Whether you’re building or renovating, there are changes you can make to your home that will help it stand out from other homes in the area as well as those in your memory and make it uniquely yours.

Color

Depending on the HOA rules and regulations in your neighborhood, you may be limited on the colors you can use or how and where you can apply them. However, if you’re given some flexibility on factors such as trim or door color, you can still enjoy the unique touches that make your home truly unique.

Consider trimming your white, cream or beige home in a strong burgundy or luscious cobalt blue. If you’re able and ready to paint the whole house, tones including sage green or creamy vanilla will draw the eye of every guest.

Windows and Porches

As we move toward simpler lives and more connection, the addition of a great wrap around front porch will make your home a gathering point for friends and family. Additionally, this will give you a great place to show off your green thumb and celebrate the changing of the season! Large front porches are classic and will encourage more time spent outside.

Hardscaping

If part of your renovation goal is to take care of some drainage issue or handle a challenging lawn feature, hardscaping is a great way to improve the look of your home and reduce your yardwork. Great changes in landscaping are on their way in, and low-maintenance garden plans are very popular. Other options include putting in pollinator gardens to promote bee health and building in privacy with a well-designed garden.

Your landscaping and hardscaping plans can contribute greatly to the look of your home, serve as a way to improve drainage around your home and give you a private, cozy spot to enjoy a book or the company of just a few people.

Change Up Your Garage Door

Modern garage door trends feature the charming carriage house hardware and a unique layout that features windows down one side of the door. Other unique features include garage doors in bright colors or Clopay style doors.

Of course, new technology means new ways for automatic garage doors to know you’re on your way home. No matter what color or style you go with, be sure to discuss your varied options with a local company, like Plano Overhead Garage Door, to make the best decision now and in the future.