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Front Door / Entry Update

5 years ago

After buying our first house we're looking for budget-friendly updates to the front stairs and door (among others!).

Comments (4)

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    How much are willing to do? What is your style ? IMO the 1 st item would be a new garage door with some windows in it and in a nice wood since it is the first thing you see. As for a front door then match it to the new garage door with lots of glass and the same wood. The railing will depend on your style. IMO those tiny windows above the garge need to be enlarged I assume they are bedroom windows. Is that some siding in between those windows / I think a paint job in a different color would be good and also a walkway from the stree to the fornt door is IMO always a nicer look than from the driveway. Landscaping can have a huge effect on the look of a housetoo.

  • 5 years ago

    Congratulations on your new home! Much will depend on your budget. Focusing on your front door area... If a new front door isn’t yet possible, your best bet is paint. In a happy, vibrant color. Blue, Green, Orange, etc. Something that is happy! If a new door is a possibility, I would lean towards something that is either a natural wood or has a mid century modern look. I would choose a larger light for your entrance, too. Your home reads “modern” to me...so I would look at those with a contemporary look. A fun mat for your entrance would be nice. A brightly colored ceramic pot that you can plant with seasonal flowers would be nice, and if there is room, a cute bench, too. All of these cosmetic things can be inexpensive. A bigger budget would include a new garage door with windows. Again, look at those with a mid century appearance. In the years ahead....you will probably need to paint your home. But...that is for the future! Good luck in your new home. And...enjoy the journey!

  • 5 years ago

    I have a "garage forward" house too. Best investment would be a snazzy garage door. No one hardly notices the front door. But I would like one with at least some kind of windows for light. My front door has no windows and subsequently the whole entry way is dark, so that's a bit of an issue which could be changed on your house, but again, depends on budget. And yes, go for a modern look, with all those sharp angles your house isn't designed right now for a lot of frilly stuff. Your landscaping is OK but you might want to go for some big bold planters on either side of the garage door. My Dad also lives in a "garage forward" subdivision and a lot of folks there have some gorgeous planters on either side of their garages, they look very nice. Many cool options, but be bold and have fun with it.

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I would go with new door and wide steps, new light.