As a homeowner, you are probably always looking to improve your home and take on some DIY exterior remodeling projects. That can come with a long list of things on your to-do list. Just adding a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of your home is a great start.
However, while you are improving your curb appeal, there are many other awesome things you can do to make your home beautiful. No matter the color you choose for your paint, here are a seven stunning exterior remodeling projects that can nicely complement a fresh coat of paint.
Front Porch
1. Spruce Up the Front Door
When it comes to simple exterior remodeling projects, look no further than your front doo. If you have a wooden front door, painting the trim white can make a statement and bring new life to your home. White trim with wood doors provides a truly stunning contrast. How? White trim brings out the wood grain and also matches nearly every aesthetic. However, you can also pair white trim with various entry door colors if your door is already painted. Other ways to spruce up your front door include adding a wreath, a new doormat, and refreshing your house numbers.
2. Repair the Driveway
Your driveway is a focal point of the exterior of your home. Having a beautiful new or refinished driveway is a good complement to a fresh coat of paint. This can be done by resealing, painting, or fully replacing the driveway. Even if your driveway is cracked and uneven, that can be fixed to make it appear brand new. Pavers can also be laid over your existing driveway to create a whole new look.
3. Exterior Remodeling Projects – Add Texture to a New Roof
A new roof not only has a high return on investment if you ever decide to sell but also greatly improves the look of your home. Cedar shake shingles are a good option as they add texture, have a long lifespan, and provide good energy efficiency. They are durable against the elements, which is why they have such a long lifespan, more than with asphalt shingles. With a new roof and a fresh coat of paint, the exterior of your home will look brand new.
4. Freshen Up the Landscape
The landscape can greatly impact curb appeal and is an easy exterior project that greatly complements a fresh coat of paint. Simply trim and clean up your current landscape or plant a few new flowers. If you need some help, getting a landscape consultation from a landscaping professional can give you many ideas that will all work nicely together. Additionally, a professional can ensure that you are planting good species for your environment and are easy to maintain. You can also add lighting to elevate the look of your landscaping.
Garage Door Pergolas
5. Garage Door Pergolas
As the name suggests, garage door pergolas go above your garage door. They provide a bit of added protection from the elements, great dimension, and allow you to keep the garage door open more, making it a more usable space. Some people add vines or lights to their garage door pergolas, adding personal detail to their exterior.
6. Pay Attention to the Details – on any exterior remodeling projects
A fresh coat of paint will only look nice if you pay attention to the details. Not only should you hire a professional to do the paint job to ensure that everything is done correctly from the start. Then details like trim, pillars, and shutters should be painted to finish out the job. Additionally, you should make sure that the exterior of your home is cleaned, including sidewalks, driveways, and porch flooring if you have one.
7. Shutters
Though shutters are more popular in areas with hurricanes, they can be an aesthetic detail that looks really nice in any region. There are a lot of different sizes, materials, and colors to choose from. Even if you don’t put them on every window, at least putting them on the front can make a big difference. Of course, they can also protect your windows in the event of strong winds or hail, which is possible in many locations even if you don’t get hurricanes.
Start With a Coat of Paint
A lot of good can come from just starting with a fresh coat of exterior paint. As we have briefly mentioned above, the small details matter. Things like pressure washing to clean the surface before painting, taping off surfaces, and using high-quality materials are essential to a great final look.
If you are in Colorado, Robinson Painting of Colorado is the professional for the job. They take the time to do things right so that your paint, no matter the color, is just the way you envisioned. Once you have started with a coat of fresh paint, the rest of these exterior remodeling projects are the perfect finishing touches.
Give us a call if you’d like to get an estimate or chat about your interior painting project. We’d love to help!
Author Info: Andrew Wesley is an editor for the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.