How to Design a Front Door for Your Home

Monday, 23 September 2019

There are a few crucial elements to great kerb appeal. A properly designed and maintained front garden is one of them, yes, but that takes time to cultivate and mature. You have time to adjust and grow your garden, whereas the more stable features of your home, like your door and windows, need proper investment and consideration now before you lock in your choice.

Doors, in particular, have the opportunity to offer huge design input that can carry and elevate your property, and with custom builds and materials, you can customise a beautiful entranceway that will make your home shine.

Importance of a Custom Front Door for Your Home

If your current doors are drab, basic, or otherwise just terrible to look at, then one of the best, easiest, and cheapest renovations you can make to improve it is to install a custom door. This, along with new finishing’s and even window treatments, can significantly improve the kerb appeal and the value of your property. That, of course, is all second to how much you will love coming home.

How to Design a Front Door to Suit Your Property

You never want to rush into a design; instead, you want to be fully aware of the options and aesthetic that suit your home best.

Start With the Material

The first step to designing a door is to choose which material you want. The material type will determine the quality and type of finish.

Single Material Doors

Single material doors are rather basic and have a minimal amount of added features like energy efficiency. They are, however, far more cost-effective.

Composite Doors

Composite doors have several layers made up of a variety of materials from PVC, to wood, to insulating foam and more. This composition means that the door in question is exceptionally durable, requires minimal upkeep, and is the best on the market for keeping the temperature outside. The finishes are beautiful, and the door can be customised to suit the style and design of your home.

Features to Add for Heightened Security

You will want to ensure that the door you choose has at least a 3-star Ultion cylinder lock or, better yet, the Lock-Lock handle for 5-star security that is impossible to beat.

Choose the Door Design

There are a variety of door designs to choose from. A great way to ensure your door’s design looks great for years is to stick with a classic look. Some examples include:

Choose The Glazing Option

The aforementioned door design options are popular custom pieces because they offer a window design. You will then want to choose which glazing option works best.

Choose the Accompanying Hardware

Last but not least you will want to choose a design theme for the following:

How to Ensure Your Door Design Matches Your Home

To ensure that the door you have designed matches your home you will want to:

  1. Paint Window Trim to Match Your Door
  2. Use the Same Hardware Throughout Your Exterior
  3. Colour Match Your Door to Your Home’s Exterior

Your kerb appeal will be heightened, your property value will increase, and you will love your home with a unified and professional door to base your exterior design around.

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