First impressions mean a lot when it comes to a home. Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to make your home appear more inviting to guests, check out these small changes that can make a big difference…without breaking the bank!
1. Be bold with door color
Don’t be afraid to express yourself with a unique door color. A pop of yellow, teal or robin’s egg blue can be just the small touch your home needs to stand out. If these colors go a bit too far out of your comfort zone, try a classic glossy red or a deep navy.
2. Replace door hardware
If you’re already repainting, why not go for the gold. Doorknobs get scratched by keys and worn by weather, and that can take away from the overall appearance of your entry. It’s a small change, but shiny new hardware can really spruce up a front door. Go the extra mile and look for a fun door-knocker to complete the look.
3. They don’t call it a welcome mat for nothing
Form meets function with the addition of a cute welcome mat for your front door. Not only is this a must for wiping feet (and avoiding muddy carpets), but it can be a great way to make an impression on a guest before ever opening the door. One great place to look is etsy.com, which has pages and pages of custom doormats to fit every personality.
4. Give garden beds a spruce
Even the most beautiful home can be upstaged by a scraggly yard. Trim overgrown hedges, weed unruly flower beds and plant some colorful flowers to liven up your home. It won’t cost much—except a bit of a time investment—but it can make a huge difference in the look of your entry.
5. Light the path
Walking up to a dark house at night sounds like the beginning of a horror movie, right? Don’t let this be your home. Landscape lighting is one simple way to make a house look instantly more luxurious and welcoming. Highlight your newly improved garden beds and the path up to your door with solar-powered LED lights. There are plenty of options which just stick in the ground, and you can find them relatively inexpensively at most home improvement stores.
