First Impressions ABOVE: LED path lights provide an inviting glow. Photo courtesy of i-lighting.co.
BELOW: An outdoor rug, furniture, planters and sculptural elements make porches more welcoming. Photo courtesy of Joshua’s Native Plants.
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL B Y H O L LY B E R E T TO
Of course your love your home’s charm and design. But now, you realize it’s time to sell, maybe buy something that fits your lifestyle better now that the kids have gone off to college or because you need more space. When putting your home on the market, how your home looks from the outside is just as important as all its other amenities. That curb appeal is your home’s first impression to the outside world, so consider the picture you’re painting with your home’s front yard. How does the landscaping look? Are their chips in the glass on the front door? Broken lights or sprinkler heads? Discolored concrete? All of those details matter. WORTHWHILE TOUCH UPS
Leslie King, owner of Greymark Construction and a past president of the Remodelers Council of Greater Houston, says focusing on curb appeal is the best way to make a quick improvement.
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