8 Front Door Décor Ideas to Beautify Your Home

In many ways, your front door is the face of your house. It’s what guests will see as they walk up, what prospective buyers will notice right after the fence and siding, and what you’ll have to open each time you come home after a long day at work. What with it being so important and trafficked, it’s a good idea to give your front door a renovation from time to time.

Bring New Life to Your Asheville Home With New Décor for Your Front Door

If you’re not sure where to start, no worries. We’ve got eight terrific entry door décor ideas to consider, and many of them won’t break the bank!

1. Paint your front door

There's little that a fresh coat of paint can't improve. But choosing the right front door color is extremely important. 

First, consider the paint color of your home's siding – the last thing you want is for your front door's paint shade to clash with the color of the rest of your house. Then, think about what statement you want your front door to make.

A neutral color, like gray, brown, or black, blends in and lends your Asheville home a more serious, mature aesthetic. But bright, bombastic colors like red, yellow, and blue could stand out against your home’s siding (and the rest of the neighborhood, for that matter) in a positive way.

Whatever you pick, be sure to choose oil-based paint from a well-known brand like Benjamin Moore. Then paint the door with a quality brush on the weekend so you can give it plenty of time to dry completely before you and your family members start using it frequently

2. Install some stained-glass windows or frost the glass

A new transom window and sidelites flanking your entryway can give an old door new life, especially when you combine them with a new coat of paint. If your front door already has slots for thin, elegant windows, swap out normal ones for stained-glass variations.

Alternatively, give your door a bit of extra privacy while allowing some natural light with frosted glass windows. You can either frost your glass windows yourself with the use of etching cream or purchase brand-new frosted glass windows and install them with the help of trusted experts. Decorative door glass from Wincore could be the perfect way to enhance your entryway’s beauty.

3. Get a completely new replacement entry door!

If your current front door is a little too old, or it’s warped and letting cool air escape all the time, it might be time to replace your front door entirely. This entry door décor idea could be a great way to change the look and feel of your house.

For instance, if you have a traditional entry door right now, a brand-new modern entry door could help your house appear more modernized, streamlined, and minimalist. Or you could try an elegant, customizable door, like an entry door from Therma-Tru’s Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection. There’s no limit to how you can express your creativity and style with a front door!

4. Add a stylish knocker to your front door

If your door doesn’t have a knocker, you can fix that by installing a stylish variant of your own. An old-school knocker, like a handle in a lion's mouth, could be great for a colonial-style building. Or you might opt for something more modern and minimalist, like a plain silver knocker with a thin handle. In any case, this decorative idea is a good way to provide your front door with a bit more practicality and decorate it at the same time.

5. Upgrade the front entryway light

Your front door’s entryway light – whether it hangs right over the door itself or over your house address numbers – is both an important tool and a decorative element. Instead of sticking with a plain old lightbulb, why not upgrade the entry light with something a little more creative?

For instance, you can hang an old-fashioned lantern by your front door and fill it with an energy-efficient bulb or two. Or swap out your old bulbs for energy-efficient ones, then put colorful glass caps over them to change the light outdoors.

6. Place a rug and plants near your front entry door

Front door decorating ideas aren’t just limited to changing things at eye level. They’re also about updating things that guests will see lower down to the floor as they approach, like your entry rug. If you don’t already have one, get one. Many good rugs come with classic funny phrases like, “Wipe your paws!” or basic but charming images. A rug is a great decorative touch and lets guests wipe their feet before entering.

Similarly, consider setting up some seasonal or evergreen plants on either side of the front door. That’s an especially good front door décor idea if your guests will see a highly-cultivated indoor plant collection when they come inside.

7. Hang seasonal greenery

Seasonal greenery does a lot to make your Asheville home look livelier and more spirited. That’s why we recommend hanging some seasonal plants from your front door like a seasonal wreath. Spring wreaths will have bright bulb flowers, while summer wreaths will have bold, beautiful blooms. Of course, fall and winter wreaths should have brown/red leaves and evergreen needles or leaves, respectively.

If your door is a bit too narrow for a wreathe, though, you can still adopt this front door décor idea by putting seasonal greenery in baskets, then hanging those baskets on either side of your entrance with sturdy hooks.

8. Set some seating on your front porch

If your house has a porch, use it to give your front door some additional stylistic flair. Set up a cushioned seat by the front door with colorful pillows, for example. Not only is that a great place to enjoy the fresh air while waiting for guests, but it also sets a welcoming, friendly tone for future visits.

When it comes to swapping out an old front door for a new entry door, Window World Asheville is here to help. Request a quote today, or, visit our showroom to see the different types of entry doors and transom windows that could be perfect for your house!