Don't forget the outside!

Now that the weather is nice, it's common for people to want to spend more time outdoors. People often forget their front porch and that just shouldn't be! It's the first impression your home will have on people so make it a good one! Flank your front door with something. It doesn't have to be plants but it can be! You can make or buy a post with a lantern on it and put your house numbers on it. Potted plants are most popular and look amazing. I make my own every year because I like pots with different plants in them. For potted plants you should always have three things, a Thriller, a spiller, and a filler - which means one main feature plant, some plants that spill over the side of the pot and some that fill in the gaps. Also, The landscaping around the front of your home should be inviting and cleaned up. Weeds are not attractive, fresh mulch is. You should also consider decorating your front porch as well. It's a room just like any other room and it can handle a rug, furniture and accent pieces. If you look at HGTV.com it shows so many great ideas on how to decorate your front porch. Don't fall into the trap that you only need to decorate the inside of your home to make a good impression. Look at it as any other type of space and refresh it!