In need of a DIY Project to keep you going through the nationwide quarantine period? Now’s a great time to boost the curb appeal of your home with entry door design updates. 99% of realtors believe curb appeal is vital when selling your home, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). 

What is curb appeal? Curb appeal is anything that boosts houses’ outer appearance. It can refer to gardening and landscaping, the roof, paint, paneling, or paths and walkways. The front door is one of the most important things to update to improve curb appeal–and often the most overlooked.  

Make sure your house doesn’t go unnoticed with these three essential door design tips. 

Front Door Designs

1. START FROM THE INSIDE OUT: SELECTING THE PERFECT FRONT DOOR DESIGN

Data from Remodeling magazine shows that replacing the front door comes with a possible return on investment (ROI) of up to 74.9%. Step one is choosing the best material for your new exterior door, and there are a few things to consider. Appearance, durability, energy efficiency, and the practicalities of do-it-yourself (DIY) installation are just a few. 

For the most energy-efficient door, choosing fiberglass, steel, or Energy Star certified models may be technically best. However, Consumer Reports reveals that the energy savings are negligible, as the front door accounts for very little of houses’ exterior space. Homeowners can paint fiberglass or stain it to look just like wood. It is also relatively inexpensive compared to other materials. Steel is particularly hardy, making it the low-maintenance option. Finally, wood may be the most coveted material as it conveys a high-end elegance the others do not. Wooden doors weather well, and most damages are slight and simple to fix. Keep in mind that a wood door is generally the most expensive. 

Smart Entry Door

2. INTRODUCING SMART ENTRY DOORS 

Other things to consider are the locks and the doorknob or handlset. As with everything else, homeowners are consistently choosing smart technology. With smart locks, homeowners can lock or unlock doors from anywhere. They’re perfectly convenient if you forget your keys, your children get locked out of the house, or you tend to throw your keys in the depths of your purse and would ordinarily struggle to retrieve them. Smart locks look sleek and contemporary, complementing just about any style you choose for your door. The locks can even connect to an app. Through the app, you can set reminders to lock the door or check to make sure the door is locked.

Contemporary Door Design

3. CONTEMPORARY DOOR DESIGN TWISTS: BOLD COLORS AND ANGULAR PATTERNS 

Pantone announced that Classic Blue is its Color of the Year in 2020. VP Laurie Pressman said that the color hopes to raise introspective questions like, “What’s the future going to bring…?” No matter how you feel about it and whether or not it stirs up deep emotions in you, the simple fact remains that you are going to see a lot more blue in the coming year. Expect a lot of front doors to be painted Pantone’s Classic Blue. 

Likewise, bold pops of red, yellow, or burnt orange make quite the statement as well. If you want to make your door stand out without being too much or risking it becoming visually overwhelming, Better Homes & Gardens recommends adding windows with eye-catching patterns or similar, patterned elements right next to your front door. The patterns will downplay and break up the color, creating a bold, aesthetic, and reasonable choice to boost curb appeal. 

The first impression of your home depends on its curb appeal. Follow the design tips above for a contemporary and eye-catching front door in 2020, and complement the perfect front door with beautiful landscaping and sophisticated stone walkways.