Welcoming Style

I know that in this day and age many major home design projects have been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean a couple of little ones can’t done.

One of the first places to start would be your front door!

Your front door is one of the first things people see when they arrive at your home and it should be a reflection of your style. Here are some simple things you can do to re-vamp your casa.

1. Paint!

{Miles Reed’s front door}

Paint is always my first go-to fix when I’m on a strict design budget. You know I love color and my views on painting a front door are no different! Go bold and stand out! Everyone has a white door. Some of my favorite doors in the neighborhood are black, British racing green, pink, fire engine red and coral!

{Image via Curlin Reed Sullivan}

Check out some designers favorite color picks for a first impression here.

I also love a good shine so I tend to go with a high-gloss, but depending on your own homes style I tamer sheen may be in order.

Here are some steps for painting your front door. It’s best to do it when it’s still a bit warm out so for us East Coasters our days are numbered!

2. House numbers.

All of your vistors will have laid their eyes on your house number simply because it’s what lets them know they have arrived at the correct location.

First step and really only step  is to make sure you have them shown prominently and again pick a style that shows off your sense of style.

You can paint or use vinyl numbers to place your house number on your freshly painted door:

{Image via My Sweet Savannah}

You can etch them in glass or buy solid window film and cut out the letters/numbers yourself. :

{Image via Apartment Therapy}

Or just switch out the metal house numbers to a new set that reflex the style of your home in a better light.

Available here, but I’ve seen something similar at my local Home Depot for much less.

3. Let there be light!

{ This piece is available at Lowes for around $35}

For lighting whether it be a hanging lantern or matching wall fixtures I would immediately head to Home Depot or Loews. They have a great variety at inexpensive price points. I also wouldn’t be afraid to go to town with a can of outdoor spray paint and paint it in whatever color I so choose.

4. Step all over me.

A custom door mat is always adds a nice personalized touch to an entry way. Of course I would go the DIY route with a stencil of my monogram, some taping and spraypaint and we would be in business!

FYI: I was at Big Lots last week and they had a chic chevron print doormat for only $8! Go check your local store out. I went back yesterday to pick one up and they were all gone. Le sigh…

5. Ring my bell: A unique doorbell cover is also an inexpensive way to add a bit of kitchy personality to your front door.

Here is a snap of my front door. I painted the door black last year and I love it! Plus I had to purchase that cute black and white pooch that goes perfectly with my black/white cottage.

I hope you enjoyed my suggestions for a new facelift for your home. All the projects featured above can be done on a dime and with a short time frame!

Is you front door painted a look at me color? If it is I would love to see it!