12 Front Door Ideas to Transform Your Home in 2024
Think of your front door as the handshake to your home. It makes a lasting first impression on guests, neighbours and potential buyers alike. From fresh hardware to tidy paint, there are simple ways to draw attention to your front door and significantly enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Whether you’re looking for savvy ways to enhance your home’s overall aesthetic, increase security, or ensure energy efficiency, we’ve collected the best ideas for stylishly transforming your front door without breaking the bank.
As UK property prices are predicted to dip by 4% this year, considering curb appeal has never been more important. What exactly is curb appeal? It is the qualities of a building that make it attractive to potential buyers when passing by.
When done correctly, you can potentially add thousands to your property’s selling price and completely transform a tired-looking entryway into something modern, functional, and, most importantly, suited to you!
Allerton Windows has been assisting homeowners for almost 30 years, offering an array of doors, windows, fascias, and more. With our extensive experience, we’ve witnessed the ebb and flow of trends – and we know what really adds lasting value. We’re sharing decades of professional insight to help you boost your property’s curb appeal.
How much value does curb appeal add?
The added value can depend on a multitude of factors, including location, housing market, property make-up, and more. However, working to create an overall positive first impression of your property will attract more interest and higher bids. These key factors are worth considering when deciding what jobs to undertake personally or professionally to increase home value.
- Trending front door colours and desirable entryways can catch aesthetic attention, potentially adding up to thousands.
- 45% of homeowners made their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly last year. (THE ECO NEWS)
- Upgrading windows, gutters and fascias can significantly enhance the value of the home by reducing energy costs for potential buyers
- Creating off-street parking with a paved driveway can boost value by up to £5K.
- Renaming your home through your council can increase value by up to £30K.
However, regardless of the change you make, keeping renovation costs within 15% of the property’s overall value ensures the best ROI.
Front Door Ideas: What to Consider First
- Do you want your entryway to complement your home’s interior? If so, opt for colours, materials and design details that add to the experience of your home’s style. You wouldn’t put an industrial steel door onto a classic Victorian home.
- Are the structural characteristics in good condition? If not, now could be the time to add extra security, responsive lights and functional design elements.
- Have you considered the thermal insulation requirements to support energy efficiency? As of June 2023, all replacement doors and new extension doors must have a maximum U value (measurement of heat loss) of 1.8W/m2K, and in new builds, between 1.1W/m2K and 2.2W/m2K according to the governments conservation of power authority.
Front Door Ideas: A recap on 2023’s inspiration
Trends may come and go, but functionality and form are forever. The last few years have seen a rise in mixed materials, smart security features, classic architecture, and unique glass panels for added natural light.
How to Boost Front Door Curb Appeal on a Budget
Enhancing your front door’s curb appeal can significantly increase your home’s value – without breaking the bank. If you’re short on time or budget, consider these small changes to give your entrance a fresh look:
- Tidy Up: A good spring clean can work wonders. Clear anything unsightly from your front door and entryway. Trim overgrown bushes, define walkways, cut the grass, and sweep the path to create an inviting look.
- Greenery: Add faux or real flowers to your front door for a touch of colour and vibrancy. Consider placing potted plants near the entryway, planting flowers in window boxes, or adding a small garden bed along the walkway.
- Clean Windows: Dirty or streaky windows can detract from your home’s curb appeal. Clean your front door’s windows inside and out to let in more natural light and create a brighter, more welcoming entrance.
- Accessorise: Personalise your front door and entryway with welcoming elements such as a new welcome mat, a seasonal wreath, or decorative artwork.
- Paint Perfect: A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Consider painting the front door with a simple, weather-resistant colour to instantly refresh its appearance.
- Hardware: Replace worn-out hardware such as house numbers, letterboxes, door handles, and light fixtures. There are stylish yet budget-friendly options available that can add a polished look to your door.
Implementing these budget-friendly tips will help you create a front door that leaves a lasting impression.
12 of 2024’s Very Best Front Door Ideas:
12. Characterful timber front doors
Just as last year, the wooden front door stays within our top picks. Not only do timber or wooden effect doors introduce a traditional feel with modern benefits, but they are a timeless addition to most home styles.
When paired with steel Crittall frame windows or dramatic hanging lanterns, you can quite easily make a simple entryway feel stunning. As everything we make is custom to you, we can add bright and airy uPVC windows complemented with the intricate and industrial feel of Georgian bars too.
11. Decorative stained glass front doors
The resurgence of stained glass front doors isn’t without reason. The demand for classic or gothic-styled panes traces back to medieval church techniques capturing vivid colours and stories. Coinciding with the growing desire to create distinct and creative homes, stained glass front doors have become a much-sought feature among potential buyers. Contemporary techniques have improved their durability, cost, and ease of installation.
Not ready to make a big change to your front door just yet? Try exploring your options with window film to imagine the final creation. Not only is it readily available online in a multitude of designs, colours, and styles, but it’s also simple to fit!
10. Composite front doors
Since their inception, composite front doors have greatly improved in affordability, durability, and security. As these front doors are readily available in a range of styles to suit terraced suburban streets or a country home in the sticks, they can make a daunting task seamless.
