Shut the front door: Design ideas ramp up your street appeal

This coastal home designed on a shoestring budget uses colour to define the entrance. Image: Russell Kleyn

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 2024 City Home of the Year, Textured Bach by Nic Owen Architects, incorporates a dramatic entrance. Image: Simon Wilson

A classic pairing of black and white creates an undeniable street appeal in this home built by Narley Construction.

This villa was artfully reimagined by John Reynolds and Claire McLintock, while period features were retained on the street-facing facade. Image: Patrick Reynolds