Holiday Curb Appeal: Exterior Upgrades That Make a Statement 

With the holidays around the corner, many homeowners are looking for ways to boost curb appeal and make their home feel festive and inviting.  

Improving your home’s exterior doesn’t require a big renovation. With a few targeting projects, you can freshen things up and create a warm, welcoming entrance that makes a statement for your holiday guests.  

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Exterior Upgrades That Make a Statement 

1. Entryway  

The entryway is one of the first things people notice when they come to your house. It’s also one of the easiest places to make quick improvements. 

Here are some simple ways to enhance holiday curb appeal: 

• Repaint or re-stain your front door using a bold color. 
• Replace worn doorknobs and hardware. 
• Hang a festive wreath on the door. 
• Drape holiday garland over the doorway. 
• Add a holiday-themed welcome mat. 
• Use exterior lights to highlight your festive decorations. 
• Add lanterns with battery-operated candles to create a warm glow along the entryway or on the front porch, 
• Flank the door with seasonal potted plants, such as poinsettias. 

2. Landscaping 

You don’t need a full yard makeover to add holiday curb appeal and elevate your home’s exterior.  

• Trim overgrown shrubs and trees that block pathways or windows 
• Refresh mulch or gravel in flower beds. 
• Wrap trees with twinkling lights. 
• Add seasonal plants in pots or flower beds. 
• Use solar-powered landscape lighting in your yard or along the driveway.  
• Create a well-lit path to your front door using luminaries. 

3. Outdoor Lighting 

Now that it gets dark earlier, outdoor lighting is even more important. Upgrading or repairing a few key features can improve safety and boost holiday curb appeal. 

• Upgrade old or mismatched porch lights. 
• Replace bulbs with warm LED lighting for energy efficiency. 
• Add soft lighting along the front pathway, entryway, driveway, and porch to create a warm, inviting ambience for your guests. 
• Accentuate your home’s architectural features with strategically placed lighting. 
• Use string lights to outline your house, wrap trees, or drape over shrubs to make your house look festive. 

4. Maintenance and Cleaning 

Before setting up your seasonal decorations or welcoming guests, make sure exterior surfaces are clean and in working order. 

• Power wash the front porch, patio, and driveway. 
• Remove weeds from pathway cracks. 
• Clean windows and screens to let in more light.  
• Repair or replace damaged steps, railings, or siding. 
• Happy Holidays from Gerard Construction 

During the holidays, your home’s exterior becomes more than the first thing people see. It’s the backdrop for holiday decorations, family photos, and moments shared with guests and neighbors. These exterior updates will make a statement and boost your home’s holiday curb appeal.  

Contact Gerard Construction today to learn more about our custom home building, home remodeling, or other services.