Grand Entrance: Summer Curb Appeal Starts with Your Front Door

Your front door has one job—say hello not only to the mail carrier or the pizza delivery driver, but to the world. It’s the face of your house. When summer arrives and the flowerbeds come to life, the lawn turns green, and the sunshine beams from the sky. A tired, bland door can detract from the curb appeal of your home. This is your chance to shake things up. Add a coat of paint to that tired front door. Swap out the hardware or add weird stuff that makes the neighbors tilt their heads and say, “Huh. That’s kind of cool.” If your porch is just a slab of concrete and a forgotten doormat, let’s flip the script. Start with the door, and let it ripple outward.

Grand Entrance: Summer Curb Appeal Starts with Your Front Door

Pick a Color That Talks Back

Why do so many doors blend in like they’re trying to avoid attention? That’s not the energy we’re going for; this summer, you get the green light to get bold. Deep teal, punchy coral, sunflower yellow—if it makes you grin and catches attention, it’s fair game.

Skip the swatches and tape a few paint samples right onto the door. See what hits differently in morning sun and golden hour. You don’t want your bright “sunset orange” turning into “construction zone” by mistake.

Front Door Hardware Isn’t Just for Function

Your doorknob could be basic, or it could also be a mood. Swap out that wiggly brass handle with something different. Choose one that feels like it belongs in a Nancy Meyers movie or a haunted mansion—your pick.

If you’re into the slightly mysterious look, choose:

• Matte black
• Brushed nickel
• Antique bronze

Door knockers? Underused. Even if nobody ever uses them, they add a little design drama. You’ll find yourself hoping someone knocks so that you can hear it.

Plants That Don’t Judge You

You don’t need a full-on English garden on your front doorstep. A couple of pots of greenery can do a lot. Go wild with ferns, succulents, herbs—whatever doesn’t wilt immediately every time it gets thirsty. Bonus points if it smells good when you brush past it.

Not great at plant parenting? Grab fake ones—No shame here. Don’t leave them out all winter with icicles hanging off their dusty leaves. They’ll look like they belong on the set of a seasonal horror film.

Weird Welcome Mats Are In

Your “Welcome” mat is fine. It’s safe, it’s polite. But what if your mat made people laugh? Or at least pause and think for a second?

Look for a doormat with a bit of personality.

Something with a phrase like “Hope You Like Dogs” or “Probably Out Back.” You can even rotate them for the seasons or your mood. Passive-aggressive for Mondays. Overly friendly for Friday night.

Light Fixtures That Aren’t Sad

That rusted fixture with the spider webs from 2011? It’s bringing the whole entrance down. A new light fixture can significantly alter the entire look and feel of your home’s entrance. Try something vintage or ultra-modern. Just don’t pick something that buzzes or flickers like a ghost lives there.

While you’re at it, go for a bulb that doesn’t make everything look like a hospital emergency after sunset. Warm tones say “Chill evening hangout.” Harsh white light says “interrogation scene.”

Wrapping Up: Your Front Door Says A Lot

Your front door shouldn’t feel like an afterthought. It should feel like it belongs to someone who has stories.

• Someone who’s got lemonade in the fridge
• Has music playing inside
• Someone who might invite you in

So go ahead—give that door some summer energy. It’s the first thing people see. Might as well make them smile.

North Country Windows & Baths in Lincoln, NE, and the Surrounding Areas

At North Country Windows & Baths, our Windows are backed by a Lifetime Warranty giving our customers peace of mind. Each window is custom-made to fit your home with state-of-the-art engineering by design, and energy efficiency enhanced by style. Our windows are made to last for years of maintenance-free beauty.

Whether you want a soaker tub surrounded by subway tile or a low threshold shower with granite-like walls, you can customize your BathWraps space and even add accessories like soap dishes, caddies, seating, grab bars, and more Contact us today.