No Yard? Curb Appeal Still Applies!

Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to give your home a little makeover, these simple home exterior design ideas will go a long way. Even if you don’t have a front lawn, curb appeal still applies to you and one of the easiest ways to get started is by upgrading your front door.

Curb Appeal for the Home Without a Yard

Freshen Up the Front Door

Give your home instant curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint on your front door. The trick is to choose complementing colors that work well with your home’s exterior colors. And if you don’t want to paint, simply give your front door a good scrub to shine things up a bit.

Exude a cool, collected vibe with powder blue or make an edgy, sophisticated statement with vivacious red hue. Any bright note of color can really bring your home to life. Some other colors that can really give your home a splash include: bold orange or yellow, nautical teal or green, even black or white will do the trick.

Not sure what color’s right for you? There’s actually an app for that. It’s called “Front Door Paint,” naturally.

Refresh Hardware

Once you touch up the door with a fresh coat of paint, don’t forget to install a shiny new door knob or door knocker. Anything is more modern than contractor’s brass; so either purchase new hardware or spray paint your existing ones.

Add Style

Draw the eye in with contrasting accents for an inexpensive way to make an immediate (and big) impact. Class it up with shiny, vibrant light fixtures, symmetrical potted plants and trendy decor. Then give your house digits an upgrade with some stylish new font. Great address numbers make a statement about your home and reflect your personality. You can customize typeface, size, color and bling for an ahhhh-mazing look.

Shine Bright

Windows are the eyes to your home’s soul…they need some special love and attention, too. If they’re dirty, bust out the soap and water. Don’t do windows (or ladders)? Hire a professional to get the job done right. And if the problem is bigger than grime, consider replacing them. Clean windows can really make your house shine brighter than any others on the block; plus, they let the light shine bright inside your home creating a warm welcome feeling.

And when you’re finished, remember to snap a before and after photo to document all your hard work.