A door is more than just a place to enter a home or something that keeps out bad weather and bugs. A door can tell a lot about the people who dwell inside. Consider it a portal to your personality.
Design, color, hardware, seasonal décor, and even your welcome mat say a lot about what’s going on inside a home and sets the tone. Think of it as a chance to make an excellent first impression. You want your front door to be functional and aesthetically pleasing while expressing your personality.
Front door designs come in all shapes and sizes. You can pick everything from glass doors that let in natural light to double doors for a grand impact, solid wood for those wanting something sturdy and secure, and steel for energy efficiency.
Picking the color for your door entails more consideration than what will complement the exterior color palette. Purple says, “I’m sophisticated,” while orange tells folks you’re upbeat. White sends out a neat freak vibe and yellow is for extroverts. Blue says, “I’m trustworthy,” and black lets everyone know that you’re serious. And wood says, “Relax!” So, when picking your door color, be sure to own who you are and not be afraid to paint it for all to see.
Your front door hardware can be both functional and accent your front door design as well. Brass bronze and wrought iron are durable and elegant choices. Door knockers and doorbells are becoming obsolete as more and more folks install video cameras with intercoms. No need to rush to the door when you can answer it from anywhere.
Adding seasonal décor to your front door is an easy way to freshen up the place that every guest will see – both coming and going. You can add a few hints to welcome spring with flowerpots and a wreath of wildflowers on the front door, or go all out and create a thematic scene in the fall with gourds and stalks of corn. Switch out apples for pumpkins and then turkeys during the fall with a few pieces in place as your base.
A doormat is a practical way to welcome guests into your home. Whether you want to impress them, enlist a chuckle, or just keep the foyer free of mud and debris. A doormat expresses a warm and inviting household while keeping friends and family safe because they can wipe off leaves, water, sand, or snow before heading into the house. In other words, “leave your worries at the door.”
When designing your new home with Harbor Classic Homes, be sure to discuss options for your front door. Make sure it speaks out about who you are.