How to Choose a Front Door That Improves Curb Appeal
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Written by: FTC Oury Group
There are many types of front doors. When you're seeking front door installation and replacement, it's important to choose an attractive door that improves energy efficiency and curb appeal. A beautiful door can improve your home's appearance while adding character to your property.
At FTC Oury Group, we help homeowners design a beautiful home exterior by installing attractive front doors that last. There are so many options to choose from that we've designed this guide to help you with the process. In this article, we'll talk about front door styles, colors, materials, and more. Following these tips, you can choose a front door that you'll love to come
home to.
Choose a Beautiful Front Door Style
There are many front door styles to choose from. When you're choosing a front door style for your home, it's important to consider your home's architectural style as well as your personal tastes. FTC Oury Group installs doors made by the industry's best brands including Andersen, Pella, and Therma Tru. Some door styles to consider:
- Traditional. Traditional front doors have attractive flourishes and sometimes intricate carvings.
- Contemporary. Contemporary front doors often have fewer carvings and flourishes. Flat surfaces and solid colors, combined with geometric windows, are common in contemporary front doors.
- Double front doors. On larger homes, double front doors fit the home's size and grandeur. Double front doors can be made in classic or contemporary styles.
- Farmhouse doors. Farmhouse doors combine traditional and rustic styles, often with large windows to allow plenty of natural light into your home.
- Arched doors. Arched doors can take many forms, including cottage-style doors with a half-circle top, and subtler arch shapes to give your home an upscale beauty.
- Sidelights. Sidelights are narrow windows that flank the door on either side. You can install sidelights along one side of your door, or both sides.
Go With an Eye-Popping Color
When choosing a color, your front door doesn't need to match the rest of your house. An eye-popping shade that stands out can improve curb appeal while also drawing attention to your home and making it more welcoming.
Some colors to consider:
- Red. Red stands out nicely against gray and blue siding. While there are many shades of red, consider a bright cheerful red to give your home style.
- Yellow. Yellow is a versatile color that stands out nicely against blue, gray, green, and charcoal-colored siding. Choose a light, sunny yellow to project cheer.
- Green or teal. Consider green or teal-colored siding for a home that is cream, white, beige, and soft brown.
- Purple. Choose a deep purple door to contrast with brown or light green siding.
Having a hard time choosing the color? Hold paint swatches to your home's siding to give yourself inspiration and ideas.
Choose the Right Material
The front door material you choose won't just improve curb appeal - it will also impact your home's energy efficiency. Below are some of the materials front doors are often made of.
Wood: Timeless and Versatile
Wood doors have heft and solidity, giving your home unmatched beauty. When you're choosing a wooden door for your home, consider staining the wood instead of painting. Stain allows the wood grains to stand out, giving your home decorative, natural beauty.
Glass: Add Light and Elegance
Glass allows natural light into your home while adding reflective beauty to your home's exterior. There are many types of glass that you can use for your front door, including privacy glass that obscures anything on the other side of the window. This type of glass allows light to enter your home while preventing outsiders from looking in.
Aluminum: Sleek and Low Maintenance
Aluminum is a lightweight material that is both strong and durable. Aluminum doors are a sleek and low-maintenance option for homeowners who want excellent functionality for their house.
Fiberglass: Durability with Style
Fiberglass doors are durable and stylish. Fiberglass can be molded into any shape, so this material can be made to mimic wood and other materials. Unlike wood, fiberglass never needs to be repainted or stained. If you're looking for an attractive, easy-to-maintain option for your house, fiberglass may be the best choice.
Vinyl: Affordable and Practical
Vinyl is an affordable and practical door material that can be made in any shape, similar to wood or fiberglass. Vinyl is also extra affordable, for homeowners on a budget.
Match Your Home's Style
What is your home's architectural style? From typical ranch homes to colonial styles, homes in the Chicago area span a range of architectural styles. Choose a front door that matches your home's style to help maintain your home's value.
Don't Forget About Screen or Storm Doors
Screen and storm doors make your home more functional. Screen doors make it easier to get airflow inside without letting bugs into your home. Meanwhile, storm doors shut out the cold and improve your home's energy efficiency. Talk to your contractor at FTC Oury Group if these options are important to you.
Complement the Outdoor Space
Having a hard time choosing a color for your front door? Select a color that complements your outdoor space. From the flowers in your landscaping to the leaves on your trees, the color of your front door can mimic and coordinate with these colors for a beautiful home exterior.
Enhance Curb Appeal with Jaw-Dropping Trim
As you're choosing a new front door for your home, don't forget to paint the trim around the door to help your front door stand out. There's nothing quite like beautiful trim to make your front door pop.
Ready for a New Door? Get a Quote!
Want more advice on how to choose a front door? Consult with the experts at FTC Oury Group! We're here to help you design a beautiful home exterior that you can be proud of. Contact us to request a quote.
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