Add texture with different types of coating. Build dimensions with a porch or pergola. Elliot suggests starting by adding dimension to the house itself. You can do this by adding blinds or awnings if they fit the style and time of the house.
Don't do this with a modern home, for example. A walkway that crosses the front patio to the front door will also increase exterior appeal. We spoke to a representative for Sheldon Bosley Knight and he told us, “There are a lot of simple ideas for adding curb appeal to your home, and it doesn't matter if you have a fairly basic home, like most people. One of the best ways to create depth and add more interest to your house with a flat facade is to get an awning.
The reason they're so great is that they instantly make the front of your house no longer flat. Placing an awning on the front of your home is a great way to add an attractive exterior to your flat fronted home. The color doesn't have to be too crazy either, even a different soft shade will help a little. Repainting the door to create a bit of contrast is a great way to add exterior appeal.
You can add curb appeal to a flat-fronted home in many ways. It could be as easy as installing a few lights or painting the ornaments in your house. On the other hand, it could be as extreme as building on one or two structures to completely change the look of your home. Even if you love your home and don't plan to sell it anytime soon, you might want to add some features that you like to see and, at the same time, give your home a more modern look.
Whatever you do, whether it's a makeover or smart photos of an ad, be sure to address the external appeal factor. For a more dramatic remodeling of the flat-fronted house, paint the brick, siding, and molding with contrasting but complementary colors. Character is important in a house with a flat front, and there are many ways to add it without a complete remodel. Remember that landscaping with great exterior appeal should create the illusion of dimension in your flat-fronted house by adding depth.
If you have the budget, you can add bricks or stones to the lower room of the house to give it an additional texture. All of this could add another dimension or layer to the design and exterior appeal of your flat-fronted home. In a short time and with a small (or large) budget, you can transform your house in front of a flat and stop being the flower of the neighborhood wall into the house that everyone stops to look at. You want a house that stands out from the rest, and often a house with a flat front can seem boring and one-dimensional.
Finally, swapping old windows for larger, updated options (we love windows with black trims) will add character and give your home greater curb appeal. Adding a tall tree on one side, evergreen shrubs in the center of the house and stones with different types of flowers planted will give different heights and splashes of color to the front of the house. There are many accessory options to have outside the front of your home to create greater curb appeal. If you have the time and money to repair your single-story home, there are a few areas you'll want to focus on.
The new Address21 Oak by Home Design presents the best content from around the world of home design, delivered with style, ingenuity and a friendly touch. Adding an outdoor structure such as a porch, pergola, or patio can dramatically change the look of your flat-fronted home. However, adding a porch is an expensive and time-consuming solution, and if you're upgrading the house to sell it, you'll likely regret not having the porch before to enjoy.
