Reinventing Your Front Entryway
There is nothing that says “welcome” more than your front entryway. As the face of your home, it defines the portal to your home and continues the flow of the landscaping for a seamless connection with the house itself. Not only should this space be functional, it should also be decorative to warmly welcome guests throughout the seasons. Take a look at your existing entryway. Is it lacking in character and definition? Try these ideas.
Choose a New Door
The door you choose for the entry of your home is a big decision. Not only must it complement the style of your house, it also has to match the color scheme and overall decor. For a large home where you want to instill a sense of sweeping grandeur, go with a two-door effect rather than the standard single door. Even better — offset the look with decorative glass accents, transoms or sidelights. These days, you have your pick of the litter when it comes to material, from wood to fiberglass to steel. If energy efficiency is a concern — and it should be — don’t go the cheap route or choose a door that looks pretty but is too thin to provide you with the heating and cooling comfort you’re looking for.
Consider color in addition to style, trying something bold such as a deep red or green, adding a pop of color that draws the eye. Hardware options abound as well, from sleek brushed nickel to traditional wrought iron. A high-quality finish, such as a rich wood door stain, can pull the whole look together. Making a statement for your front entryway is the sum of a variety of details that can enhance the character of your abode.
Clean up the Surrounding Landscape
The immediate area around your front entryway needs attention too, or the new door is all for naught. Be sure to repair any broken light fixtures and burned-out bulbs that may have gone without notice for awhile. This is for everyone’s safety plus it illuminates your home attractively at night. Got peeling and cracked weather stripping? Replace it. While you’re at it, change out the seasonal decor on the porch. Time to replace the patriotic flags from July 4th with autumnal touches. A new welcome mat can’t hurt, as well as a sprig of fresh flowers when in season. Houzz suggests garnering attention with a colorful collection of ceramic pots featuring eye-popping flower choices for an earthy palette.
Elements of Convenience
Because your interior entryway and foyer are places to tie shoes, check your reflection in the mirror and throw your keys, don’t neglect the convenience elements to make these tasks easier. Place a large decorative mirror just above a short bench for making last-minute makeup changes and for lacing up the sneaks before a run. Mirrors tend to open up the space to reflect even more natural light. Decorative benches establish your foyer as a stopping point where homeowners and guests alike can pause, take stock, remove shoes, and move into the interior of the home seamlessly. Make this area count.
Contact Dallas Door Designs
If it’s time your front entryway got a makeover, contact us at 214-973-0373. Based in Dallas, our hours are M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat by appointment.