Lead Them In
Guide guests from the street or drive to the front door with a clearly marked and well-maintained path that is 3-4 feet wide so two people can walk side by side. Add interest and impress your guests with custom walkway as seen here.
Make the Point of Entry Pop
A punch of bright, bold paint that contrasts with the siding and trim is an easy way to revamp a tired entry. Against the white facade, this spring-green door cheerfully leads visitors inside. Consider the style of your home and choose colors accordingly.
Keep It Clear
Cut back overgrown plantings that block views of the front door or spill over onto walkways. Flowers and plants in containers are easy to maintain and can be rearranged at any time.
Add Personality
An entryway is a prime location to splurge on gorgeous features, such as the wooden front door or colorful step tiles seen here. With these elements , you don't need much to achieve a polished look, and they will impress potential buyers in the future.
Elevate the Architecture
Research your home's style and add appropriate architectural details such as decorative brackets, moldings, columns, and trim. If you already have those elements , bolster their appeal by giving them a fresh coat of paint or stain.
Repeat Elements
Connect the entry with the rest of your home's exterior by repeating elements that create a cohesive look. A prominent design element, such as the arch in the window above the door, reappears in the awning overhead.
Create a Landing Spot
Give your front porch a sense of warmth and comfort by placing a piece or two of weather-resistant furniture near the entry. A bistro set is an easy addition for any porch size -- and a perfect spot to relax outdoors with a cup of coffee. A welcoming wreath overhead rounds out front porch decor .
Open It Up
Open up your front entry with full-length windows on both sides of your door. They let light into your home, make your entry seem larger, and underscore your home's architectural style.
Light the Way
Good lighting is a must for both convenience and safety. Consider motion-sensing lights near the front door. Use low-voltage lights to illuminate pathways, and put lanterns on posts for general yard lighting.
How to Install Landscape Lighting
Installing landscape lighting is an easy way to add pizzazz to your landscape, and it's a project simple enough for anyone to do themselves.
Upgrade Landscaping
Placing containers of flowers near the front entry is an easy and inexpensive way to add a dose of eye-catching color . Go bold with color to see the containers from the street.
Protect Visitors
Add a roof or awning over the front door to keep rain or sun off visitors while they ring the bell (and off you while you fish for your keys).
Coordinate Hardware and Lighting
Create a polished and sophisticated entry by choosing the same color or metal finish for exterior elements such as entrance hardware, door knockers, house numbers, mailboxes, and porch lights .
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