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How to Bring a Level of Charm to your Home’s Exterior

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It doesn’t matter whether you have a small cottage that is in need of a little TLC or whether you have an apartment that you’d like to inject some life into because deciding what changes to make to your home can be difficult. If you want some help to bring a level of charm to your home's exterior, then you’ve come to the right place.

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[ctt template=”4″ link=”95b8d” via=”yes” ]If you’d like to inject some life into your property and bring a level of charm to your home's exterior, here are some tips to consider.[/ctt]

Add a Covered Entrance

A bit of a cover can go a long way when you’re trying to boost the overall appearance of your home. It can make your home look bigger and it also gives it a unique edge if done properly. If you have a bit of DIY experience then there is no reason why you can’t do this yourself either, so give it a go and see what you can come up with.

Hang a Lantern

Lanterns can add depth and they can also add a level of style too. Traditional gas lanterns come in many different forms, but if you want you can easily pick up an electric lantern instead. These look ideal on farmhouse homes, but they are also ideal for semi-detached houses too. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on them and you would be surprised at how much they can completely transform your home’s exterior.

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Change the Door

When choosing a front door, you have to make sure that you choose one that reflects the overall personality of your home. If you want to add more light to your home then consider choosing one that incorporates panes of glass, or even add a big traditional knocker if you have a cottage-style home. If you’re stuck as to which one to go for then it helps to choose one that fits in with the overall theme and architectural style of your property.

Window Boxes

Window boxes have a certain level of charm and they can also really make your home feel more welcoming too. If you want to get the biggest and best impact from yours then choose one that fits in with your theme and paint it too. If you have a green door, then choose the same color as your window box. This will make a huge difference and it will also brighten up your exterior without breaking the bank.

Update your Roof

If your roof is worn out and missing tiles, then you may want to get this sorted out sooner rather than later. If you don’t then you run the risk of experiencing damages and you may even find that you reduce the value of your home too. You can see more about that here.

Redo the Drive

This upgrade is a bit more expensive when compared to some of the others but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth doing. The driveway to your home needs to be in good condition if you want to boost your home’s overall appearance and you would be surprised at what a difference it can make to your property’s value too, so take your time and repair it when needed.

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