Revamping the front of your home is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home or, if you aren’t planning to sell, to add a touch of your personality to the first thing that people will see when they visit.
Whether you are planning a major redecorating project or you simply want to spruce up the front of your property, you will need a thoughtful approach to create something unique.
Your Homes Vibe
Starting with the most fun part of an external revamp of your home, you will likely want it to match your property’s interior theme or vibe.
For example, if you have a more traditional interior, which uses exposed metals or wood, then if you have outdoor railings installed, you will want to make sure that they are a similar material. If the inside of your home is modern, then you will likely be looking for lighting options that are minimal but are also paired with smart devices.
Safety
You don’t want the makeover of your home’s exterior to be dangerous, which is why you will need professional help if you are refitting doors, windows, or having lighting systems installed. You will want any new windows or doors to be hung correctly and any electrical work to be carried out by a professional, or you may risk fires or break-ins.
Durability
Something that also needs to be considered is the durability.
The exterior of your home is exposed to the weather, and as such, any upgrades that are made will need to be able to survive the seasons and weather changes without falling apart. For paint, check that it is designed for the outside of the home and select materials that are weatherproof for any fencing, tile work, or driveways.
Potential Planning Requirements
If you are planning to add features to the front of your home, such as a porch or a canopy, or if you are aiming to change the material used at the front of the house, you may require planning permission.
This will vary based on where you live and should be planned months in advance, before you start the makeover. For more extensive external makeovers, you will also want to seek professional insight and planning, so seek the advice of local builders or carpenters to ensure that any updates are safe and within legal requirements.
Colours or Not?
OK, so if you are going for a modern exterior to your home, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to paint the walls turquoise blue. Assessing the colour scheme (or monochrome theme) will help you to come up with a cohesive colour palette, which will enhance the space and enable you to look at accessories for your home’s exterior. This boils down to things like the colour of the front door, and lighting fixtures you may be having installed, and even the colour of the plant pots.
Remember, by revamping the front of your home, you can add a touch of character to the neighbourhood, and you can also update or enhance your home’s features at the same time. Keep it cohesive, and your home will have a timeless exterior, which will hopefully add value.
