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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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Boost your home's street appeal with a striking front door that makes a lasting first impression. A well-designed entrance sets the tone for your entire property.

Consider these popular design ideas:

- Colourful doors in bold or calming, nature-inspired hues.

- Modern glass doors for architectural versatility.

- Invisible doors that blend seamlessly into the façade.

- A red door for good luck, inspired by Feng Shui.

These simple updates can significantly enhance your home's welcome and perceived value.

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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