5 Ideas for Boosting Your Home’s Curb Appeal

What type of first impression does the front of your home present? Whether you want to sell your house, impress family members and other visitors, or become the envy of the neighborhood, you may have asked this question. In this article, we explain six simple ways to improve your home’s curb appeal.

Here at the Koi Lagoon, we offer custom metal fabrication services, including the creation of unique and eye-catching lawn ornaments, mailbox mounts, address numbers, and other outdoor decor. Stop by our store at 2000 E. Lincoln Ave. in Fort Collins, CO, to shop for some yard decorations or call us at (970) 484-9162 to discuss a custom metal project for boosting the outer appearance of your home.

5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

1. Eliminate Clutter

Keeping your property neat and tidy can be easier said than done, especially if you have small children or work full time, but reducing clutter around your home’s exterior can go a long way in boosting curb appeal. To identify unsightly clutter, walk to the edge of your property, and try to look at your home from a stranger’s perspective. Does anything seem out of place?

Consider eliminating items like trash cans, children’s toys, broken lights, or damaged decorations from your house’s exterior for a tidier overall appearance.

2. Polish Your Windows

Even if you clean your home on a daily basis, you may not consider the positive effects of cleaning your windows or glass doors. However, a nice polish on the inside and outside of your clear glass surfaces can make your entire house appear cleaner. You may tackle this job yourself with some glass cleaner and a ladder or hire a professional team to take care of it for you.

Old newspapers make an excellent material for cleaning glass. Simply spray the surface with glass cleaner, ball up the newspaper, and wipe the glass dry using a circular motion for a streak-free shine.

Metal outdoor decor: beautiful metal sunflower lawn ornaments by the Koi Lagoon

3. Add New Yard Decorations

Adding some new yard ornaments is one of the easiest ways to boost your home’s curb appeal with minimal effort. A new lawn decoration can add interest to your yard with a pop of color or a beautiful design.

Our custom metal fabrication team at the Koi Lagoon creates all kinds of lawn decorations, from tall metal flowers to short garden bed decor. Whether you prefer the rustic look of rusted metal or want a piece with a long-lasting powder-coat finish, you’ll find great options at our shop. If you have a particular piece in mind, let us know! We create custom metal artwork of all kinds built to stand the test of time outdoors.

Custom mailbox mount created by the metal fabricators at the Koi Lagoon in Fort Collins

4. Spruce Up Your Mailbox

If your house features a stand-alone mailbox, you can add personality to your home’s exterior with a spruced up mailbox. A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference in your mailbox’s appearance, or you may decide to invest in a brand new box with a specific theme or design.

Our metal fabricator can help you spruce up your mailbox, just as we did for the pictured example. The mailbox pictured on the right features a custom sunflower design that brings elegance and personality to what was a simple design.

5. Replace Your Address Numbers

Another simple way to boost your curb appeal is replacing your house’s address numbers, especially if people struggle to find your home. Our metal fabrication shop creates custom address signs and individual numbers, depending on each customer’s preference. If you want to replace your house numbers, let us create the perfect metal numbers to match your home’s style.

You don’t have to tackle massive projects to give your home’s curb appeal a little boost. If you want to explore your options for new lawn ornaments, mailboxes, or address numbers, let the Koi Lagoon’s custom metal fabrication experts help. We've created a wide variety of outdoor wall decor. Visit us today, call us at (970) 484-9162, or email us at koilagoon@gmail.com to get started.