28 Feb 10 Your Front Door Is The Eye Of Your Home

If you are looking to make you home more inviting and increase its curb appeal the first place that you should start with is the front entry and entry path. The front of your home is the only thing that those passing by see, and the first impression for the visitors that come into your home.

One of the simplest things that you can do, that will make a large difference in your entryway appearance, is repaint the front door. Maybe it needs a fresh coat of the same color. Maybe it needs a bolder color to stand out more. Whichever you decide you want to stick with neutral and coordinating colors. Do not go with oranges or greens, unless this is the color of your home. There are many other ways to add color to your entryway without painting it on your door.

Some potted plants or flowers by your front door can make a wonderful difference if you are looking to add color to your entryway. There are many wonderful plants that you can place by your front entrance, whether you choose a hanging basket or a plated plant. Plants are also great since they are usually changed out when the seasons turn, therefore every few months your entryway will have a new look. Once you have decorated with plants you can then move onto the door hardware. A new, high quality door knob set will not only provide you with better protection, it can also add a classy look to your entryway.

When you are looking at purchasing new hardware it is important to remember that you want one that is high quailty, therefore you will not want to skimp on the price. As the old saying goes, \”You get what you pay for\”. For some purchases this is not always accurate, but in the case of your door hardware, it is a good rule of thumb to follow. Along with the hardware you may even want to consider upgrading your entry way lights.

Many homes have an outside light on one or both sides of their door. You can decide to keep this look and just purchase new fixtures, or you can purchase new fixtures and add a hanging light if the entryway allows for one. It is not a simply task to remove a light from the side of your doors completely so in most cases your best option is to just replace what you have. Before doing any electrical work, please make sure that the electricity going to the wires has been shut off. Otherwise the money you have saved on creating a beautiful entryway will be spent in hospital bills.

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