The front entrance is the key to a good first impression.
The front entrance can make or break a buyer’s first impression of a home. If the first thing they see is chipping paint, water damage, and a torn screen door, that buyer might just turn and run. Instead, draw potential buyers in with a well-kept, welcoming front entrance. Check out these tips for inexpensive ways to transform your front porch.
Paint
A fresh coat of paint or stain may be all it will take to give your front door a face lift. If you want to go with a classic front door look that buyers will love, stick with the natural toned wood stain or white paint. You can’t go wrong with simplicity. On the other hand, if you’re wanting to make a statement and catch those buyers’ attention, try going with a unique color for your front door!
Every color tells a story.
- Dark green – This calm and natural vibe can draw out the different shades of green that are found naturally in your yard.
- Lime green – Neutral tone homes provide the perfect blank canvas to feature this bold, citrusy color.
- Coral – This warm and inviting shade also pairs well with any neutral siding color.
- Yellow – Be bold with this boost of style! Yellow will brighten the front of any home.
- Purple – The perfect mix of elegant and whimsical!
Plants
The key to beautiful plants is maintaining them well. You can have the most beautiful design and the least amount of appeal if your plants are not taken care of properly. There are lots of ways to fix up your front entrance with plants
Potted Plants
Large planters add miles to your curb appeal. Frame your front entrance with a beautiful planter on either side of the front door. You can add height with an elegant classic like a fern, or mix in a splash of color with an arrangement of flowers. The key with planters is to coordinate the style with the architecture of your home. The material, the color, the size – tie it all together.
Hanging Plants
Hanging baskets are welcoming and familiar, an excellent choice! Petunias and Geraniums are two great flower options that always look stunning when hanging out front. Ferns are another one of our favorites as they provide a full, draping look.
Climbing Plants
Feature some climbing plants with a trellis or column to add height and dimension to your home. Plants like sweet potato vines, clematis, honeysuckle, Virginia creeper, and morning glories are all trained to climb.
Plant Stands
Try adding some variety to the size and height of your flower pots and plants by using plant stands. This is an inexpensive way to create a gorgeous display. The best part? Plant stands come in all shapes and sizes. Achieve any look you want!
Furniture
Adorn your front porch with some kind of sitting area, if there is room for it. (There’s no reason to overcrowd.) On warm days like we’ve had, outdoor furniture can help buyers visualize spending time kicked back with a glass of sweet tea enjoying the sunshine on their new front porch! Depending on the size of the space, you could utilize a porch swing, rocking chairs, a bench, or chairs with cushions. Decorative pillows and cushion provide another great way to incorporate eye-catching colors and patterns!
Curb appeal connects directly with the process of decision making when buying a home. If a buyer pulls up and experiences that “WOW factor” before they even get out of the car, they are already biased toward liking the home and have subconsciously established positive expectations for what is to come! If a buyer is unimpressed from the beginning, it is going to be harder to overcome that not-so-great impression. How can you ensure your home makes a great first impression? Step one – Make a statement with your front entrance!
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