20 Simple Front Door Ideas to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Steal one of these door designs for your charming cottage or modern house.
Your front door not only plays a major role in your home's exterior design, but it's the first thing neighbors and guests will notice. Whether you choose to keep it simple or experiment with a bold color, your front door design is a reflection of your personality and a preview of what lies inside your home. Here, we've rounded up creative front door ideas, ranging from popular front door colors to decorating inspiration and tips for accessorizing your entryway.
Upgrading a front door is an easy way to revive a property's charm. That might mean a fresh coat of paint (we're loving classic red, sunny yellow and glossy black) or relying on the beauty of natural wood. You can also install a transom window above the door, sidelights or swap in a front door with glass panels — all of which will increase the amount of natural light in an interior. To elevate any porch design, there are also outdoor lights, door mats and potted plants to consider.
Scroll these front door photos, ranging from modern to rustic and farmhouse, to find inspiration for your home's exterior.
Bring in a Sunny Shade
Take a cheerful approach with a bright yellow door, which instantly makes guests feel welcome. For a personal touch, enhance the look with a textured yarn wreath.
Boost Visual Interest With Archways
Curves — a big trend in 2024 — add intrigue to any entryway, whether in the form of a front door, transform window or overhang.
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Go for Dark Wood
Not only is solid wood sturdy and secure, but a fresh stain looks cozy and modern. Two slim glass panels allow natural light to enter the home, while statement gold hardware elevates the look.
Try a Dutch Door
Swap a traditional front door for a half door, which allows a breeze and sunlight to enter your home when it's open. We love that this blogger chose a peachy pink shade.
Choose a Calming Color
Embrace a subtle pop of color with a nature-inspired hue, like coastal blue or forest green. Add a jute door mat and fresh greenery to complete the setup.
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Create Contrast
For a striking contrast, opt for the classic black-and-white color combination. Introduce a subtle pop of color with hydrangea wreaths decorating each door.
Accessorize the Front Door
Rethink your front door decor every season. Think pumpkins and mums for your fall porch, floral wreaths in the spring and evergreen garlands all winter long.
Install Trim Around the Door
Make your entrance stand out by installing bright white trim around a black door. For a bit of style, layer door mats and bring in concrete planters filled with gorgeous flowers.
Consider Classic Red
From cherry red to deep burgundy, this classic color is a popular choice for front doors. Not only is red considered a symbol of good luck, the varying shades add personality to an exterior.
Use a Wood Stain
Skip the paint and opt for a dark wood stain, instead. This blogger strips the previous purple paint from her door, then uses a wood finish. The end result looks good as new.
Choose Bright White
Keep it clean and crisp with a white front door. Six large glass panels, plus two sidelights, allow natural light to surge into the house.
Experiment With a Monochrome Look
Once you've settled on a siding color, paint your front door a few shades lighter or darker. To break up the monochrome style, install white trim around the front door.
Decorate With Planter Boxes
Liven up a simple porch by surrounding the front door with potted plants. Bring in a vintage-style rug for a much-needed burst of color.
Make It Charming
This cozy cottage has ivy growing along the sides and roof of the house. An arched red door adds a charming pop of color.
Design a Grand Entry
Highlight unique architectural details by painting any surrounding columns a bold hue. Here, a glossy black creates contrast against the bright white siding.
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Rely on Warm Wood
Two natural wood doors look modern and minimal, especially when paired with creamy white siding.
Go Bold With Navy Blue
Blue is a popular choice for the front door, but darker shades look sleek and polished. Pair navy blue with a matte black knob and door knocker.
Add a Transom Window
Allow light to stream into your interior by installing an arched transom window above the front door. It's more secure than having a glass-paneled front door!
Draw Inspiration From Nature
Paint your front door a charming shade, like dark green, that draws from the beauty of surrounding nature. Natural wood planter boxes filled with shrubs tie the look together.
Hang Lanterns on Each Side
Let lanterns flank the front door to illuminate your entryway, while also adding style and creating symmetry.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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