My front door is Plainwood, no glass, nothing but a handle.

Drp27359435
by Drp27359435
My front door is plain wood,no glass, nothing but a handle! What can I do besides painting it a vibrant color or adding a wreath to make it permanently look better. ?

  9 answers
  • Lyn15291588 Lyn15291588 on Aug 29, 2017

    Search yard sales, second hand shops looking for an iron gate or something metal and decorative. Paint it black and hang on the door. You can go one more step and purchase a mirror the same size as the gate and it will give the reflection of a window.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 29, 2017

    Stain it instead of painting and change out the hardware

  • what about really jazzy house numbers? you can order vinyl cut outs on Etsy and probably plenty of other sites.


  • Janet Panos Janet Panos on Aug 29, 2017

    Hello! Here are a number of great ideas for updating your front door. Take a look and see which idea appeals to you.


    http://amp.bhg.com/home-improvement/door/exterior/diy-front-door-ideas/


  • 2dogal 2dogal on Aug 29, 2017

    I'd get some trim and nail it to the door in a pleasing pattern. Then paint it.

  • Connie Siebert Connie Siebert on Aug 29, 2017

    I would definatley paint it a good color. Then you could go to Home Depot and pick out some sticky back paper that can look like stained glass or other choices, and cut it the size of a window and put it in place. I would then use wood molding that has been painted and make a frame around the fake window. The cost of the plastic-like paper is about $20.00 and waterproof. From there you can decide if you want a wreath on your door. Good Luck.

  • Barb Barb on Aug 29, 2017

    Here's a few photo ideas that will make your front door stand out and add that the curb appeal your looking to achieve. Beadboard with trim or they do sell wallpaper beadboard for doors. I'm not sure what color hardware you have, but they do have spray paint for that and I'm adding that photo for you to decide and try a large door knocker lions head which is another option.

  • Drp27359435 Drp27359435 on Aug 30, 2017

    Thank you so much! What great ideas!

  • Zest it Up Zest it Up on Aug 30, 2017

    Such a good question! We wanted to add a little something extra to our door so we made a cute, rustic screen door! Check it out below :)