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P LANT ANNUALS. Don’t stop at the design of the house—landscaping can also up your curb appeal. “Adding annuals to the front entry provides abundant blooming color,” says Clarissa Cooper, senior landscape designer for DreamScapes Landscaping & Design. “They can be tucked into the border of the existing plant bed, planted in pots and urns, or used in hanging baskets. Arrangements in pots and urns can also be changed out with spring bulbs, summer bloomers, fall mums, and winter greens.”
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ADD A P O P O F PAINT. A bright door or black window trim can add visual interest, but home professionals agree that you need to proceed with caution when it comes to color. “Don’t feel like you need to add three different colors because that gets to be too trendy,” says Tarr. “You want something that’s classic and looks like it’s always been there.”
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If you’ve wanted to try a vibrant color, daring design, or bold furniture, but are hesitant to make it permanent, consider bringing in that “wow” factor through interchangeable accessories. “That’s a good opportunity to bring in some eye-catching stuff. You aren’t committed,” says Busacker. “Why not put a big double porch swing out front? You can only be out so often in Minnesota weather, so why not have fun with it?”
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K E E P UP WIT H M AINT E NANC E. Creating curb appeal isn’t a one-and-done type of task. It’s important to stay on top of regular maintenance to make sure your home is always putting its best foot forward. Routinely dust off the cobwebs in the front entry, touch up paint, and take care of the landscaping, such as pruning shrubs and clearing debris. “It’s difficult to talk about curb appeal without also talking about the big picture,” says Mobroten. “What do you want your home to look like in 10 years? You have to think long-term.”
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