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How to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal this Fall: 3 Front Porch Ideas

By
Real Estate Agent with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty BRE Lic. #01793143

Want to spruce up your home's entry this fall? Whether or not you are selling, it's nice to have a welcoming front porch that complements the season. In one afternoon you can transform the look of your porch with these 3 ideas from Southern Living Magazine. Thanks to my wife and real estate team's in-house home stager, Erin, for these great ideas!

Etch Your Pumpkins

This is a clever way to personalize a pumpkin: etch your house number (or your initials or name) into the side of a pumpkin. You can pile a combination of traditional and heirloom pumpkins on your front steps, and top with your etched design.

Etched pumpkins

 

Front Door Harvest

Pair pumpkins with potted kale to create a warm welcome. Grace an entry with a garland made of clippings from the garden.

Front door pumpkins and kale

 

Mum's the Word for Fall

There's a reason you see mums each fall—they work. Once buds begin to open, you're guaranteed blooms whether your display is in sun or shade. To prolong the show, water when dry and remove spent flowers. Pair with Mexican sage and boxwoods for this stunning display.

Pumpkins and mums

 

What's your favorite way to decorate your house in the fall?

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Kevin McGinnis

Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty

Serving Marin County

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Comments (2)

Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

Great ideas for this time of year.  I especially like the heirloom pumpkins and the address etched into them.

Oct 26, 2013 09:24 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

These were great ideas and gorgeous pictures. Very inspirational!

Oct 26, 2013 09:58 PM