We all know not to judge a book by its cover, but we just can’t help ourselves when it comes to a house. We often judge the home based on the front porch. The front porch can be warm and inviting or empty and lifeless. Right or wrong, it gives us an impression of what we’ll find inside. Curb appeal is important for every house, especially if you’re buying or selling. But even if you’re staying put, fall is the perfect time to give your front porch some extra attention and a lot of love. Even if potential home buyers are not walking through your front door, by implementing these fall decor tips, you can make a big statement to your friends and family.
Spruce Up the Front Door
A fall wreath goes a long way to bring color and warmth to your house. While there are many beautiful store-bought wreaths, a simple DIY wreath boosts your curb appeal and makes your guests smile. You can stick to traditional fall colors and find a wreath with pumpkins or bright oak leaves, or you can find something that is understated yet elegant. A wreath made from eucalyptus leaves or green grapevines are great staples for the farmhouse look. If you’re feeling a bit rebellious, this may be the year you branch out from the traditional wreath and hang a chalkboard sign with “Hello fall!” or “Welcome to our Home” in beautiful calligraphy. Fall foliage wrapped loosely around the sign is the perfect touch to a warm welcome.
Let Your Porch Make a Statement
New trends give you so many beautiful color palettes to play with! You are no longer bound to celebrate fall with yellow and orange. Instead, feel free to use your favorite neutrals or make bold statements that complement the colors you already use to decorate your home. Your front porch can be a sneak-peak of what guests might find in your living room. You can easily dress up your front porch by draping cozy blankets over rocking chairs and displaying fall mums and pumpkins of various colors and sizes. You may even decide to accent your favorite blues with white pumpkins and use neutral fall decor like corn husks or wheat. Repurpose decor you have in another space to give your front porch a new look. Take an old wooden ladder and display a fall blanket on every rung, or fill a bushel basket with apples, mums, or firewood. Transfer a bar cart to the front porch and fill it with pumpkins and gourds. Don’t be afraid to get creative, use what you’ve got, and style your porch in a way that draws your guests into your home.
Prepare Your Garden
When it comes to curb appeal, a fresh, clean garden says more than you might think. And even though you may not have bright, luscious flower beds in the fall months, you can still give your garden a tune-up that prepares your beds for the spring and is desirable to the eyes. In early fall, pull weeds and any plants that won’t survive the fall and winter months. Fertilize and mulch any beds that will remain empty until the spring. You can also plant daffodils or other spring bulbs and get a nice surprise when the season changes. But if you want a little color in your garden during the fall and winter, there are several herbs and annuals that you can plant and enjoy right away. Colorful lettuces, turnips, collards, and kale grow nicely as it gets colder. Flowers that bloom in the fall months include pansies, begonias, sweet alyssum, chrysanthemums, and petunias. If you want to revel in traditional fall colors, plant the brightly colored celosia, or deep yellow calendula. Your garden doesn’t have to be bland during the cold months, but it is important to take care of it during the fall so that your spring blooms are radiant.
Whether or not your home is on the market, you can entice guests and passersby with a beautiful fall look from the curb to the front door! If you’re ready to list your home, or are curious about current listings, contact Inhabit Real Estate Group today.
