Simple Ways to Give Your Home a Distinctive Look

Homeowners looking to give their homes a whole new look often wonder what they can do from the outside. It could be because they are looking to update to place their property on the market and it could just be that they want a whole new look without the bother of moving to a new location. If you are thinking of doing a bit of upgrading to your home, here are a few simple ways to give your home a distinctive look. You’d be surprised by what a few changes can do to the overall character of the house.

Paved Patio

Are you tired of stepping outside to have a cold drink or cup of tea, only to sit at a patio table that is sitting on the ground with no paving? In fact, you can design and construct your own patio quite easily with paving stones or slabs and if you’ve a couple strong men around, it could actually be done in a matter of a weekend once you have drafted the layout and all the materials are on hand.

With easy paving stones you can create the most unique setting which will add an extra element to the grounds. With stepping stones leading from the house to the patio, you’ll add style and function all in one.

Decorative Garage Doors

Many homeowners don’t realise just how many different types of garage doors are available today. Not only are you limited to those that roll up but there are styles that open outward as well. Some of these are made of solid wood and are rounded at the top, reminiscent of old abbey or castle doors of days gone by. With just the addition of designer garage doors, you would be surprised at how the whole style of the home could be altered.

Fancy Window Moulding and Millwork

When you are looking to update your windows throughout the home, this is the time to consider also altering the style you employ. Most homeowners aren’t aware of the fact that a good window installer can also alter the size and shape of the frames as well. Fancy window moulding and millwork create a totally new appearance from the outside but also add an air of elegance from within. If you’ve gone to a rounded garage door, you might consider this style in windows as well. Of course not all homes can have the window structures altered as easily, but your home just might lend itself to a change in window design.

Although some of these changes may not be ‘simple’ from a DIY perspective, they are simple in terms of giving your home a whole new look. As far as cost? The more labour you can do yourself the less expensive it will be. Even so, if you are seeking to change the look of your home to give it a more distinctive appeal, these suggestions will work quite nicely. Instead of looking for a new home with an extra bit of class, try a few changes to the one you currently own.