Simple Tips For Updating Your Front Door

When it comes to getting your home just right, the chances are that you have a pretty strict idea of your decor preferences indoors. But, the majority of us are less sure when it comes to home exteriors. After all, it can feel like the outside of your home is pretty static, and it’s difficult to look past the things that you can’t change, like the shape of your yard or the overall finish of your home.

In reality, though, there are loads of things you can do to modernise your home’s exterior and ensure it matches whatever is happening on the inside. And, perhaps the easiest of them is to update your front door in the following simple ways.

Consider a New Colour

It’s surprising how much a fresh coat of exterior paint can transform even a tired-looking front door. This is true whatever your colour preferences, and simply requires you to remove any door hardware, sand your door, and apply primer before a few layers of paint. You should also make sure that you choose your timing for this task carefully, as you ideally won’t want it to rain until your door has dried completely. 

Whatever colour you choose, try to tie it in with your exterior choices to increase your home’s natural flow. Top colour choices for front doors right now include bold options like blue, red, and yellow, though more muted choices like whites and blacks are still very much in fashion, too.

Replace Your Door Hardware

Front door hardware including locks, knockers, and handles, can have a huge impact on appearances overall, and it may be worth replacing these to achieve an updated door finish. This can be a great step to take even if you’re painting your whole door, but it can also add life to an existing paint choice if you get your colour combinations right. 

This is also another great option for tying your design choices together. For instance, if you’ve gone for a minimalist modern style inside, then something like a modern keyless lock could add to that. Equally, if your interiors are more traditional, you could benefit from contacting locksmith services to install a more classic wrought iron lock, or something similar. Try to keep the same theme across all of your door hardware, and make sure to update the whole hardware package to feel the full effects of this improvement. 

Get Creative With Additions

Your front door is the star of this show and should remain that way, but there are plenty of additions you can introduce as well. Direct door accessories like flower wreaths and door mats are perhaps the most obvious example here and should match with your door’s colours, and your home style in general. Outside of these direct additions, you could also make more of your front door with extras that might include well-placed pot plants on either side, welcome signs, and even striking lighting that might include old-world lanterns, or more modern standing lamps. 

Add a Trim

Front door trims are generally great because they can help with insulation and sound reduction. A well-chosen trim around the outside of your door can also serve as a fantastic exterior feature. There are plenty of trim options to choose from, including wood, brick, vinyl, and more, and most of them are pretty easy to install yourself or with the help of a professional. As with the other points mentioned, you may want to tie your trim in with the rest of your front door and home design. Equally, front door trims in contrasting colours can add real visual interest to your exteriors, as well as being a lot of fun. 

Consider a New Front Door

Often, an old front door simply needs updating. However, if your door is no longer serving its purpose, these tips will end up going to waste when you replace that door in a few years anyway. Some signs that you could benefit from jumping ahead and getting a new front door in the first place include visible cracks in the door frame and other structural issues, insulation issues, and so on. In these cases, investing in a brand new door is typically the best choice, and could see you choosing from a wide range of modern doors, including popular uPVC doors that are available in different colours, and even glass-fronted doors if that’s to your style and taste. 

Don’t let a tired front door destroy your exteriors anymore. It’s time to design the door of your dreams! 

By claire.