There’s no reason a house with a small yard can’t make a big statement. As the first thing potential buyers will see, it’s important to spruce up your curb appeal to create an inviting and visually pleasing exterior to help potential buyers envision themselves living in your home. According to NAR’s 2023 Remodeling Impact Report, 92% of Realtors recommend curb appeal improvements before listing a home. You’ll need to cover the basics: trim shrubs and trees, pull out weeds, and clean up the yard. But small home curb appeal also means thinking big. Working with a tight space means you’ll need to focus buyers’ eyes upward and outward, show off your home’s best qualities, and persuade them that your little patch of green isn’t as small as it might seem. “Drawing your eye up gives the appearance that you’ve got more space,” says Amy Vastardis, a top real estate agent of 25 years in the greater Orlando, Florida area. “I have a very small yard, and I’ve got banana trees. The big leaves just give the appearance of the yard being more lush, which tricks the mind. It makes it feel like you have more space.” Read on for 10 great ways to boost your small home curb appeal. Spaces look larger when you draw people’s attention skyward, so incorporate design elements that encourage visitors to look up and around. Think statement lighting; tall planters and plants, such as bamboo or topiaries; and high-topped accent furniture. If your front entryway looks tiny or tired, you can add height and make more of a design statement with a piece of crown molding and paint to match.1. Think vertical
