Home Curb Appeal 3 Ways To Update Your Curb Appeal This Weekend By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 27, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Has your home lost its luster? Are people driving right by without a glance? Give your curb appeal a quick update this weekend with a few new additions. Whether your looking to shake things up and go modern or want to jump on the farmhouse trend, you don't have to spend the a lot of time or money getting the look. Start with a fresh coat of paint on your front door for big impact. Change out your door knocker and doormat to make everything look new and shiny. Finally, bring out a new planter complete with a new container garden for a grand welcome. With these easy changes, you'll be the star of the neighborhood. Maybe you'll even start a trend of everyone updating the look of their front porches. 01 of 04 Modern With clean lines and rich colors, these few new additions will add that modern feel to your front door. Don't be afraid of the bold front door color. It will be the focal point of your new look. 02 of 04 Classic With the symbol for "welcome" hanging on your door and a doormat with your name, guest will be popping by all the time. The addition of a blue planter helps bring a pop of color to the classic shades. 03 of 04 5 Colors To Freshen Your Front Door Gone are the days of boring, neutral doors. Brighten up your home with a fresh coat of paint for your front door! These vibrant shades, like glossy red and china blue, will make your home a focal point of the neighborhood. 04 of 04 Rustic Want a bit of the farmhouse look in the city? Start with a fresh coat of paint and a metal planter. No need to bring out the shiplap here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit