Tips for Choosing Front Door

by Gabriella

Homeowners believe that choosing the front door says a lot about the people who live inside. This is why they tend to choose them according to their liking and the style of their life.

In order to add value to your home, you should choose a door that will add to your house’s appeal and be aesthetically overwhelming. However easy this might look, there are some things that should be taken into consideration. Keep reading and you will find out.

Budgeting, budgeting

In today’s time, the first thing that crosses our minds (as well as the majority of people) is the budget, that is: how much money am I willing and allowed to spend on that. This is, of course, a normal reaction, because you simply cannot allow yourself to cross your budget to the skies. Take the amount of money you plan to spend and organise further steps according to it. Have in mind that choosing the right door is an investment into your family’s safety, and then think of the rest.

The preferred material

When it comes to doors, materials matter. The material your door is made of will influence on its durability, maintenance and overall appearance. Think how long will a fibreglass last comparing to steel or wood. Will wood require more time spent on maintenance than fibreglass? Is steel door going to look prettier than the other options? What about the combination of the three – will they be more burglar-proof? For example, fibreglass door are dent-resistant and will not rust and corrode, whereas wooden door offer numerous decorating options and embellishments. Steel doors have smooth surface and are easy to repaint, and can include insulated core which is energy-saving.

Size

Similarly to the materials, size matters as well. Before you decide what door you want, make sure to measure its dimensions properly, because the last thing you need is to buy a door that would not fit. This step is maybe the most important so if you do not think you can do it properly, do not hesitate and contact a professional for help (you can easily find help with doors in Sydney).

Style

As with all other personal decisions, the style of your door will depend solely on your personal needs and tastes. Some think that front door represent your family. What follows from this is that if your family is more traditional – you can choose wooden door. If your soul is more artistic, you can add some decorative glass elements. If you are more into DIY things, you can easily find websites that will help you design your front door and even print that style. The choice of the colour will matter, too, so choose a colour that will draw attention, such as red or yellow.

And finally, if you find these tips useful, let us know in the comments below. You can even show us your front door and give us additional tips that can improve this article.

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Roxana Oliver on Jun 22, 2015
Hi! those were some good tips. I myself have fiberglass doors that go out on the terrace and I love them! And they look so pretty :) but cleaning part is the most annoying one.

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Derek Lotts on Jun 22, 2015
Great tips. I read a lot of articles about exteriors and most of them didn't deal with front doors in depth. This is something every homeowner should read. Thank you Gabriella. I'm gonna add you on facebook. Maybe you can help me out with my renovation project. I need some advice.

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