Landscape Ideas That Make Your House Look More Expensive

Well-Tended Trees

Trees give a property depth and dimension and add an undefinable aesthetic allure. After all, who doesn’t love the look of a big, shady tree on a hot summer day? In fact, a recent study showed that well-tended trees may impact the selling price of a home, as well as the number of days it spends on the market.

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Attention to Detail

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Details make all the difference. Keep walkways and paths level, tidy and weed-free, and ensure the driveway is in good repair and edged so grass isn’t creeping over it. Other little touches that make a landscape feel expensive: a handsome mailbox, pretty containers by the front door with seasonal plantings, landscape lighting with a spotlight on a tree or two, and neat shrubs, especially by the front door.

Natural Materials for Outdoor Furnishings

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When it comes to outdoor furniture, many designers are moving away from concrete and steel toward more natural materials, such as wood, rattan and woven fabrics in earthy colors. This more naturalistic palette of materials has a rich, soothing feel.

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