Nothing ruins curb appeal faster than an exposed and ugly foundation. It’s also a surprisingly easy problem to solve with a foundation covering. All it takes is a bit of creativity and some hard work. Here are a few ideas you can use to cover your home’s foundation and boost its curb appeal!
10 Foundation Covering Ideas
Stone Panels
There are lots of designs, styles and colors to choose from for your stone panels, so be sure that it’s a pattern that you love. You should also check that it goes well with your paint job. Accent the stones with bright flowers and some awesome landscaping!
Paint
This is a risky idea because you need a color that matches the rest of your home and have it look fun and spunky instead of sloppy and awkward. If you’re the daring type, or you like to stand out from the crowd, then give this idea a shot!
Flowers
A little bit of flower power has never hurt anyone’s home! Plant some flowers in front of your home’s exposed foundation to distract wandering eyes. Choose flowers that grow to the height you need, depending on how much foundation shows.
Gravel/Stone
Make sure you like the look of your home with a spread of gravel or stone around its foundation before you buy truckloads of it. There are lots of different stones you can choose from, and even different types of gravel that may look better against your house than others.
Bushes
Bushes are a great idea if a lot of your foundation is exposed. Depending on variety, they’ll grow relatively large without anyone thinking it looks weird. Bushes are also a great option if you have a green thumb.
Stucco
Stucco is one of the classic ways to cover your home’s foundation without extreme measures. Make sure the stucco is a color you like–and one that will complement the rest of your home.
Lattice Work
This idea generally works best with a porch or deck, but that isn’t necessary. Also, make sure to choose great colors and find places to plant or arrange flowers that will bring out the best features of the lattice.
Bark
If your exposed foundation isn’t very large, then consider using bark. It’s not as expensive as some of the other options. Bark goes really well with lots of colors on your home or in your garden!
River Rocks
Lots of homes look great with a nice trimming of river rocks. They are a great accent to lots of colors and aren’t terribly expensive to buy and maintain.
Veneer Stone
This is a great choice of foundation covering. The stones are simple to apply and provide a sharp, classy look. Veneer stones come in numerous styles and designs so it’s only a matter of finding one you like and getting to work!
Another way to “hide” your home’s foundation is by creating a meandering path to the front door that diverts the attention of your guests. Here are 10 stunning landscape paths to inspire you!
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