Your front door is the first thing people see and the last thing they remember – the focus point of the home. Not only does it have the huge job of protecting your home, it’s where your style and personality can shine. A forgettable, ordinary threshold could become “the house with the yellow door” with a quick paint job, or a magnificent entryway with just a few unique additions.
With the right colour, architecture and detail, your home could be unforgettable and extraordinary. But while the design of your front door is what creates the first impression, it’s often overlooked. So, whether you’ve decided to give your front door a refresh or have plans to replace the whole thing, here are some modern front door ideas and advice to get you on your way.
How Can I Make My Front Door More Attractive?
There are plenty of ways to make your front door more attractive. Check out our recommendations below to refresh your home’s style.
Glass Doors
This timeless choice will instantly modernise your threshold. Nowadays, there are plenty of glass doors that will still give you the security you need while bringing more light into your home and making heads turn. Key considerations when going with glass is how far back your front door sits and the interior lay out of your home. You also have lots of options to choose from, whether it’s clear, grey tint or stained glass. You could even choose aquatex or flemish glass for a unique finish. If your current door already has glass, you could even have it replaced with textual glass sheets or add wrought iron.
Wood Doors
Wooden doors can still be modern. Tones like oak or walnut can be simply and easily glossed, adding elegance and natural character to concrete exteriors. And there are many different styles you can choose such as sleek horizontal, chevron or wavy wood panels. Fit industrial features like metal handles and door numbers to create an even bolder, more modern effect.
Wood doors are the best way to incorporate a rustic style into your home’s look. Check out our recommendations of Cottage Style Front Door Ideas To Create The Warmest Welcome.
Bespoke Doors
Why not take your front door to the next level with a bespoke design? Laser or wood carving options can be a great point or self expression. Starburst designs are becoming more popular because they are instantly recognisable and give you the opportunity to add colour. Pivoting outer frame that blurs the lines between inside and out? Light boxes so that your door glows from within? If your vision is big, there are no limits to how you can customise your front door.
Metal Doors
Even if your external walls have a more traditional finish, metal doors are fast becoming popular for the contrast they offer and the security they provide. Wrought iron doors, weathered designs, sculpted metal doors, there are endless options when it comes to choosing the door for you. If you’re looking for a modern gothic feel, keep the metal dark, but if you’re looking for something that will turn heads, choose a brass finish for a bit of extravagance.
Screen Doors
Screen doors provide an added sense of security when opening your front door and can also be a great way to let in extra light and ventilation while keeping pets or small children safe. Screen doors have come a long way since mesh netting and now there are plenty of styles to choose from or create with aluminium wire screens and fibreglass screening.
External Features
If you’re working on a budget, or want to keep the original door of your home, simple updates can modernise your front door. Metal handles, letterboxes, canopies and even the addition of light fixtures – which boosts security – can streamline the look and transform how people see the exterior of your home.
Colourful Doors
Make a statement and inspire your neighbours to up their front door game with a colour no one’s expecting. Bright pink, bold magenta, burnt orange; say goodbye to traditional tones and go for a colour that will make your house memorable. You could even plant creepers or install planters with foliage and flowers that compliment your door colour.
Play With Textures
Think about textures to bring your front door into the modern era. High gloss – which adds a seamless, mirror-like finish – and matte finishes are simple ways to give your door a fresh, elegant look. Both options are easily done, just do your research and plan your time well.
Go Bold with Double Doors
Add a unique touch to your home by opting for double front doors instead of just a single one. The perfect way to make a grand entrance, double doors open up the front of your home, allowing more airflow and a bold feature to your home’s facade. Check out our Double Front Door Ideas & Inspiration to find out why two is better than one.
We hope this guide has given you loads of inspirational modern front door ideas. Check out our full selection of modern glass doors, where we offer a variety of finished and unfinished options.