When planning the front steps and landing that lead to your home's front door, you have an opportunity to give your home's curb appeal a major boost.

For example, if you have steps to the front door or a landing, you can create these structures from the same materials used for the path or from materials that harmonize with your walkway design to integrate the front of the house with the yard.

The landing is the place to signify that your guests have arrived at their destination; consider insetting a circle of stone or brick or some decorative tiles to mark the end of their journey.

And don't overlook lighting; install proper lighting on your landing and step treads for safety, and consider adding an eye-catching fixed light or lantern to serve as an attractive—and illuminating—focal point.