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It’s in the Details: 4 Ways to Create a Luxurious Home Exterior
The exterior of your home is far more important than you may originally think. Curb appeal can be the difference between making a statement in your neighborhood or just being another inconsequential house. For those who want to sell their home eventually, investing in their curb appeal is an important step in getting buyers to step into your home. Whether you want to improve your home’s value or just make your house look luxurious, here are four ways to craft an incredible home exterior.
Security/Welcome Gate
The most luxurious of homes always have an incredible gate that greets their guests. On the one hand, it serves a practical purpose. It keeps those on the other side of the gate safe. However, it also poses as a message. Those who live beyond the gate are someone worth protecting. Gates can also be quite aesthetically pleasing. They add just that last bit of sophisticated touch that can really awe visitors.
Photo by Mulholland Security Centers, Inc
The Porch
Any home that wants to be considered luxurious needs a porch. Not only does it offer a great space for entertaining and just relaxing but it looks stunning. Not all porches are created equal, however. Your porch needs to make a statement in itself. Try contrasting colors with the paint or material on the exterior of your home. For example, if you have dark-colored shade on your siding, then go for a bright white porch to create an eye-catching contrast that makes the porch pop.
Photo by Samyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe Design
Windows
One common theme in homes that are both luxurious and modern is the presence of windows. Sometimes, an entire wall could be replaced with a huge bay window set. Not only does this let in natural light to your home but it also gives your home a sophisticated design. Take a step back and consider which part of your home would look the best with a lot of exposed windows.
Photo by Gensburg Toniolo Harting Architects
Pavers
The last detail that cannot be overlooked for luxury is pavers. These are essentially brick-like stones that make a beautiful pathway. You can have them line your driveway, the sidewalk to your front door, they can even make up the sidewalk itself, or they can create an elegant pathway through your garden. There’s no shortage of what you can do with them. They just look fantastic.
Details are what make a luxurious home exterior. These four details cannot be missed.
