How to Give Your Front (Entry) Door Curb Appeal

By +Don Vandervort, HomeTips

The front door is often the centerpiece of your home’s facade. Subconsciously, people are more likely to be attracted to your house if your front door appears accessible and inviting.

To enliven a bland door, try painting it a bright hue that stands out from the house’s trim and wall paint, or experiment with decorative paint or wood treatments. And invest in some high-quality hardware.

How you frame the door also adds to its appeal; use rustic posts and beams or stately columns to bolster the entry, or install fanlights and fixed glass panels in the surrounding wall. Such windows will also bring light into your home and give guests a welcoming glimpse into your interior space.

 

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