Last night I was browsing a few articles and posts about curb appeal, so I thought I’d share them with you. In my opinion, curb appeal is so important because it’s the first impression people have of your house. It sets the tone for what to expect inside, and it says a lot about you as a homeowner.
Even though there was still loads of exterior work to be done, we had the exterior painted back in June, just a month after starting work on the house. You can read more about the evolution of our painted house here. And here’s our most recent shot from the street:
Anyway, here are a few favorites I’ve been catching up on lately…
1. This Old House did an article on the biggest curb appeal transformations in 2012. Here are a few of my favorites.
2. Piggybacking on 2012, I also enjoyed the 2013 round up. A few more favorites…
3. If you still need a few more before and afters, check out this selection from HGTV.
And just for fun, here’s a little progression of our house!
Now we need to get the foundation painted, put the shutters back on, put our mailbox and “historic home” plaque back up, and landscape! Seems simple enough, right?
Do you have any good before and after curb appeal shots? I’d love to see them!
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SO impressed with what you guys have done with your home, Sarah! It’s gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Mary! :)
I love seeing these kinds of transformations, and I love seeing all the work you’ve done on your home! It’s so wonderful when people make old homes beautiful again. And it’s pretty cool that you have a historic home plaque!
Thanks, Grey! Right now the plaque is covered in dust…I can’t wait to clean it and hang it. That will be a big day! :)
sarah your house is so so so gorgeous. i can only imagine how happy it makes you when you walk into it every night :) the transformation is remarkable…great job!
Thanks, Molly!
It is amazing what a little paint and porch railings can do to the exterior of a home. Over the years I have loved seeing some great before and after pictures of our flip homes. Your home is turning into a southern dream. I love following the progress!
Thank you, Amy! It’s come a long way, and we’ve still got a ways to go. Thanks again for letting me guest post on your fabulous blog today! :)
Your house is super cute with loads of curb appeal! Love all of those before and afters!