Freshening Up Your Front Door
Your front door and entry way is often overlooked and yet a vital part of the appearance of your
home. It's a first impression and a great place to express yourself. Your entry way greets friends, family & neighbors and can create a warm inviting sensation or make visitors leary of what's to come. Here are a few tips to give this area a fresh, updated and inviting feel!
PAINT
Your front door is a great place to have some fun with color. Consider going bold with turquoises, yellows or classic red ! Or you can do a black, gray or muted tone. Either way a fresh coat of paint is a quick and easy way to really make a great first impression. Below are a few colors that are trending now for doors!
1. Sherwin Williams Watersscape
2. Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue 3. Sherwin Williams Drizzle
4. Sherwin Williams Underseas
5. Shwerwin Williams Parakeet
6. Benjamin Moore Wasabi 7. Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow 8. Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow 9. Benjamin Moore Pomegranate 10. Benjamin Moore Caliente
HARDWARE
Once you have painted it's time to think about updating your doors hardware. A beautiful door knob or a decorative knocker - even house numbers can add so much to your door. Consider taking the time to look outside your typical box stores for these items. One of my favorite places to find unique hardware is Brandino in Homewood. While working on your hardware make sure the doorbell is up and running!
LIGHTING
While changing out your door knob and knocker, be sure and go ahead and update your light fixture outside. At the very least clean it really well. An updated light piece is a great first impression. While you are at it make sure the lighting in the there is bright and a warm tone. LED lights just make sure its a warm light not a cool tone. Not sure - just ask someone at the store. Want to step up your game their are lots of fun bulbs out there - experiment and find the right one for your fixture and home.
ACCESSORIES
Once you have picked a door, door color, hardwar then the fun starts! Accessories. Keeping it simple and yet fun is the key. If you went with a bold color for your door you will want a simple green plans on each side with a fresh mat. A wreath or other door hanger can be added as well. If you went with a muted color for your door or a black or gray now is the time to add some color via your plants, mat and door hanger. Consider some large earns or pots for both sides of your door with seasonal flowers.
Another fun accessory that is trending this year is vinyl decals. Welcome, Hello or your house numbers have all shown up as fun features for front doors.
These tips will help you feel ready for guest and be the highlight of your neighborhood. If you have a suggestion or great front door please feel free to post them in the comments section or email me at carriekeyrichardson@gmail.com
