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More Curb Appeal IdeasEasy Upgrades for Your Porch - Part IICurb appeal ideas are all about the details. Whether using landscaping, color, or features to make your porch "POP", paying attention to the little things can make huge differences. In Part I of our curb-appeal series, we shared tips on adding appeal around your porch with walkways, landscaping, plants and color. Here in Part II, we share ideas on adding extra appeal right on your porch - the columns, steps, lighting, flooring, front door and more.  Photo courtesy of Barb@GritsandGlamour
Great curb appeal ideas are created in a variety of ways using everything from landscaping to color, architecture, and features. It all has to blend together to create a warm and inviting look. Let's start with your porch itself, from the steps to the front door. In Part I, we'll give you even more ideas for your adjacent landscaping and colors.
But look at the photo at right (courtesy of cjbvii). Notice how the owners "rounded" their steps to create a soft look. You can't help but notice them as you approach the porch. Replace these with ordinary squared steps and you get a totally different look. Columns. This can be an easy change. Notice the round fluted columns on this porch. It gives it a bolder look. If these were replaced with standard 4x4 posts, they wouldn't stand out. You can purchase column wraps that go over your standard 4x4 or 4x6 columns to dramatically change the look.  Also take note of two other neat features on Joni's porch. First, she painted the skirting (the lattice under the porch to match the trim work. Another option you might consider for your porch are custom vinyl lattice panels. They come in designer styles or you can have them customized to your specifications. 
And, last but not least, look at Join's brackets (at the top of the columns). These are decorative pieces that add real charm
to any porch.
They come in a variety of styles and are easy to install. Changing or enhancing what you already have should be included
along with other curb appeal ideas.
In D. Bernard's picture at right, notice how she combined both brackets and spandrels (the decorative piece connecting the tops of the columns) to create an even more dramatic and warm look.  
Small porches can have great appeal as well and can do much to enhance a small home. The porch at right (courtesy of
MVanderwall) is a good illustration of what can be done.
Instead of standard 4x4 columns, owners went with both colonial-style columns and balusters for the railings - it really softens the look of the porch. In addition, painted skirting to match the trim colors and a well placed rocker and small porch swing make this a small inviting porch. I might even add brackets and spandrels to create even more charm! More Curb Appeal Porch Ideas
We've only covered part of curb appeal ideas; you'll find lots more great ideas for curb appeal landscaping, pictures, and much more right next door! 
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