Too many of us neglect our front door. It’s the first thing people see when they approach our home and can therefore have a big impact on first impressions. By finding fun ways to decorate your front door, you can make your home feel more vibrant and welcoming. Below are just some of the different ways that you can decorate your front door.
Bold paint
Over time, the paint on a front door can start to look worn and faded. Consider livening up your door by applying a fresh coat of paint. There are many different colours that you can choose from. You could opt for a neutral colour like black, grey or white. Or you could go for a bold colour like red, orange, yellow, green or blue. Decide which suits the personality of your home the most.
Wreaths
The most common time to hang a wreath on the front door is around Christmas. However, this is not the only time of the year in which you can hang a wreath. You can also buy vernal wreaths, summery wreaths and autumnal wreaths – all of which can bring a sense of warmth to your home’s entrance. Check out sites like https://www.wreaths.co.uk/ to explore different wreath styles.
Door knockers
Knockers are another door feature that you can have a lot of fun with. You can buy knockers in various different styles from traditional rings and urn-shaped knockers to lion’s heads and owl-themed knockers. If you’ve got a modern property, look for new modern knockers. If you’ve got an older property, consider looking into antique knockers.
Doorbell
Doorbells tend to have more of a functional purpose than an aesthetic purpose. Smart video doorbells have become popular in recent years. However, you can always opt for something more traditional such as a vintage brass doorbell. These doorbells could be placed on your door or beside the door.
Letterbox
While some homes have separate mailboxes outside, many still have letterboxes in the doors. Letterboxes tend to be pretty minimal, but if you want to make a statement there are options like vintage brass letterboxes with the word ‘LETTERS’ engraved on. Such letterboxes can be great for giving your door some character.
Signs
There are many different types of signs that you can hang on or around your door. This includes ‘Welcome’ signs, ‘Beware Of The Dog’ signs and more unconventional sign options. House name plates and instructional signs are also an option. This post at A Cultivated nest lists a few whimsical sign ideas for front doors.
Windows
Buying a door with glass panes in it could help to allow light to flow into your hallway. Such glass is typically stained or frosted to provide privacy and reinforced to provide security. Many doors with windows have a single square window or circular porthole window at the top. Others have glass panels that run from the top to the bottom. Alternative options include transom windows above doors and sidelight windows next to doors.
Lighting
While you may not want to install lighting on your front door itself, it can be beneficial to have some lighting around your front door to help guide you and your guests. This lighting could also help to ward off burglars by making it harder to break in undetected. There are many ways to install lighting around doors. A few fun and stylish examples include sconce lighting on either side, strip lighting on either side or recessed lighting on the porch ceiling above. Check out this guide at Industville for more front door lighting ideas.
Doormat
An exterior doormat can not only encourage you and guests to clean your feet before entering, but it can also be used as a fun decorative feature. Beyond traditional ‘welcome’ doormats, there are many doormats available with funny and warm messages. You can also buy doormats in odd shapes such as hedgehog-shaped doormats. Alternatively, you can opt for a simple plain doormat if there is already enough going on with your front door.
Plants
Plants are another fun way to decorate your door. Again, they are not something you want to put on your door itself, but something that can look great around your door. Potted plants can be a charming feature – particularly when placed on steps leading up to a front door. Alternatively, you can opt for hanging baskets either side of the door. Choose flowers and plants that contrast the colour of the door. Make sure to keep these plants watered – you don’t want guests to be greeted with dead plants.
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