Your porch columns and other exterior elements offer many opportunities to decorate your home for the holidays, create an inviting setting and make a design statement. As you welcome family and friends into your home to celebrate with you, here are a few tips to get you started with your holiday curb appeal makeover.
Clear the driveway. Make it easy for guests to park and walk into your home by keeping your driveway clear of clutter. Move kids’ toys, bikes and other gear out of the way or into the garage. Remove dead bushes, leaves and weeds and trim tree branches. If you have a stone pathway leading to your door, make sure, there are no loose or broken pieces that could injure kids.
Add a fresh coat of paint. Maybe your door and door knocker could use a bold splash of color. Or, perhaps it’s time to give your fiberglass porch columns a brand new look using paint. From your mailbox to your home’s number plaque, you could brighten up just about any element of your home with a little touch of color and holiday cheer.
Then, there’s light. Holiday lights and garlands instantly lend a festive touch. Bring out red ornament balls, hanging lanterns, window boxes and other accessories you may have stored away. Garlands and twinkling holiday lights wrapped around your porch columns and railings bring them to life. Solar lights are a great, inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative. A beautiful wreath completes your newly painted door. Add some green and red to your mailbox and number plaque in the form of leaves and flowers.
These are just a few of the simple ways to spruce up your home for the holidays.
It’s easy to take your PVC porch columns, railings and other elements for granted especially since they require no maintenance. But, once a year, it’s nice to dress them up and enjoy your porch in a whole new light.
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