Luxury homes are a unique market, considering that most buyers here are motivated largely by their lifestyle preferences and their desire for greater exclusivity. On top of that, owning one gives you greater leverage to sell at a higher price, especially if it’s situated in an affluent community that draws in luxury buyers all-year round.
If you’re selling one of these homes, first impressions matter, and if you want to market your home to luxury buyers who are drawn to unique aesthetics, then it must look the part. The following curb appeal improvements should help get you started.
1. Create an Enticing Entryway
No matter the size and style your luxury home takes, you need to create an inviting exterior atmosphere. For that, consider replacing your front door and adding touches of sophistication to your entryway. If your home follows a modern style, lay down neutral-colored tiles as walkway pavers leading to a minimalist oversized front door made from hardwood or aluminum for a sleek and futuristic feel. It’s also a good idea to incorporate plants into your entryway. Aside from hedges, opt for exotic plants like ferns and areca palms, which work well if the exterior walls are beige, white, or grey.
2. Go for a Living Wall
Elevating the fencing helps with securing the perimeter of a high-end property, but it falls short of elevating its aesthetic appeal and offering greater privacy. You can go beyond this by constructing a living wall that features hanging planters on both sides. This creates a beautiful contrast between the elegant neutral colors of the main structure, in addition to providing a more calming and well-ventilated atmosphere for indoor spaces.
Be sure to choose plants that perform well in any extreme weather, whether it's high heat or below-freezing temperatures. Consider popular options like Heuchera and Boxwood, which are known to retain their vibrance.
3. Elevate Your Landscaping Features
A luxury home’s greatest strength might lie in its layout and architectural design, but when the landscaping is bland, then everything good about the home’s facade is put to waste. Match the design and style of the main structure, and opt for personalized touches to the landscaping and hardscaping.
Paved areas that connect to the patio are also a desirable feature among luxury buyers, especially those who prefer extra outdoor spaces for intimate gatherings. Whichever the case, entrust the project to an award-winning landscaping company. If you’re in Ontario, TLC Landscaping Design + Pools is worth checking out.
4. Make the Lighting Dramatic
The property should look just as sophisticated at night as it does in the daytime. Sure enough, exterior lighting boosts a luxury home’s value and allows it to stand out among other properties in the same area. For buyers who want to make a statement, strategic lighting could provide not just enhanced security but also amplify the overall look of your property.
Consider an illuminating path like walkways and driveways with solar-powered lanterns. For a cozier and warmer facade, add ambient lights that line the moldings and windows. If the property’s exterior takes a classic form, then install uplights focused on the entryway as well as major landscape and hardscape features.
Endnote
The right investments can do more than make a luxury home more beautiful from the curb. When done right, the improvements above can help you sell without minimal effort, knowing that the facade is already enough to draw in the right buyers.