Almost everyone enjoys making the inside of their home beautiful by routinely updating with fresh new looks, but have you considered spicing up the outside of your home? Often we are so busy decorating or redecorating inside, we forget to do the same outside as well. So, if you are looking to make the outside of your home as attractive as the inside, here are a few simple tips.
1) Painting, either the whole household or simply the trim, is going to make a very big difference in the initial impact of the look of your home to people who are passing by.
2. Porch or Patio: If you already have a porch or patio, simply putting new furniture out can make a wonderful difference in the appearance of your household. Alternatively, you can just buy new cushions or covers for your existing patio furniture. You can also change the way your patio or porch looks simply by adding something as simple as a plant or small statue without spending too much money or time.
3. Walking areas: Having walkways outside your household add a cozy, homey and inviting feel to the overall outdoor presentation. If you already have a straight concrete walkway, spruce it up a bit. You could put a little backyard bed edging along each side. adding solar lights to brighten it up at night, or planting colorful annual flowers such as petunias on each side. If you don't already have a walkway and want to create one, I think the prettiest are those designed of stone. In order to add a decorative touch, have the walkway curve or wind a little prior to reaching your front door.
4. Yard ornaments: These do not have to be complicated. You can simply use a bird house, an outdoor lantern light mounted on a pole, or a beautiful array of flowers in a wheelbarrow. Not only does putting something unique in your yard help to define you and your tastes, it also makes your home stand out from that of your neighbors.
5. Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes: Probably the most popular way to spruce up a yard quickly is to simply put out some pretty plants, bushes, vines and flowers. If you are looking for something that will give a quick addition of color, you should look into what annuals are currently in bloom. To get continuous color and greenery, plant some perrenials too. Then once the annuals are starting to die out, you'll have something to replace them. You'll also have the added joy of seeing the perennials sprout again for several years to come. - 30228
1) Painting, either the whole household or simply the trim, is going to make a very big difference in the initial impact of the look of your home to people who are passing by.
2. Porch or Patio: If you already have a porch or patio, simply putting new furniture out can make a wonderful difference in the appearance of your household. Alternatively, you can just buy new cushions or covers for your existing patio furniture. You can also change the way your patio or porch looks simply by adding something as simple as a plant or small statue without spending too much money or time.
3. Walking areas: Having walkways outside your household add a cozy, homey and inviting feel to the overall outdoor presentation. If you already have a straight concrete walkway, spruce it up a bit. You could put a little backyard bed edging along each side. adding solar lights to brighten it up at night, or planting colorful annual flowers such as petunias on each side. If you don't already have a walkway and want to create one, I think the prettiest are those designed of stone. In order to add a decorative touch, have the walkway curve or wind a little prior to reaching your front door.
4. Yard ornaments: These do not have to be complicated. You can simply use a bird house, an outdoor lantern light mounted on a pole, or a beautiful array of flowers in a wheelbarrow. Not only does putting something unique in your yard help to define you and your tastes, it also makes your home stand out from that of your neighbors.
5. Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes: Probably the most popular way to spruce up a yard quickly is to simply put out some pretty plants, bushes, vines and flowers. If you are looking for something that will give a quick addition of color, you should look into what annuals are currently in bloom. To get continuous color and greenery, plant some perrenials too. Then once the annuals are starting to die out, you'll have something to replace them. You'll also have the added joy of seeing the perennials sprout again for several years to come. - 30228
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