The pathway to your front door serves as an ambassador for the home. Make it beautiful and pleasant to look at. The walkway serves as the path to the home, and ensuring that it is as attractive as the rest of the property will gain points with buyers. The pathway, landing, and front door should blend together to provide an appealing journey from your street or driveway to your house. For example, if the home’s style is Georgian, Greek Revival, or Colonial, a straight path that goes from the sidewalk straight to door is recommended. With a straight path boring concrete can be avoided by decorating the lane with flower pots or beds. Too much will make your walkway look cluttered and disorganized, though, so keep a decent balance, keep it elegant, and do not go overboard. Whatever you decide to do with your walkway, always ensure that there is no overgrowth around the concrete or wood. Furthermore, go easy on the decorations and lawn ornaments. A few are a cute, fun idea that helps to make gardens and walkways pop. An entire army of them is a terrible idea. Instead, keep a limit of three to five, depending on how big your walkway is and how well they blend in with flowers, rocks, trees, and other aesthetic accents.
THE FRONT DOOR
Repainting your front door is a small but powerful tool to add curb appeal. Select a color that is pretty and matches and amplifies the overall style of the exterior. A contrast between the overall facade of your home and the front door will ensure that your curb appeal is amped up. For example, if your house is white or gray and has black shutters, a red-painted front door will create a somewhat mysterious feel and bring more beauty to your home.
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