5 Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior
At the end of the day, you want to live in a home that brings you joy, keeps you safe, and looks lovely to you and your guests. If you are ready to make some changes that can enhance your quality of life in your living space, read on for five ways to upgrade your home’s exterior.
1. Replace or dress up your windows.
Window furnishings are integral features of your home. Replacing or dressing your windows up will positively affect your experience both inside and outside your house. If you have started to notice more air and light leaking through the windows or are continuously having pest infestations, then you certainly want to look at replacing your windows.
By installing the right windows for you and your home — whether they are casement windows, fully reversed windows, tilt & turn windows, or vertical sliding windows — you can decrease your monthly energy costs, keep your home safe and secure while also enhancing your kerb appeal. Substituting your current windows with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient ones is indeed a sensible investment and upgrade.
In addition, if your current windows don’t fit the style of home or have compromised functionality (for example, they don’t ensure your privacy, don’t protect you from invasion and weather changes, or are significantly increasing your energy bills), then this year is an excellent time to make a change with window furnishings.
Outdoor blinds are great solutions for protecting against intense light and heat and strong winds, plus they come in clear and tinted options to deliver the measure of privacy you require. You can also consider plantation shutters to amp up the look of your windows indoors – the beautiful timber slats add a touch of elegance that curtains can’t deliver, and can also be viewed by guests outside of the house. Plus, they block out the sun and offer privacy when closed, while allowing improved airflow when open. You can also use timber battens.
2. Paint the walls.
When was the last time you gave your home a new coat of paint? Surprisingly, too many homeowners overlook the importance of painting the exterior of their home, despite it being (almost) common knowledge that painting the outside walls raises the overall value and makes it more attractive.
More than just that, high-quality paint will help protect your walls from weather (like rain and snow), keep out termites and mould, and cover stains and permanent marks.
By having professionals apply the high-quality paint, you will find the benefits can last for years.
3. Add a conservatory.
The addition of a conservatory will transform the way you view your house and also the manner in which you utilise the space. Conservatories are popular worldwide due to their versatility and the significant resale value they add to homes.
By attaching a conservatory to your property, you are adding usable square footage that can extend your kitchen, create a children’s playroom, provide a space for you to enjoy natural light, or whatever you desire.
Some of the most favored conservatory styles are:
- Victorian Conservatory
- Edwardian Conservatory
- P-Shaped Conservatory
- Lantern Conservatory
If you are interested in adding a conservatory to your home, speak with a reliable company who can assist you in determining the right style and size for your unique situation and lifestyle.
4. Install LED lights.
One of the main reasons homeowners don’t use their outdoor space enough is often due to a solvable problem — lighting! Not only will adding LED lights enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal, but it will also make your house a lot safer.
LED spike lights are a popular choice for outdoor spaces as they enable you to focus the light right where you want it. Whether that means highlighting a focal point of the garden (such as a fountain), illuminating your newest flower beds (show off those green thumbs!), or clearly defining the shape of your path or driveway, these lights are guaranteed to be a practical and appealing upgrade to your garden.
By opting for LED lights, you are choosing the most efficient, most economical, and most environment-friendly option for lighting your outdoor area.
5. Focus on small details.
Last but not least, you don’t have to embark on an extensive renovation project to spruce up your home’s exterior. Whether you are on a tight budget or don’t need to update windows, walls, and lights, you can still bring some new life to your space by focusing on smaller details.
Never underestimate the power of upgrading your letterbox, introducing some new plants, purchasing chic second-hand furniture, or just cleaning up the garden by pulling weeds, pruning shrubs and maintaining the trees.
These small changes can easily be completed over the course of a weekend, but their transformational power will certainly last much, much longer. Consider trying out the ideas shared here to take your home’s aesthetic appeal (and your enjoyment in your home space) to the next level.
