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Thursday, September 2, 2021

How To Make Your Home’s Entrance More Appealing

 The entrance to your home is more than just a means to an end; it's everyone's first impression of your property, and rather than just being the way in, it's the thing that everyone sees. Plus, after a hard day, it is always going to be nice to drive up to your home and be greeted by an attractive entrance. Read on for some minor improvements that can make you feel at ease before you ever enter the house.

 

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Setup Some Security Measures

It's true that some security improvements may not improve the aesthetics of your house, but they will definitely improve your peace of mind, and that will make you feel better about your home in general, and like it all the more. Home security is now quick, simple, and inexpensive. Upgrade your hardware, such as deadbolts, and more secure alternatives, such as security doors – but don't stop there.

 

Smart locks that can be triggered by smartphones, as well as home surveillance cameras that can be seen from anywhere with an internet connection, are all the rage and great options when it comes to safeguarding your property.

 

Upgrade Your Front Door

You can fully replace any front entry doors with newer or better ones, dramatically transforming the appearance of your house. Beautiful entrance doors with intricate woodwork, glass, and even bespoke lighting can do wonders for your home's décor. A decent door can even help improve the insulation of your house, saving you money on heating and cooling expenses.

 

Plus, if there is anything that is going to be seen, it has to be the door. This is what people – and you – walk through, it's what they head for, and it's where you can genuinely show some of your personality if that's what you want to do. Change the door to something unique or more in keeping with your home, and the results will always be impressive. 

 

Add A Feeling Of Coziness

Outdoor chairs, a charming bench, or even a porch swing will immediately improve the appearance of your home's entryway. Decorate the room or area with potted plants or bright flowers to make guests feel at ease. A beautiful doormat with a sincere welcome or funny phrase will instantly customize the place and add something different. 

 

Focus on the main sections of your entrance, no matter what your style is. Make the most of a large lawn, meandering walkway, or porch area to really design and personalize your house.

 

Remember to take it gently on the furniture and avoid putting anything expensive that may be stolen. Instead, utilize color and texture as your main tools to create unique and exciting house entrance décor.

 

Think About External Lighting 

When it comes to exterior lighting, less is more. Adding a downlight in a porch to illuminate the front entrance is a great option, for example, since it highlights the ironmongery and is the best way to light a door without going overboard. Lighting can also steer people away from places you don't want them to go, so what you don't illuminate is just as essential as what you do, and this is something else that you need to think carefully about when you're installing your outside lighting. 

 

Aim for minimal glare as well. At night, you want the eye to be led pleasantly down a lit walkway and to the front door, so place spiked yard lights away from sightlines so that your yard is illuminated without glare. Ensure that step lights are covered so that the light is directed toward the stairs.

 

Finally, make sure the lighting is properly regulated to avoid waste and additional cost; you can integrate it with the rest of the house's management system or just have it connected to a timer. If you decide to install security floodlights, be sure you can switch them off when not in use.

 

Take Care Of Your Path 

Using a well-defined and well-maintained walkway to direct visitors from the street or driveway to the front door is a good idea. We've already mentioned that lighting this path adequately is crucial, but that's not the only way to take care of it. You also need to ensure that it's free of dirt and debris on a regular basis. 

 

Consider putting down a bigger outdoor rug in addition to a welcome mat to give the area a more polished appearance. Another suggestion for a front entrance is to change the house numbers for letters, spelling out your address if space permits.

 

Upgrade Your Steps 

Make boring concrete stairs more interesting by using paint in unusual ways. Begin with a solid color, being careful to use a concrete-sealing primer and non-slip concrete paint. When the paint is dry, choose a contrasting paint color to make a fake stair runner.

 

This is an unusual way to decorate the outside areas of your house, but it's something that, when done right, will never be forgotten – any guests and visitors will love the look, and it will help to keep your home memorable. As a bonus, if there are areas of the front you don't want people to look at, such as trash cans, this kind of flooring will keep their gaze away from those things and direct it where you want it to go. 

 

Embrace Symmetry 

Symmetrical patterns provide eye-catching focal points that instantly make your home seem more put together. To get the look, place identical wall lanterns or plants on either side of your entrance. If your front door area is too small for this to work well, you can carry out the very same approach around your garage instead.

 

Look After Your Lawn

You don't have to be a great gardener, but it's worth noting that lawn maintenance is an essential component of giving your property curb appeal and making it look good at the entrance. Maintain your lawn by mowing it, raking leaves, and removing weeds on a regular basis. To avoid brown patches, keep it properly hydrated. Lawn maintenance will not be a big job if you keep up with it.


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