3 Features Dating Your Exterior and How to Fix Them

A few updates—big or small—can dress up a home’s outside.

Buyers get their first impression of a home from its exterior, and a dated look on the outside may signal to them that the inside needs work, too. Jackie Mosher, cofounder of Dzinly, a virtual design platform enabling users to test different home exterior features, shares which styles are fading in popularity and offers suggestions to give them a fresh update.

Red brick: “Some call it a timeless look, but it hasn’t been on the top of a builder’s material list for a long time,” Mosher says.

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A modern update: Paint the red brick white or gray to give the home an entirely new look.

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Virtual representation / Photo credit: Dzinly

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Virtual representation / Photo credit: Dzinly

Angled bay windows: “These are everywhere, and oftentimes, you don’t even realize they are the problem until you replace it,” Mosher says.

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A modern update: Replace the bay window with a boxed window. (Tip: Include a flower box on the border outside to really dress it up.)

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Virtual representation / Photo credit: Dzinly

Decorative glass front door: “They’re functional because they provide some privacy, but these are not the best look anymore,” Mosher says.

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A modern update: Opt for a door that is less bedazzled and just plain glass.

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Virtual representation / Photo credit: Dzinly

Written by: Melissa Dittmann Tracey

In conclusion, updating your home’s exterior can make a big difference in its overall look and appeal. By painting red brick, replacing angled bay windows with boxed windows, and opting for a more modern front door, you can give your home a fresh, updated look. If you’re considering making updates to your home’s exterior and want to know what features are popular in your area, be sure to click on this link and schedule a 15-minute chat with me. I’ll be happy to help you make the right choices for your home and neighborhood.