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The way a house looks from the outside is very important. When someone comes to your home for the first time, they will begin to form an impression of you based on the first details that they gather. These first details are often provided by the exterior appearance of your home.
The first view a visitor has will be from the curb as they approach, so overall landscaping and design appeal of a house is critical. Lawns need to be well kept and hedges need to be trimmed and manicured. The color choices for siding and trim on the house need to blend harmoniously and not be at odds with the general surroundings. The appearance of the house needs to feel open and inviting. You want visitors to feel welcomed.
The next thing a guest will see as the approach the house will be the front door entryway area. You have many choices in designing this space. As a general rule, you need to be careful not to overwhelm your entrance with too many design items. It is necessary to pick a few key pieces carefully and tastefully. Your major concern will be what kind of door to install. Common options for front entrances can include wooden, steel, glass or wrought iron doors.
A wooden door is the most traditional and readily available option. It is generally also one of the least costly choices. You can keep it very simple in styling or have various panels added or inserted to give it dimension. Wooden doors are widely customizable.
Steel doors are also a cost effective option. They provide greater security then a wooden door and are a greater theft deterrent. They add very little to the overall charm of the house however, and tend to make it look common and mass produced.
Glass doors are very stylish and beautiful in appearance. They are highly customizable as well. You can have stained glass embellishments added or etching. Glass doors can be problematic however, in that they are not efficient from a security perspective, being easy to break. They also allow anyone walking by a direct line of sight into your house.
Wrought iron doors have all the style factor of glass doors. They are also very easy to custom design, and beautiful in their artwork. They have the added advantage of a much higher security factor. An iron door is quite hard to break into and is very durable. Iron doors are also charming and have a lovely traditional feel to them.
First impressions are important, and your house says a lot about you. Take time in choosing what kind of a first impression you will make on guests and visitors to your home. Design an entryway that is inviting and personal, it will be worth the investment.
