Front doors
If you have a front door with glass panels, then don’t miss a trick – invest in some stained glass. Apart from the obvious benefits (preventing nosy visitors sizing up your hallway), this is a great way to add personality and colour to the front of your home.
A vibrant display of flowers or foliage is a lovely way to greet visitors. The plants will provide a hit of colour and subtle scent, as well as giving guests something to look at while they’re waiting for you to answer the door. If your front garden is paved, simply use a selection of planters. A range of plant heights works best for a lush display. Use a chair as a plant stand
Don’t be afraid to play with the architectural period of your home. A typical 1930s red brick house would most likely be finished off with a natural timber door or a pale eau de nil, dark red or green paint. Here, the glass panel with sunburst design is authentic, but the flash of bold turquoise adds a modern, personality-packed twist. Painting the letterbox in the same shade is a nice touch.
A panel of frosted glass flanking the door allows light into the hallway while retaining privacy. It’s also an opportunity to add a design feature, with words or numerals worked in. If you already have a glass panel, consider window film, which can come with graphic designs or your house number already punched out.
This gigantic wreath may not really fit on a front door anymore, but its large size is a clear indication to whomever may walk by that, when it comes to Christmas, you don’t mess around!
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