The facade of your home is the first thing that catches the eye of visitors or passers-by on the street. No wonder you want to show it off!
To make it stand out, you should hire a landscape architect. In addition to drawing up a landscaping plan for your property, this specialist is mandated to help you understand the subtleties of landscaping while accompanying you through the various planning stages of your project.
But before you get there, would you like to know how to give your home’s facade that little extra touch of sparkle it needs? Here are three tips from a landscape architect to help you make up your mind on the matter.
1. Rely on an already present focal point to conceal the more unsightly elements of your decor.
Not all the elements near the front of your house are always the most pleasant to look at. Purification field, air conditioning units, garbage bin storage and drip pan are good examples
You can, of course, conceal them with some interesting options like folding screens, stone walls, decorative ponds or cleverly arranged vegetation, but you can also start by focusing on a focal point that is already present on the facade of your house.
Does your house has large windows, a colourful door or unique architectural elements? Highlight them as a distraction. No specific focal point? A landscape architect can help you create one.
2. Place large flower pots to embellish the facade of your home.
Small planters are not the only way to add beautiful touches of colour to the facade of your home. Over the past few years, extra large flower pots have become very popular, no matter the style of your home!
Whether you decide to place them on either side of your stairs, right on the steps, near your front door, on your balcony or on either side of your paved driveway, these decorative and versatile pots can quickly add character and personality to your home.
Here are a few ideas to help inspire you:
Paysage Lambert’s La campagne en ville project
3. Create an inviting atmosphere for your main entrance to draw visitors’ attention to it.
An attractive house front is generally synonymous with simplicity and harmony, whether in terms of colours, materials used or decorative elements fitted, whether natural or not. A visitor looking across your house should not have to search long and hard for the front door, or feel as if they have to cross your lawn any odd way to get to it.
To help you draw attention to what really matters, the landscape architect works to make pedestrian traffic more smoothly on your property, for example, by creating well-defined walkways or paths.
He also makes sure to design a natural and sober layout for you that blends in well with the aesthetic and stylistic aspect of your residence. By wisely choosing the various decorative elements and the appropriate vegetation, he will help you create an outdoor décor that is as inviting as it’s warm.
Showcasing the facade of your home doesn’t have to be complicated; all you have to do is follow certain practices to get the job done! Landscape architects know a lot about it and can help you. Would you like to know more about the steps required to complete your landscaping project? Download our guide now!
