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10 Ways to Boost Your Kerb Appeal
When redecorating your home, it’s easy to focus on the interior design and forget the exterior. But over time, paintwork can start to look shabby or discoloured due to wear and tear or weather damage. Luckily, we have plenty of ideas to help you boost kerb appeal and create a modern home exterior. Let’s dive in.
What is kerb appeal?
Kerb appeal is a term used to describe the attractiveness of a property from the outside. How good your property looks depends on different factors, including exterior paintwork, gardens, fences, gates and lighting.
Does kerb appeal add value to a property?
Kerb appeal is often referred to when selling a house, as this is a factor that potential buyers will consider. If your property has plenty of kerb appeal, it could add value to your home. However, it’s important to remember that everyone’s tastes differ, so what appeals to you might not appeal to all potential buyers.
How to improve your property’s kerb appeal
Discover our top tips for adding kerb appeal to your home, with ideas to suit every budget, taste and property size.
1. Refresh your door colour
As the main entrance to your home, your front door will experience wear and tear over time, leading to chipped, peeling or discoloured paint. Whether you want to spruce up the existing shade with a fresh coat or change the colour completely, this is one of the easiest ways to boost kerb appeal.
Browse Dulux Decorator Centre exterior wood paints to find a long-lasting formula in a shade you love. From eye-catching brights like Pepper Red and Molten Yellow to muted tones that evoke nature and calm like Guild Green, Pine Needle, Teal Voyage and Indigo Shade, we’ve got colours to suit every taste.
Add the finishing touches to your new front door by replacing handles, knockers and letter boxes with hardware that complements your chosen paint colour.
2. Paint your fence
Whether wood or metal, paint your fence with Dulux Weathershield to instantly boost kerb appeal. Available in a satin or high gloss finish and various shades, this durable, weatherproof paint offers protection against mould and algae, keeping your fencing looking great for longer. We also offer exterior woodcare products including varnishes, stains and oils if you prefer a natural wood finish for fencing.
Learn how to paint a fence in our step-by-step guide to simplify the process and get professional results.
3. Spruce up your window frames
If you have wooden window frames, you could paint them in the same shade as your front door or porch to brighten your home. Dark colours make a statement while being timeless and neutral. Try Rich Black, Noble Grey or Javelin to transform tired windows into a striking, modern feature.
Alternatively, you may want to retain the wood’s natural shade and finish. Clean the frames and sills and apply a wood preserver to protect them from weather damage.
4. Freshen up exterior walls
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your home’s exterior. Whatever shade you choose, you can transform a tired-looking house into an eye-catching property with plenty of kerb appeal. Dulux Weathershield Smooth Masonry Paint is ideal for exterior walls, featuring anti-fade technology, protection from mould and algae and a long-lasting opaque finish.
Our exterior masonry paint guide includes practical tips for painting outdoors and the best paints for professional results.
5. Give your gate some TLC
Garden gates are one of the first things people see outside your house, but they are often neglected. If you have a wooden gate, use woodcare products to enhance the natural finish or paint it with Dulux Weathershield in your favourite shade. We recommend choosing the same colour as your fencing for a coherent look.
6. Go bold and bright
Match neutral colours like Pure Brilliant White, Magnolia or Sandstone with darker shades like Frosted Grey or Black for a sleek, clean exterior with a modern touch. Alternatively, make a statement by painting the exterior walls in bright shades like Delft China, Marine Splash or Emerald Glade. Or, keep the walls neutral and add bold colour pops on the doors or window frames instead.
7. Hide your bins
Although essential for every home, bins can look unsightly, detracting from your property’s kerb appeal. Build a wooden bin store and paint it in a shade that matches your exterior woodwork, so you can hide bins while keeping the design coherent. Another option is to move bins down the side of your property, tidying up the front.
8. Consider exterior lighting
A well-lit home can look inviting and cosy, boosting kerb appeal. From contemporary spotlights to pretty fairy lights that add a whimsical touch, exterior lighting is great for illuminating paths, steps or driveways.
9. Brighten up your boundary lines
Flowerbeds and potted plants can breathe life into your front garden, no matter how much space you have. Plant along fence lines or hedges to add colour and depth to your property while encouraging nature to thrive.
10. Go the extra mile with garden accessories
Garden accessories and furniture make your home look lived-in and inviting to visitors, potential buyers or passers-by. Keep things simple and avoid cluttering the space, as this can reduce kerb appeal. Try painted potted plants, an accent chair in a shady corner, a unique water feature, or a garden arch.
For more tips and tricks when decorating outdoors, explore our ultimate guide to exterior trim protection to ensure a lasting finish on all paintwork.
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