Exterior Products

Your home’s exterior is your first chance to make a good first impression, so it’s worthwhile to keep it in tip-top shape. Although it’s important to maintain your curb appeal for neighbors and guests, it’s equally important for yourself; after all, you’re the one who sees the exterior products everyday. Although remodeling your home and revamping your landscape pack big punches, there are also small, easy ways to help your exterior shine.

Make sure your house number is noticeable.

When people visit for the first time, the house number is what directs them, so make sure it’s large and easy to read. Feel free to experiment with funky fonts and colors — after all, they can help make your home’s exterior unique — but be sure to test out the legibility before keeping the numbers around; you don’t want to confuse (and frustrate) family and friends.

Ensure there’s lot of outdoor light.

For exterior lighting, it’s oftentimes challenging to find the balance between too much and not enough. You want to make sure all nooks and crannies are well lit for security and walkability, but you don’t want to have a pricey energy bill or light up the whole neighborhood. The best way to find middle ground is to use a wide variety of light sources. Outdoor wall sconces are a great way to brighten up your front porch or driveway, while hanging lanterns and string lights offer a more romantic, warmer ambience. Be sure to think beyond the front door by adding path lights and accent lights for sidewalks or garden walkways.

Don't forget about porch and front door decorations.

Your home’s exterior might not offer a lot of decorating opportunities, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work with what you have. At holiday time, hang seasonal wreaths, signs and holiday decorations on your front door. If you’re feeling extra festive, you can do the same with your doormats, or just stick with a traditional welcome mat all year round. Lanterns are a great way to add a touch of decor, and personalized mailboxes can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure that anything placed outdoors can withstand changing temperatures, regardless of the season.