You’ve probably heard the term “curb appeal” thrown around when you sold your last home. Curb appeal is a term for that all-important first impression of your home. Does the home feel inviting? Does it look well-kept? Can Luminocity inspired outdoor lighting improve your Central Indiana home’s curb appeal?
Curb appeal isn’t just for people who are trying to sell their homes. People who take pride in their homes often invest in updates and upgrades to keep their home looking neat and pristine. Your home is a reflection of you. A home with overgrown landscaping or peeling paint gives a distinctly different impression than one that is well kept.
Why should you boost your home’s curb appeal?
If you’re putting your home on the market, curb appeal is your first strategy to entice potential buyers to walk through your home. It may require an initial investment, but upgrades often pay you back in the selling price. For instance, according to the National Association of REALTORS®️ 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, homeowners can expect to recoup 100 percent of their expenses for a new roof or garage door when they sell their homes. Cement fiber siding has a 86 percent recovery rate, while vinyl windows carry a 67 percent recovery rate.
But home ownership is more than a spreadsheet of expenses and payoffs. When you invest in your home’s curb appeal, you’re also enjoying benefits that might not necessarily come with a dollar sign:
You enjoy your home. You work hard for what you have. Think of how you feel when you drive down your street at night after a tedious business trip, and you see your home looking well-lit and elegant. Curb appeal creates an important first impression for homeowners and visitors alike.
You feel safer. Overgrown foliage, broken down entryways and multiple shadows can be invitations to criminal activity. When you invest in nice landscaping and fill in the shadows with outdoor lighting, you’re increasing your overall home security.
You’re being a good neighbor. If the home across the street looks sloppy, it’s going to affect how the neighborhood feels. Your neighbors appreciate living near a home that is maintained and elegant.
How to improve your home’s curb appeal
Sure, you can invest in a whole house makeover. But did you know that many curb appeal projects can be accomplished in just a day or so? You don’t have to break the bank – or your back – to improve your home’s curb appeal:
Clean it up. Give yourself a day to trim the shrubbery, pull the weeds and haul away the debris from your yard. What else needs some TLC? Be honest – when was the last time you cleaned your exterior windows? Make them sparkle when you remove the grime.
Paint your front door. If a whole house paint makeover isn’t in the budget, why not focus on the front door? Have fun with a new color that will change the whole exterior.
Power wash your home and driveway. Indiana’s cool wet spring may have left a calling card in the form of dirt and mildew on your home and driveway. If you feel comfortable using your own power washer or renting one, go outside and watch the magic happen when you reveal your home’s original beauty. Remember to always test an inconspicuous patch first, and make sure the materials used in your driveway and home exterior can withstand the power wash.
Turn on the lights. A professional outdoor lighting design by Luminocity will illuminate your home’s best features and add another layer of elegance. When you partner with Luminocity, you’re working with trained outdoor lighting experts and members of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. This means you’ll get the best and most durable outdoor lighting fixtures, coupled with a designer who knows how to put your home in its best light. After all, curb appeal should always be illuminated!
Boost your home’s curb appeal with an outdoor lighting design by Luminocity inspired outdoor lighting. Call us now at 317-537-8055 or reach out online. Your home deserves to shine with Luminocity.
