Sudha Jain believes that it is important to enhance the look of the main door because it reflects the design quotient of the entire house.
The main door of a home should be its focal point. Though it need not be ostentatious and elaborate, it should add elegance and visual appeal to the house. Selecting it should not be a hurried affair as it not only reflects the aesthetics of the house, but it is also our first step to security.
Invest time in choosing a door that complements the architecture of your house or flat. The first step to choosing a door design is surely browsing through home design books or looking online to have more choices. Always choose design that enhances curb appeal. The main door should look proportionate to the facade of the entire house in all respects.
There are a lot of designs and ideas you can consider for your main door. It need not be a simple basic door.
A wooden front door with side windows is a perfect entry for homes. Some even use the colour red for front doors, which is an idea that fits in with the principles of Feng Shui. It not only invites good energy, it is visually appealing too.
Some doors look like pieces of art. Doors with glass lites for light to pass through look stunning.
A simple facade but an ornate metal grilled design door adds elegance and a touch of drama to the house. A mix of wood and glass with designer glass etchings look inviting and sophisticated. One can choose smooth faced doors, a carved wooden door recycled from a flea market, or vinyl coated wooden doors that never require painting. For some homes, huge glass French doors work very well letting in sunshine and bit of nature inside the homes. Even distressed doors look interesting but they are more suitable for niche shops or boutiques. You can look at doors with glass panels or panes in clear glass or frosted glass. Doors in various materials and finishes are now available. Choose what works best for you.
Security matters
You should not forget to include security measures in your door. Security features such as motion detector lighting and burglar alarm systems are a must-have nowa days. The door should never be small or too narrow. Narrow doors are also bad Feng Shui. The front door should always be stately and give a positive picture.
The door handles and other hardware should be matched too.
A bronze or a brass door handle looks elegant. You can afford to let your imagination run free and use wooden cheese platters, brass or steel serving plates as door handles.
The beauty of the front door can be further enhanced by using the right kind of lighting. You can have lighting on the sides of the doors or just above it. Antique lamps on the side look good too.
There are various design options available to enhance the look of the front door with decorative lights.
One only has to look at the options available and use them to give a boost to the facade.
Besides appropriate lighting, plants can also enhance the look of the facade. Using the right kind of green plants on the sides not only makes the door and the entry look beautiful, they also bring nature to your door step.
It is just a matter of paying a little attention to your front door. The right kind can take the design quotient of your house up by several notches.