If you own a home, in 2025, its value is likely to go up. Does that mean it will automatically appeal to people who want to buy a home? The answer is no.
People want more from a property they are buying (as they are paying more) and it always helps to ensure that you have a visually appealing home inside and out. First impressions are vital with the exterior, so here, you will be walked through five ways to make your home more eye-catching to potential buyers.
Railings
Have you ever been to Harley Street in London? Or around the Upper East Side of New York? What did you notice?
Most of the properties in these areas have railings, as there may be a few stairs guiding visitors to the front door. So, getting a railing for outside stairs is one simple way to make your home more visually appealing, while also increasing the value of your home. Just remember to try and ensure the material that the railing is made from blends into the home’s overall design.
Sustainability
Having a sustainable home is going to be a feature that is having increasing importance for homebuyers, from low-flow water fixtures to renewable energy sources within the home, you should consider adding these features if you’re looking to sell in the near future.
In 2025, more homeowners are looking to purchase building materials based on how environmentally friendly they are, to reduce their carbon emissions or carbon footprint. Indeed, you will likely find wood, stone, and even recycled or reclaimed metal on this list.
Also, if you don’t already have solar panels, they are well worth looking into!
1. Gothic Exterior Colors
Do you remember the phase of homes having white window frames, with exposed brickwork? That trend is out! Dark exteriors like black, dark blue, and grey are taking the front of the exterior design, so crack out the black finish for your exterior doors and windows.
2. Bold Front Doors
The last trend applies to the windows and the color of the brickwork or pebbledash. If you want to contrast those nicely, and up your home’s curbside appeal, then why not invest in a bold front door?
Doors in yellow, red, or even turquoise are becoming desirable and paired with a post-modern look, this can help your home to stand out from the crowd.
3. Triple Glazed Glass
No buyer wants to purchase a home that is going to cost them a fortune in electricity and heating, even if they have renewable energy sources.
So, a simple way to improve your home’s value and appeal at the same time is to invest in triple-glazed glass. This can usually be fitted in a week and will help to keep your home warm, and cheaper to heat until you want to put it on the market. Best of all, triple-glazed glass dulls sound, so you can also have a quieter home!
