When you think about a house with good curb appeal, you probably think of attractive and well-maintained landscaping in the front yard, a driveway free from cracks and debris, a new exterior paint job and neighbors with similarly manicured spaces ? but most of all, you think about the front porch. The front porch is […]
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When you think about a house with good curb appeal, you probably think of attractive and well-maintained landscaping in the front yard, a driveway free from cracks and debris, a new exterior paint job and neighbors with similarly manicured spaces ? but most of all, you think about the front porch.

The front porch is a guest?s first impression of your home. It offers an introduction to your design aesthetic, and it shows the guest what kind of comforts they can expect once inside.
Because the front porch has such an outsized impact, not only on the appeal of your home but on the outlook of those who visit it, you need to devote time, energy and some money into making your front porch as welcoming as possible.

Fortunately, that is about as easily said as done. Here are a few quick ideas for improving the look, feel and function of your front porch:

Consider Your Color Scheme

Most likely, the walls of your front porch should stay the same color as the rest of your home?s exterior, to ensure a cohesive look to your home from the street.

However, that does...