Arriving home daily from work or running errands should be a predominantly pleasurable experience. Leaving outside commitments behind, the sight of your sanctuary can signal the transition from responsibilities to relaxation. However, if you’re not feeling excited by the exterior of your home, perhaps it’s time to construct the attractive facade you want to see by investing in a few strategic updates.
Modern life can be hectic, so a few helpful ideas can inspire you to action. Dive in and make your home stand at attention every time you arrive at your destination.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE STAND OUT
- Install innately beautiful wood trim to exterior doors and windows. Consider what pairs well with what you already have on the building. Consult siding professionals about applying new stain colours as well since they can make a huge impact with fewer dollars spent.
- Duo tones on the siding with a neutral roof makes a stunning curbside impact. For example, a charcoal grey on the top end gables of the home compliments a heather grey tone on the bottom. Many modern builds apply this method and the result is striking and new.
- Multiple contrasting colours for siding also makes for a striking outside impact. This works well on multi-level homes. For instance, a deep red can be applied on one section with a deep green in another. The result is dramatic.
- Additionally, incredible landscaping with moody lighting makes any home stand out at night. For example, a brilliant crimson Japanese Maple highlighted with ground lights sets the tone for a gorgeous front entrance or driveway. Lighting placed along walkways can further highlight new tones on the home exterior.
- Attractive roofing applications, such as metal or elaborately designed modern shingles can give your home the upscale boost you desire.
- Current siding colour trends bring your home up to date and fresh. Darker, richer colour combinations remain on-trend. Luxurious reds and dark khakis are great choices for a fresh exterior update.
- Traditional and contemporary designs continue to embrace grey hues. This neutral colour also combines well with chocolate brown, khaki, and ebony hues.
- Cedar siding remains a popular siding choice on the West Coast for naturally stunning home exteriors. Cedar siding also merges subtly with surrounding trees and landscaping. The result is understated luxury.
- Hardie-Plank siding is another excellent choice for making a home stand out. With countless colour combinations and versatile styles available (such as clapboard and board and batten), you can genuinely have fun conceiving this update.
- Installing corrugated metal cladding alongside gorgeous natural stone and wood siding on your home exterior generates a breathtaking cutting-edge look.
Building a stand-out house also presents exciting new curb appeal for potential buyers (which can make the difference of tens of thousands of dollars) when you go to sell your beloved home. Make the right choice and consider the exteriors existing in your neighbourhood, along with modern trends. Fresh new siding can truly make all the difference in the world.