We are so blind...
We look but we don't see.
How many times per week do we walk up to the front door of our house? Do we really see how it looks? Probably not.
I will take my own front entry as an example. I started to repaint the front door- oh, about 5 years ago. The door is 80% green, 15% brown (the original color) and 5% white (primer). The door knob is tarnished and dirty. The doorbell is rusty. The "Welcome" mat is missing and the flowers are almost dead.
Is that the 1st impression I would like my neighbors to have about my home? No. In fact, some of my neighbors may never see the inside of my lovely, well decorated and sometimes clean home. They do, however, get to see my front porch all the time.
Whether you are planning to sell or stay in your lovely home. Really look at your front porch. Does it match the interior of your home? Is it a good preview that makes you want to view the inside of the house? Or like mine, does it make you want to run away?
Here are a few helpful tips to spruce up the curb appeal of your home:
- Paint the front door.
- Plant some beautiful flowers or get flower bowls.
- Buy a new doormat- preferably not one with a cute saying or picture.
- Check out your door hardware and doorbell. Clean it up, if possible. If not, replace them.
- Powerwash your driveway.
- Inspect the mailbox and exterior lights. They are exposed to the elements and tend to get dirty and worn out quicker than interior items.
Stay tuned! After writing this blog, I'm inspired to spruce up my front porch and improve my 1st impression! I'll post the after pictures.
marla@designbymarla.com
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