With more modern features, from hardware to handles, colours to stained glass panels, a composite door isn’t just a cost-effective choice; it’s a stylistic one, too. The brilliant thing about composite doors is just how low maintenance they are while never compromising on thermal performance or security. For more details on your new composite front door options in the North West, contact us today!
9. More than just masonry
Something that will always be a timeless feature of a front door? Sublime stonework. Explore introducing local native elements from around you to lower your home’s carbon footprint.
Add door surrounds for a classical-inspired feel or personal, cosy porches or patterned borders, or you can even mix traditional designs into newer homes to add a touch of times gone by. As expert porch installers, it’s safe to say we’ve crafted enough designs in our time to work to your specific tastes and ideas.
8. Brighter and bolder front door colours
Choosing the colour of your front doors can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you know where to start? As the year unfolds, we’re seeing a duality of bright, bold, and brave colours designed to bring optimism (think blush pink, sage green, marigold or Panetones ‘peach fuzz’ colour of the year) to your front door, contrasted with a revival of contemporary colourways (picture rose red, bottle green and nautical ocean blue) aimed at evoking a timeless feel.
With tonnes of durable exterior paint in various finishes now available, the colour world really is your oyster. Make sure you choose an exterior paint type designed to withstand the elements to ensure longevity for all your elbow grease!
Not sure where to start? Explore Farrow & Ball’s colour pages to discover ready-made schemes for the front of your home. If you know what you want your front door or other feature colour to be, these can help you find the tones that will enhance it.
7. A furniture-ready front door
Front door furniture can be a beautiful addition to a busy entryway space. When getting the kids’ shoes on, taking off wellies, or sorting out a mucky pup, outdoor seating can be a welcome relief for day-to-day activities, not to mention house guests!
6. Upgrade your interior with a front door porch
While we usually consider the impact outside the home, imagine the experience of your front door inside, too. Opting for a bright atrium-like front door porch can add benefits beyond aesthetics. Invite more natural light throughout the day while adding a valuable layer of security and energy savings during the winter.
Likewise, given the UK’s limited sunshine and daylight, there’s a simple yet ingenious solution for front doors – porch panelling. Alter and design your front door porch panels to showcase your home’s interior in a range of different designs. Chat with our friendly team about your porch ideas today.
5. Go BIG with a front door to match
An unusual house needs an unusual front door; sometimes, an oversized entrance can be just the right choice to draw attention. We’re increasingly noting the appearance of oversized front doors to make a dramatic statement while still fitting with classic or contemporary exteriors.
You can opt for oak wood finishes to accentuate a calming feel and match the organic feel of a lush green driveway, or choose brushed copper or hammered metal within a black frame for an unusual and eye-catching statement to complement a modern interior.
4. Keep your front door cosy with a canopy
A front door canopy can add a luxurious hotel-inspired feel with rich colours or exude a relaxing country-home atmosphere with neutral tones and materials. These simple additions make a fantastic front door covering and offer protection from the elements when entering, fumbling to find keys or grabbing your delivery parcels.
With a growing selection of more sustainable material options, you can craft whatever type of entry canopy you envision.
3. Outdoor tiles to elevate your front door
Why spend time transforming your front door if what’s beneath your feet doesn’t live up to the same standards? While many focus on the features at eye level, homeowners are increasingly adding beautiful, characterful touches to their entryway floors to create a welcoming and unique atmosphere.
Introduce charm with patterned or coloured floor tiles. Opt for a high-slip resistance option or outdoor porcelain tiles for a hardy, frost-proof choice.
2. Front door accessories
Whether it’s a beautifully ornate letterbox or a distinctive door knocker that perfectly captures your personality, embodies your family crest, or simply complements your entryway, choosing the right door knocker can be a cheap and cheerful method of enhancing your home’s curb appeal.
For a truly spectacular addition to your front door, try complementing the colours with existing home numbers, window sills or letter boxes. If you go for coordinated accessories or an eclectic mix of styles and colours, it’s the perfect way to give your front door some personality.
1. Crittall front doors
The appeal of industrial, Art-Deco-looking Crittall front doors are popular among distinctive and stylistic properties.
Whether you’re designing a minimalist, contemporary space or restoring a heritage building, Crittall front doors can be tailored exactly to your needs without compromising security, energy efficiency, or quality.
With their uniquely slim profile and light-filled glass panels, it’s easy to see why and how these additions have become highly sought-after. They can be used alone or in an interior setting as room dividers or partitions to create various stylish designs. Get in touch to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.
Always ensure a safe and secure front door
While structure and style affect your front door, the most important factor is security. Since your front door is usually one of the first entry points for a savvy burglar, a more robust set-up may be required.
Consider your budget first; perhaps a security doorbell is the best option for deterring criminals while giving you greater oversight of your entryway. But if you’re seeking a complete smart home protection system, opt for discrete smart door and window sensors that you can pair with cameras to alert you the second forced entry is detected, giving you and your family much-needed peace of mind.
FRONT DOOR INSPIRATION FROM ALLERTON WINDOWS
At Allerton Windows, we’ve been updating front doors and helping customers enhance their home’s curb appeal for over thirty years.
Want help planning your front door transformation or need more curb appeal ideas? Our specialist team is on hand to help you create an entrance that is uniquely yours.
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