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Curb appeal is also one of the fastest and easiest ways to add value to your home. A house that is visually appealing on the outside will make potential buyers much more interested in seeing the inside.
When a visitor approaches a house they should feel welcome. The main entrance should be immediately obvious, so they don’t feel lost. There should be a clear and easy to path to access that door. There should be someplace sheltered from the elements for them to wait for the door to be opened. These are some basic architectural principles.
A great house will not only apply these basic rules but will go beyond them to be visually appealing through the use of architectural elements (columns, railings, moldings, shutters), materials (stone, brick, wood) and use of color. Color can be introduced through paint choices, pots and flowers marking the main entrance and even landscape materials.
All of these elements should work together with not only the style and period of the house but to also reflect the personality of the homeowner. When someone approaches your front door you want your house to embrace them with your personal warmth and style.
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