Greet guests with a welcoming entryway that makes them feel right at home.
These front entrance ideas will boost your home’s first impression.
Front Door Update
Change up the look of your home’s facade by switching out yourfront door.
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Here, a matte black Dutch door adds contemporary flair to acottage-style home.
Glass panels on the top half welcome natural light inside the house even when the door is closed.
House Numbers
Replacing run-of-the-mill house numbersis an eye-catching front entrance idea.
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This house numberplantercombines stained cedar planks, modern metal numbers, andlush succulent plantingsfor a unique front door display.
Another front entrance idea?Swap house numbers for letters, spelling out your address if space allows.
Against thewhite facade, this spring-green door cheerfully leads visitors inside.
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Consider the style and materials of your home tochoose the best front door color.
Start bypainting concrete stepsa solid color; use a concrete-sealing primer and non-skid concrete paint.
Once dry, select a contrasting paint color to fashion afaux stair runner.
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Front Door Makeover
Paint isn’t the only way to add interest to yourfront door.
Installing trim is a front entryway idea that adds architectural character.
Front Entrance Decor
A front entryway is a prime location to splurge on attractive decorating features.
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Choosing acontrasting color for the trimcan make these architectural details stand out.
In this front entry, thearched windowabove the door is a prominent design element reappearing in the overhang.
you’re free to also apply this concept when choosing outdoor planters orpatio furniture.
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Front Porch Landing
Outfit your front porch with weather-resistant patio furniture to create a cozyoutdoor room.
Awelcoming wreathand pendant lighting overhead rounds out thisfront porch design.
Doors with Windows
Open up your front entry with full-length windows on both sides of your door.
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This lets additional light into your home, making your entryway seem larger.
Choose a window grid design that works withyour home’s architectural style.
The path should be 3-4 feet wide so two people can walk side by side.
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Front Entry Lighting
Good outdoor lightingis a must for both convenience and safety.
Considermotion-sensing lightsfor a front entrance idea that will add security.
Use low-voltage lights to illuminate pathways, and put lanterns on posts forgeneral yard lighting.
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Vary the size and shape of containers to add interest.
Another budget-friendly front entrance idea is planting garden beds with acombination of perennialsfor color that lasts year after year.
Consider adding a roof orawning over the front doorfor asmaller-scale addition.
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Front Entrance Accessories
Create a polished and sophisticated entry by choosing exterior elements in a similar style.
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