MAKE YOUR HOME FOREVER MEMORABLE WITH A FRONT DOOR THAT REFLECTS YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE
THE FRONT DOOR is the very first thing visitors see, not to mention the one part of the home that, without fail, we interact with every day. Yet, it’s often the last thing we think about when buying or renovating our homes. “The front door creates a first impression aesthetically about the home and the people who live inside it,” says architect and managing director Matt Riley of Tonic Design. Choosing an entrance door is a delicate balance of style and practicality. Here are the materials and styles guaranteed to turn heads – plus the ideas and innovations to pay attention to in 2019.
Material choices
While solid timber remains the most popular type of front door, take a look at these other contenders on the market – particularly if your front door is exposed to the elements.
Powder-coated aluminium: A budget-friendly, low-maintenance choice, aluminium won’t absorb moisture or bow in the heat. However, you are limited in choice to the predetermined powder coat colours available on the market.
This story is from the January 2019 edition of Home Beautiful.
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