Whether you’d like it to or not, the front door of your home gives people their first impression. Not only is it where people enter your home for the first time, but it’s often the first thing that catches the eye of anyone who is driving by. It also helps set the tone for your home, so whether you’re looking to sell your home or just to make it more inviting consider giving your front door a face lift so that it conveys the message and first impression you want it to give.
One very simple thing that you can do is to decorate it and update it regularly. Decoration could be a wreath, dramatic home numbers, shutters, door knocker and knobs, etc. This option is great for everybody because no matter what your personality, likes, or budget there is an option for you! Another quick decoration idea is to add planters to either side of the door. This is a quick solution for adding color, texture and beauty to your entryway. If you live in an area where flowers or plants can’t survive year round you can use the planters to display seasonal décor during colder seasons.
Another easy thing to do to improve your home’s first impression is to install lights at your front door if you don’t already have them. Lighting is another thing that has many options. You can opt for sconces on either side of the door, spotlights installed at the ground and aimed at the door, or overhead lighting if your front door is under a porch are all great options. And while we’re on the subject, please make sure your house number is well lighted too.
Finally, if you’re trying to sell your home, studies show that replacing your home’s front door can increase the perceived value of your home, so you might want to think about a full replacement if it’s needed. In the study, the home’s perceived value when the entryway was updated was as much as five times the cost of the door itself. If you’re going to update your entryway with something new, consider enlarging it to include a windows to the side or above the door as well to add natural light to the home as well as increase the value of the entryway.
No matter what you decide to do, remember that your entryway is the first and last impression that your guests and potential buyers see, so make the lasting impression a good one!
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.