Exterior Wall Magic
No matter the style, a wall could gain visual appeal when softened.
Give your exterior walls a make over.
Here are some tips:
Paint walls. This is one of the easiest. Paint exterior walls in colors that resemble the overall house palette. It is easy and inexpensive, you might have to put a little work into, if you want to do it yourself. Start from cleaning the walls, remove any cob web, pressure-wash to get ride of the dust and dirt. Hey! clean is always attractive, so you can stop right there at having exterior walls clean.

Vines. They could be grown directly on the walls or using wood structures. Be creative with structures, you could go with any shape you like, from rectangular to circular, vines will growth around them.

Hanging Plants. Plant hungers are popular, they will add a warmth touch.

Planters. There is no limit with these, they come from a wide range of styles, colors, sizes, materials. Use them to add some seasonal color to your walls.

Wall Fountain. This might be a little costly but it is worth every penny. The sound of water cascading is very relaxing, it brings tranquility.

Add murals or trompe l’oeil. If you are an art lover like me, why not going with some trompe l’oeil scenes? They can be executed on stucco or wood panels. I have to post this beauty:

Ok, this trompe l’oeil -the author Richard Haas, might be a little to much for your house, but there are plenty of simple options..


fray said,
September 23, 2009 @
I love the water fountains and features around the house. It brings peace to its sorroundings.
Luis said,
September 23, 2009 @
I really like the stone on the first house. I know it can be very expensive here. Maybe, you can give us some advice where to find it cheap.
the garden man said,
October 9, 2009 @
My latest garden acquisition is a fountain