--- title: 37+ Ideas to Inspire Your Curb Appeal Creativity description: Changing up and making improvements to the front of your home creates curb appeal that will be the envy of your neighborhood. --- [The Porch Blog by Ruoff Mortgage](https://blog.ruoff.com) # [37+ Ideas to Inspire Your Curb Appeal Creativity](https://blog.ruoff.com/37-ideas-to-inspire-your-curb-appeal-creativity) Written by [Courtney Christensen](https://blog.ruoff.com/author/courtney-christensen) | May 12, 2020 Do you want to refresh your home's exterior? Are you looking to sell your home? Are you just ready for a change? Changing up and making improvements to the front of your home creates curb appeal that will be the envy of your neighborhood. Here are 37+ ideas to get your creative juices flowing.  ### Front Door 1. [Paint the front door](http://beckiowens.com/spring-curb-appeal-painted-front-door/) [2. Change up your house numbers](https://blog.ruoff.com/13-ways-to-spruce-up-your-home-address-sign) 3. [Farmhouse chic](https://citygirlgonemom.com/11-farmhouse-front-door-designs-youll-want-for-your-own-home/) 4. [Add a wreath](https://blog.ruoff.com/elevate-your-entrance-with-everyday-wreaths) 5. [Install a one-way mirror ](https://windowfilmworld.com/products/mirror-self-adhesive-film?pp=1) 6. [Add molding ](https://listotic.com/17-easy-and-cheap-curb-appeal-ideas/) 7. [Customize your screen door](https://diydanielle.com/custom-wood-screen-door/) ### Porch 8. [Build tall planters](https://www.hometalk.com/43559231/modern-tapered-planters) 9. [Add a welcome sign](https://www.etsy.com/listing/463964725/welcome-sign-rustic-wood-welcome-sign) 10. [Put out furniture](https://citygirlmeetsfarmboy.com/2019/06/26/simple-front-porch-ideas-for-the-summer/) 11. [Paint your porch](https://thehoneycombhome.com/how-to-paint-a-porch-floor-with-concrete-paint/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=36227314) 12. [Layer your door mat ](https://www.hunker.com/13713049/layered-doormats-are-the-hottest-trend-to-hit-your-front-door) ### Landscaping 13. [Add new textures](https://www.twotwentyone.net/front-yard-landscaping-refresh/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=764999268_31292878_241543) 14. [Low maintenance plants](https://wondermomwannabe.com/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas/) 15. [Natural barrier walls](https://www.thetreecenter.com/moonglow-juniper/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJ_I-Mm84gIVEarsCh2fMAoYEAQYCiABEgLsNfD_BwE#prettyPhoto) 16. [Use minimalism](https://www.thisminimalhouse.com/blog/2019/7/11/landscapingwhatsinspiringusandamoodboard) 17. [Add pavers](http://rumah.chakiradecor.com/2019/12/60-front-yard-garden-path-walkway-landscaping-ideas.html) 18. [Use planters](https://housegalleryy.com/30-best-diy-ideas-to-decor-front-yard-with-planters/30-best-diy-ideas-to-decor-front-yard-with-planters-9/#main) 19. [Edge your landscaping](https://decorloving.com/simple-garden-edging-ideas/) ### Garage 20. [Attach panels over your current door](https://charlesandhudson.com/garageskins-give-you-a-wood-look-without-the-cost/) 21. [Stain your metal door](https://www.anderson-doors.com/staining-your-metal-garage-door/) 22. [Add hardware](https://www.wayfair.com/Household-Essentials--HingeIt-6-Piece-Decorative-Garage-Door-Hinge-Set-240-L6490-K~HUU2308.html?refid=GX140429329637-HUU2308&device=m&ptid=177794149522&network=s&targetid=pla-177794149522&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=13989695&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImdDOwaWe4gIVQj0MCh0z-gtEEAQYAiABEgJkd_D_BwE&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=Social) 23. [Paint your garage door](https://www.makingmanzanita.com/painting-garage-door/) 24. [Window decals](https://www.etsy.com/listing/198866767/garage-door-windows-decals-garage-faux?frs=1&ref=related-1) ### Lighting 25.[Watering can art](https://www.gardeners.com/buy/star-shower-garden-art/8597368.html#start=1) 26. [Modern string lights](https://theafdemfarmhouse.com/farmhouse-spring-front-porch/) 27. [Update your porch light](https://www.target.com/s/outdoor+wall+lights?Nao=0&category=5xtph&sortBy=mostpopular&ref=tgt_soc_0000059195_pd&afid=pin_AO_KW&cpng=Patio+Garden_Outdoor+Lights_Broad&adgroup=Outdoor+Wall+Lights_Broad&fndsrc=bcm&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9Nmc4U1FGejZFMXluVDlwUzFLR3hJTFpkMmxPNXlVeXgmbj13dlZsVS1jU0RHZVltbGZLcG85blVBJnQ9QUFBQUFGNjViRUU) 28. [Light up your landscape](https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2018/03/how-to-install-pretty-landscape-lighting.html?m=1) 29. [Walkway lights](https://amaperfect.com/best-solar-garden-lights/) 30. [Pendant lighting](https://www.delmarfans.com/lighting/outdoor/pendants/) ### Construction 31.[Window planters](https://www.shadesofblueinteriors.com/diy-cedar-window-planters/) 32. [Add a porch swing](https://www.etsy.com/listing/612450587/porch-swing-with-farmhouse-details-x?ref=related-1&frs=1) 33. [Build a porch](https://www.twofeetfirst.net/adding-a-front-porch-to-an-existing-house/) 34. [Update your window treatments](https://www.remodelaholic.com/outdoor-window-treatment-ideas-tutorials/) 35. [Makeover your porch pillars](https://thesavvyseeker.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/porch-column-makeover-faux-real/) 36. [Add a stone or brick facade](https://www.fauxpanels.com/) 37. [Fresh coat of paint](https://www.brickandbatten.com/home-exterior-paint-colors-that-work/) We hope you've found some inspiration in this collection! 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