We’ve been talking a lot about curb appeal here on Curbly this month. Mailboxes are often the last thing we think about when fixing up the front of the house, but they are a great place to get creative.
Here are ten easy mailbox projects that will help spruce up the front yard.
1. This ombre mailbox is sure to make people smile. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Embrace My Space]
2. This makeover is easy to recreate… check out the “before” photo and the directions here. [Photo: Love of Family and Home]
3. This one involves spray paint… it doesn’t get any easier than that. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Sand and Sisal]
4. If you want to go bold, grab a roll of patterned duct tape. Read more here. [Photo: Joyful Daisy]
5. This is actually an IKEA breadbox! Find out more about the project here. [Photo: IKEA Hackers]
6. This mailbox was stenciled… so fun! Read more here. [Photo: Hometalk]
7. Or you could make a mailbox from scratch… read the tutorial here. [Photo: Four Generations One Roof]
8. Flowers make everything better. Find out how to add some climbing plants to your mailbox here. [Photo: Lowes]
9. Replace the handle with a pretty piece of hardware… check out the rest of this makeover here. [Photo: Lolly Jane]
10. Don’t forget about the inside of your mailbox (your mail carrier will appreciate it!). Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Hazel & Ruby]