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Shut the front door: Design ideas ramp up your street appeal
Enhance your home's street appeal with these stunning front door ideas for a lasting first impression.

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Enhance your home's street appeal with a statement front door that creates a lasting first impression. A well-designed entrance sets the tone for your property and can be a canvas for your personal style.
Consider these popular design ideas:
- A Colourful Door adds a pop of personality.
- Glass doors offer a versatile, contemporary look.
- Invisible doors blend into the façade for a sleek finish.
- An Artful Door highlights traditional craftsmanship.
- A red door can bring good luck according to Feng Shui.
This coastal home designed on a shoestring budget uses colour to define the entrance. Image: Russell Kleyn
The Colourful Door
A timber wall curves towards the entry, then flows under a distinctive circular skylight above the front door, into the entry space of The White House, by Bossley Architects.
The Glass Door
The 2024 City Home of the Year, Textured Bach by Nic Owen Architects, incorporates a dramatic entrance. Image: Simon Wilson
The Invisible Door
A classic pairing of black and white creates an undeniable street appeal in this home built by Narley Construction.
The Colour Scheme Door
This villa was artfully reimagined by John Reynolds and Claire McLintock, while period features were retained on the street-facing facade. Image: Patrick Reynolds
The Artful Door
The Lucky Door
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