Fabulous front door ideas
Create an entrance with instant curb appeal

Channel coastal vibes

Whitewashed cladding and a pale sand-coloured door will create a calming entrance that conjures up coastal vistas. Here, a blue porch rug, storm lanterns and a wooden swing chair create a stylish yet relaxed beach house vibe that wouldn't look amiss on the Californian shorelines. Plenty of leafy foliage in galvanised pots finishes the boho look.
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Makeover with moody cladding

Choose iconic shades

Hang pretty baskets

Create curve appeal

Mount a wreath

If you want to make a strong statement, turn the colour wheel up a notch. This yellow front door looks bold and beautiful against the black surround and crisp white brickwork. Soften the contrast with a seasonal green wreath and an array of potted plants.
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Choose vintage details

Supersize your door number

Update the doormat

Screen it off

Run with a theme

Add some sunshine

Call on the classics

How you dress your front door has a major impact on the final look. Symmetrical fixtures such as the porch lighting and lavender pots here will create an ordered and elegant look. For a timeless finish, you can't go wrong with a wood stain, while a stained glass panel will draw in light and add architectural interest.
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Glaze the way

Go with the grain

Let it glow

Channel rustic charm

Ring the changes

Light it up

Experiment with unique lighting

Style it sympathetically

The first thing to consider when choosing a front door is what kind of style will be in keeping with the rest of the house. Try to choose a sympathetic design that looks like it belongs there. If in doubt, do a little research into the history of your house to find out what would have been there originally.
Pick a pivoting door

Keep it colonial

Go for Georgian

Glaze in swathes

If you have an inner porch door or live in a gated property, a fully-glazed front door is a great option that'll give instant wow-factor to your home's facade and draw in plenty of natural light. Toughened glass and the latest locking systems will ensure it's super-secure.
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Call on composite

Create your own

Settle on steel

Evoke Edwardian elegance

Style-up both sides

A well-designed front door will look good from the inside of your home as well as the outside. Don't feel constrained by the external colour – you could opt for a completely different shade for the interior to match your entrance hallway's aesthetic.
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Makeover with metal

Embrace engineered

Keep it country

Swing for a stable door

Dare to go double

Create contrast

For a refreshing entrance, paint your front door and porch a contrasting mix of white and green. Pick out the door, shutters and bannister with the botanical hue and accessorise with plenty of potted plants. Balance with bright white walls and a dark wood floor to warm up the space. Seashells decorate the steps and add a whimsical touch.
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