Curb Appeal Tips to Make Your Porch Look Inviting

Your front porch should be the focal point of your home from the street, welcoming guests to come inside. Thankfully, there are many easy ways to make your porch look more inviting, from updated lighting to the use of color. Here are several curb appeal tips to enhance your home:

Use Flowers In and Out of the Garden 

Most homes could benefit from having a small flowerbed out front, to add a touch of landscaping and splashes of color. However, you should also include plants on your porch to help it feel more warm, friendly, and inviting. Consider placing on large planter on the corner of the porch for dramatic effect, or using a mix of pots in harmonizing colors. Even when most flowers are out of season, you should keep your planters full with wintry plants or small evergreens.

Create an Eye-Catching Pathway

Your sidewalk does not have to exist merely as a passive addition to your yard. With the right touches, it can help lead guide viewers to your home’s door in an attractive, complementary way. Line the edges with paver stones, brick, natural rock, or small plants. Consider extending the path to the porch itself by including, for example, a few natural rocks or plants along the edge of each porch step.

Enhance the Architectural Style of Homes

How would you describe your house? Is it rustic, modern, cottage-like, or classic? Does it stand out in your neighborhood or appeal to its overall aesthetic? Determining the architectural style of homes is important because you can use curb appeal tips to help enhance your home’s natural design and style. Understanding your home’s architecture could affect which planters and flowers you choose, for example, as well as what types of holiday decorations you use. You can also replace light fixtures, house numbers, and your mailbox to better coordinate with your home.

Repaint the Door

Have you always secretly wanted to paint your front door a different color but never taken the plunge? Now may be the time, because painting your home can help make it stand out while adding to your porch’s overall look. Consider bright red if you are bold, or other shades that complement your home’s current shade. Alternatively, keep the door white or brown but repaint all of your trim and accents for a fresh, inviting look. Finally, make sure your door locks, knocker, and doorbell are in good condition, not damaged or tarnished.