Create an inviting
front porch.
Amplify your entrance with
potted plants, a quirky
doormat, and modern
house numbers. Lanterns
and porch swings also give
a welcoming touch.
Do landscape lighting.
Boost safety and appearance by
highlighting your home's best
features with up lights, spotlights,
path lights, and post lights. Tasteful
landscape lighting can increase
property values by as much as 20%.
Paint your front door.
Make a lasting impression on visitors
by painting your door a cheery color.
Then, complement your work with a
distinctive door knocker, attractive
hardware, and festive wreaths.
Hang window treatments.
Frame your windows with interior
shutters, curtains, and Roman
shades instead of run-of-the-mill
blinds. Experiment with different
textures, colors, and fabrics to
alter your room with ease.
Install open shelving.
Open shelving can make use of blank
wall space and add character, fashionably
displaying your favorite things in one area.
Find shelves and anchors that match your
room's décor for a seamless fit.
Swap cabinet hardware.
Dress your cabinets and doors with new
hardware. Hinges, knobs, and pulls that
are functional and aesthetically pleasing
add style—and value. You can never go
wrong with a brass or matte-black option.
