Two Types of Exterior Home Design
As you look at the outside of your home you start to run through a lot of exterior home design ideas in your head. Some of those exterior home design ideas need to be headed off at the pass and stopped right away. Lawn jockeys went out of style years ago so don't even think about it.
There are two stages of exterior home design that you need to think of when you are considering projects as you stare at the outside of your home. The first is necessary projects that have to be done mostly due to needed repair or regular home maintenance. The other is the projects that you would love to do if you have time and can fit them into your budget. Obviously the more important exterior home design projects are the ones that have to be done due to repair or regular maintenance but they do not need to be boring.
Window Sills
If your window sills need work, then take that as an opportunity to spice up the trim on your house. Decide on a color that matches with the current color of your house and get to painting. This is also a great time to repair and reinforce any window sills that may have eroded over time and, due to neglect, are now looking like they are falling apart.
It is not uncommon to one day look up at the window sills at the top floors of your home, especially in the back, and realize that it has been years since you did anything to help them out. Window sills in need of repair can be places where warm air gets out and cold air and water gets in to cause damage. So this kind of exterior home design project is not only necessary for cosmetic reasons but it is also very necessary for the efficiency of your home and to prevent future damage.
Lawn
When people start considering exterior home design projects they always think about painting the house, adding some siding, or even getting the roof repaired or replaced. But what about your lawn? Landscaping is also part of exterior home design and you can use landscaping to really make your house stand out. Real estate agents call it curb appeal and it means that people looking at your house from the curb will find it attractive if you just add things here and there to your lawn.
Colorful flowers in the right spot are always attractive. You may not need a whole garden but some color is always nice. Some sort of border around the sidewalk leading up to your house can also add a nice touch. Anything that is not over the top but still adds something to your home's curb appeal is great.
If you really want to start planning a exterior home design project then make sure you get the important stuff done first and make sure that you add value to your home while you are doing it. There are a lot of great ideas if you just keep your eyes and mind open.
