Doors are frequently overlooked in your home’s overall design. They serve merely as a passageway or a small amount of privacy. While you paint and furnish the walls around them, you begin to accept how they appear.
It need not be the case, especially not in the case of your front door. There are countless ways you can design your door to make it the focal point of your curb appeal rather than a minor aspect of your home’s aesthetic.
Ways you can upgrade your front door.
There are many ways you can upgrade your front door without necessarily replacing it completely. Let’s take a look at small changes that can make a big difference.
Choose a new color for your front door.
A small canvas, like an entry door, lends itself to a simple update. But make no mistake, changing the color of your new front door has a significant impact despite the small canvas.
While you can certainly get inspiration from the exterior color scheme of your home, many homeowners prefer to make a bold color choice by choosing a swatch that is vibrant and eye-catching. This has been a popular door design trend for a while because it allows you to add flair that better expresses your personality than the typically subdued colors used in exterior paint schemes.
Finding it difficult to decide on a color? Choose a front door paint color that complements your outdoor décor. Draw inspiration from the nearby trees and flowers that bloom at all times of the year. You’ll adore the tiny bursts of color that appear to revitalize your front door and maintain the coherence of your curb appeal.
Front door decor can help you style your entrance.
Your options for outdoor home décor are virtually endless. You can probably find whatever you can imagine. In addition, you can make something yourself if you can’t find it to customize your door to your particular tastes.
Following a few guidelines will help you sort through all the front door décor ideas, whether you’re someone who likes to change up outdoor decorations with the seasons or someone who prefers to stick with one style all year long:
- Begin at the bottom. Decorate around the door using the steps and space on your porch. You can add much more décor without making your entryway look cluttered or covering it up. Decorating from the ground up also draws attention to your beautiful front door and creates a welcoming walkway for guests.
- Compliment your front door. Similarly, to match your door to your landscaping, choose front porch décor that complements the color of your entry door. Choose plants, pots, furniture, or cushions in the same or complementary colors. You can make your own color palette for the entrance that is distinct from the rest of the exterior!
- Pick contrasting colors for wreaths, signs, lettering, and even welcome mats. Decor with colors that are too similar to your entry door’s color will be obscured. From a distance, it might even make your door appear dirty.
Use glass around your front door.
Make the door design bigger if you want to go all out with your front door upgrade. The door has transom windows above it. Windows with sidelights can have one or both sides. Both kinds of windows expand your canvas.
You can decorate these windows with elaborate and ornamental designs by using decorative glass on the transoms or sidelights. Your entrance looks more modern when it has clear, unobstructed glass. Remember the trim, too. These windows’ frames can be used to add an accent color or draw attention to the front door and window designs even more.
More front-door inspiration
Next time you stroll down your street, pay close attention to each of your neighbors’ front doors. A rainbow of colors, cohesive décor, and various door designs will catch your eye.
If you are ready to install your new door, call us at (909) 947-3310. At Moldings Plus, we are ready to help.
