No Front Door Help?

Aisha Elizabeth

10 years ago

How do I make the one door on this side of the house look like a front door/ front entrance area?

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Dazzle Zazz

10 years ago

The inexpensive route - remove the landscaping from the sides, about 3' on either side to open it up and just put mulch with clean edge. Put a large urn on either side of the door where the landscape was to create instant architecture and a sense of a threshold. Paint the door a bright color, maybe white or yellow, and frame the door with a light fixture on either side, or if you can't do that because it is a rental or something, maybe you can use some solar lights. Something to add architectural elements. If you are able, you could extend the trim with another layer to make it wider and more prominent. Making the house number prominent is also a good idea, you could use something decorative like a small sign or a pretty wall plaque. Maybe a welcom mat :)

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giniaginia
10 years ago
Also, painting the window trim white will help the windows not look so small
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giniaginia
10 years ago
You could get more stone for the driveway, It would give it a more defined fresh feeling as you pull up.
giniaginia
10 years ago
you can get similar trim pieces at Home depot or even the corbels at Homegoods for under $40.
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weathervanes
10 years ago
I would suggest putting some lighting like a post lantern or hanging lantern to illuminate and guide them to this entrance. You can also place some unique address plaque to distinguish them from the other doors. Hope you like them. http://www.capecodweathervanecompany.com/Address_Plaques.htm
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pimjlc
10 years ago
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weathervanes
10 years ago
Thanks!
charleee
10 years ago
You could also do something fun, get some large letters from a craft shop and spell out FRONT DOOR!
weathervanes
10 years ago
olldbobbi - YOU HAVE ONE COOL IDEA! "FRONT DOOR" it is!
charleee
10 years ago
Thanks! You made me smile :))
Adrianne
10 years ago
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Would be interesting to see what others think for color
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Adrianne
10 years ago
before and afters please :)
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