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6 Simple Outdoor Upgrades to Improve Your Home’s Kerb Appeal
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An inviting and well-maintained exterior sets the tone of your home, reflecting your personality to the outside world. Whether you are a houseproud homeowner or a prospective seller looking to improve the value and appeal of your property, we’ve got some of the top tips and simple upgrades that will improve the kerb appeal of your house. So, don’t wait until you’re ready to relocate and start polishing the smaller details of a warm and welcoming home façade now.
What is ‘Kerb Appeal’?
Kerb appeal refers to the overall attractiveness and visual appeal of a property as seen from the street or pavement. It encompasses all the exterior elements of a home and its surrounding landscape that contribute to its initial impression on a passer-by, a visitor, or a potential buyer.
How to Improve Kerb Appeal
1) Outdoor Living Spaces
External structures extend living spaces into the outdoors, adding a wow factor for prospective buyers when they compare your home to others. Patios, aluminium verandas, and pergolas are all beautiful focal points, offering space for relaxation, entertainment and dining alfresco in the heart of your garden. Bifold doors, sliding doors, and French doors bridge the gap between your home and exterior structures, strengthening the indoor-outdoor connection.
Our sleek bioclimatic pergolas stand out in any garden, creating a comfortable outdoor retreat that can be enjoyed year-round. Control the amount of shade and protection you need with electronically operated roof louvres and utilise optional accessories, including heaters, speakers, and LED lighting, for ultimate luxury. Discover how to define this space and make it stand out for potential buyers with our top pergola decoration tips and learn how this investment leads to high returns (ROI) in our previous blog.
2) Revitalise Your Front Door
As one of the first things that people see, your front door should establish a tasteful and welcoming entryway that sets the tone for the rest of your house. If it looks a bit tired or dated, then a DIY renovation project is a cost-effective way to give your entrance a new lease of life. To repaint your door, start by removing its hardware, then sand down the existing paint with medium-grit paper and prime it for painting. Choose a high-quality paint that complements your façade’s style and take the time to apply multiple coats for a glossy finish.
If the time has come for a total replacement, aluminium front doors make a standout entryway that can adapt to your structural and aesthetic needs. The premium front door selection from our sister company, Express Bi-Folding Doors includes a range of designs, hardware and over 200 RAL colours to choose from, so you can curate a truly outstanding product that complements the architectural style of your home. They also boast innovative security features and excellent energy efficiency, which are standout qualities for the smart and eco-conscious buyer.
3) Garden Landscape
A beautifully landscaped garden ties your home to its surroundings for a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Small chores go a long way; a luscious, mown lawn, tidy hedges, and defined edges around paths and driveways make a strong first impression of care and warmth. Appealing outdoor areas reflect a well-maintained interior and a house that is move-in ready; an attractive and sometimes necessary quality for the majority of buyers.
If you want to go the extra mile, inject some colour into your exterior with vibrant flower arrangements. If you have the space, a colourful flower bed could become the centrepiece of your garden, whilst ever-green plants ensure your garden has a continued, year-round interest. Hanging flowers and window boxes add a charming touch, softening the look of hard surfaces like concrete or brick. Potted plants have a similar effect, and the variety of pot designs available can complement your home’s façade; terracotta pots are well-suited for a more traditional home, whereas modern planters suit a contemporary style.
4) Outdoor Tidy Up
An outdoor tidy-up is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to boost your home’s kerb appeal and revitalise your exterior. A cluttered garden will undermine any previous efforts you’ve made, so clean up any litter and safely store any gardening tools or children’s toys away when they are not in use. Discrete storage solutions, like purpose-built, rattan boxes and decorative screens, help maintain a tidy appearance.
If you have the time and budget, jet-washing exterior walls, driveways, and walkways will make your home sparkle. A quick blast removes dirt, mildew, and grime, to reveal the original colour and vibrancy of your paving or stone. The result is a bright and welcoming exterior that invites visitors to your front door, without any harmful growths that could cause costly damage down the line. Keep an eye out for any cracked or wonky brickwork and replace or repoint them to remove the final blemishes from your home.
5) Lighting
Exterior lighting is often overlooked, yet it can completely transform outdoor spaces and improve kerb appeal at any hour. Once it gets dark, assess your property for outdated, broken, or ineffective lighting that may detract from its appearance or pose a safety risk on elevated or uneven ground.
Strategically positioned lanterns or modern wall lights add ambience, depth, and visual interest, highlighting your home’s best features. Solar-powered path lights are a simple, effective addition, offering a soft glow along walkways and contributing to a warm, inviting atmosphere with improved visibility.
For a standout upgrade, consider a bioclimatic pergola or aluminium carport with integrated LED lighting. These thoughtful touches make a significant difference during evening viewings, helping your home stand out as a welcoming, well-lit space compared to dimly lit alternatives.
6) Aluminium Cladding
Aluminium cladding updates a building’s exterior design by adding contemporary finishing profiles to its outer wall. These aluminium sheets add a sleek finish to new buildings and can be retrofitted onto older homes for a fresh entryway or feature wall. The versatility of aluminium means these panels can be cut and shaped into distinctive designs; with over 200 RAL colours to choose from, you will inevitably construct a prominent feature that catches the eye of potential buyers. The astute investor will also recognise the protection cladding offers against the elements, alongside the positive effect it has on a home’s thermal performance. The combination of these factors makes it a worthy investment, whether you plan to live in the property for a while or sell up straight away.
Now that you’ve explored a range of ideas for improving your home’s exterior, it’s time to put them into action. Whether you’re tackling small maintenance jobs or planning a full renovation, these upgrades will help create a more enjoyable living space and add value when it’s time to sell.
For more advice on how an aluminium veranda, pergola or carport might fit into your home renovation and improve its kerb appeal, come down to our showroom and chat with the team. While there, you’ll also discover how bifold doors, sliding doors, French doors and more pair with these structures to strengthen indoor-outdoor connections.
