3 Features Dating Your Exterior and How to Fix Them

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(link is external), 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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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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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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