Apart from being an entrance point to your home and a barrier to burglars, front doors serve many practical purposes. It adds to the aesthetics of your home as well. If you are building a new home or redecorating, this should be the first thing to consider as this will be the first thing a visitor will lay his eye on. Hence, front doors need to be such as it aligns with the architectural style of your home. You may also want to select a design that is durable when it comes to performance and styles. Here are a few factors you may want to consider when it comes to designing the front door.
- Size
According to the Home Zone, you can create a strong visual statement by installing an oversized door, especially when building a contemporary home or transforming a barn. There were times when domestic doors were small in size so as to preserve the warmth inside and when you increase the size it gives the door a modern touch. It makes the entrance into a focal point. The door is centrally aligned so as to make it look strong and secure. It signifies that the owners are proud of their homes. This design is only valid when the house is large enough to fit in a bigger opening. When integrating an oversized door, know that the dimensions must align with the proportions of the entire building.
- Glazing
You can integrate as many unique visual characters to the door from the outside, but you need to use glass to your front entrance by the means of a glazed panels or sidelights. You can also install the glass above the doorway if the height allows. If you are wanting an asymmetric look, then using glass on one side of the opening can also work. The modern aluminum front doors look great from the outside but from the inside they are just dark and plain, hence, glazing is always a good idea.
- Design
When you go with the hidden front entrance aligning it with the height, then it gives a stylish look. This is valid for minimal homes having clean and contemporary architecture. It is also valid on those projects where the external materials are used to make a statement. To obtain a seamless result, set the entrance flush with the floor. This is the only way to reveal the door when opened.
