How do you feel about your home’s front door? Have you thought about that lately? The front door says a lot about your home. Whether you need a boost in curb appeal, or you’d just like to try something new, adding a new front door can really change the entire look of your home. You’re not limited to standard doors, though. There are plenty of options available for you to choose from. What are those options? Here are a few front door ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Ironwork and Glass
To add an elegant touch to your home, add a front door that features ironwork and glass. It starts with a large piece of clear glass, surrounded by a dark wood frame.
The ironwork spreads across the glass in an ornate pattern that suggests beauty, fluidity, and prestige.
Adding a door with decoration is a great way to dress up your home. The decorative metalwork definitely makes a statement and will grab the attention of all passersby.
Basic Door with an Upgraded Frame
If you’d like to stick with a simple front door, you can dress it up a bit by upgrading the frame around it. While many door frames are simple and don’t draw attention, that doesn’t mean you have to be that way.
Consider adding a wide frame with tasteful hand-carved designs. Or keep it simple with a wooden frame with full-length glass panels. The panels can have privacy features or you can leave them clear.
While plain wood may sound too simple, remember you have many types of wood to choose from. From oak to mahogany, you’re sure to find a wood that you think is gorgeous on its own.
Wood with Small Glass Windows
If you like the idea of glass and wood but don’t want so much of the glass element, go for a solid wood door that has several smaller windows built in. These small windows can be tucked up near the top of the door, allowing you a place to look out. Or, they can have privacy features.
Feel free to add an upgraded frame with this design. Adding a foot-wide frame on both sides of the door creates a grander feel, and you can tie it in by adding a few of those small glass windows on the tops or down the sides.
Bold Colored Door
Whatever type of door you have, liven it up with a bold splash of color. Nothing makes a statement like a colored front door.
Choose a door that matches your style and budget, then have the door painted to match your home. Or choose a color that completely stands out-it’s up to you.
Eye-catching colors include red, green, blue, or really, anything you want. Just make sure it doesn’t clash with the rest of your home’s outward appearance.
The Aluminum Three-Paneled Look
If wood isn’t your thing, or it doesn’t match the rest of your house, you can get the three-paneled look using aluminum instead. Windows can be added to aluminum doors and frames just as easily as they can be added to wood.
Aluminum gives your home an entirely different look than wood. While you can still choose from different shades and colors, it won’t have that same heavy feel that wood does. Instead, it adds more of a light and airy feel to your home’s overall look.
Double Front Doors
For an extra-welcoming sort of feel, add double front doors to your home. This can be done in wood or other materials.
Simply add two doors with the handles next to each other. Then you can swing the doors wide to welcome your guests or to air your house. Or you can use a single door when you want to.
Double doors don’t only add more room for your guests to go in and out of your home. They also add beautiful curb appeal.
Dress up your double doors by adding glass panels, metalwork, or intricate designs carved into wood. Complement the metalwork by placing elegant metal light fixtures on either side of the doors.
Simple Vinyl Door
If you like a simple look but would like to change to something newer, consider adding a vinyl front door. Vinyl doors are great at insulating your home but don’t pack as big a punch as wooden doors.
If you’re looking to amp up your home’s energy efficiency, vinyl is a great option for that. It’ll keep the hot and cold out, all while making your home look good. You’ll notice a difference in your bills if you haven’t had an energy efficient door before.
A simple white vinyl door with a few strategically placed bevels is a simple look that’s also classy. If you’d like, dress the door up with some basic windowed panels on each side. This is a simple way to add a little bit of elegance without going over the top.
Spruce up Your Home with These Front Door Ideas
Each of these front door ideas is easy to implement but can really make a difference in the look of your home. Whether you’re looking for something completely different, or your home just needs a simple facelift, a new front door can make that happen.
With so many designs, colors, and options available, you can really make your home’s front door whatever you want it to be. Get creative and see what you can come up with.
We’ll help you choose the right door for your home, and we’ll even install it for you! Get started by contacting us today.
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