixtures. Be sure to take into account how the greenery around your home and the color of your house will affect the appearance of your fixtures.
If you still feel as though you are struggling with your outdoor design elements, one of the best ways for you to move forward is to speak with a capable professional. The appropriate experts can help you get started on the exact layout you need to make your home’s exterior as attractive and inviting as possible. Make a board of inspirational homes or lawns to show to the professionals who will work on your home. Have confidence in what you want and look through the above suggestions to see if any of them inspire you.
Author Bio
Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her husky, Snowball.