Create That Luxe Home Exterior
Have you ever strolled by a home and it looks stunning? And it doesn’t matter if you are minimalist or a boho queen you can make your home exterior work for you with ease. Those Instagram worthy large front doors, small potted plants, and the broad steps are as hard to achieve as you might believe. Here are a few tips and trick that can get yours on the right path to that beautiful exterior you dream about.
William Morris - Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.
When it comes to the outside the same is true, you might need a driveway to park your car, but the added beautiful floral border makes it useful and pretty.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
- What is your first impression of the house from the outside?
- What is the best feature of the front of your house and garden, yard or driveway?
- What is the worst feature of the front of your house and garden, yard or driveway?
Once you have answered those questions, you will be well on your way to making the improvements you really want and making your home exterior luxurious.
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Spic and Span
Keeping your garden well swept and neat is one of the biggest things. From the end of your path to the curb you need to keep it ‘kept’. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a path, then make sure your front doorstep is mess free. Street mess like wrappers, ciggy butts and moss can make it look much messier than it really is. Use a hand pressure washer to blast away old dirt. It might sound like heavy work but once done you won’t need to do it again for a while, and it is very effective.
You can use the washer to clean down your door and windows too. Make sure that you have checked if they need replacing, and if so opt for something like uPVC Windows – easy to clean and last for years.
Green Machine
A few large bottoms plant pots brimming with colourful flowers and some with hardier year-round plants add a touch of class to any doorstep. They will stay lush and green all year round and need very minimal care. If you want something eco-friendly too then consider some lavender or potted herbs (or both). The lavender will help bees and butterflies, and the herds are great for you!
Fix Up
Look sharp. Make sure that your roofing is in good shape. While you’re at it, take a look at brickwork, paving, check for mould or mildew on the outer walls too. Maintaining them well will mean that when repairs do need doing it isn’t going to cost as much.
If you have shrubbery, trees or anything similar you should make sure that you either have the tools to handle cutting them back into shape or that you get in touch with a garden and landscape company who will be able to cut them back for you.
Weeds are the bain of gardening, but much of the time if you just stay on top of it by pulling up weeds on a bi-weekly basis you’ll never get overrun.
Knock Knock
Your front door says much about you. If there are spider webs, dirty or the paint is peeling it often looks a little lazy. And that is fine if you are okay with it. Replacing your door with something bright and colourful is a great idea. Or, simply adding a fresh coat of paint works well too. While you are at it, you can change out the knocker and the litter box for something a little cooler. Brushed metals are easy to clean and look stunning. Add a cool sounding doorbell, and a pretty and practical spyhole.
Creativity Rules
If you have extra space in your front garden, then you might like to consider adding some interesting and unusual features. Light reflecting windcatchers, decorative planters, small mirrored garden sculptures. Running fairy lights or solar powered lights along your path add a touch of magic – and are great to make sure people stay on the path when the nights are pretty dark.
In my garden, there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful. ~Abram L. Urban
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