A front door, in many ways, is like a home's smile. Just like a perfect, white smile makes a person more attractive, a beautiful front door adds sparkle to the rest of the house. Picking the right doors for your home--both inside and out--takes a lot of time and care, because you have a wide range of choices. Here are a few options and latest trends to consider.

 

Count the doors in your home. You might be surprised by the number of places you can enter and exit your home. The front entry door is what often comes to mind, but you probably also have a door to the garage, as well as a back door to the garden. All exterior doors should be efficient at keeping air conditioning and heat indoors and the elements outside.

 

While the front entry door needs to be sturdy, it should also be attractive because it's what every person first encounters when visiting your home. Today's most popular exterior doors combine modern functionality with designs that fit with the historical era of a home. For example, if you have a Craftsman bungalow, buying a new period specific wood door fitted with art glass can instantly boost curb appeal.

Side and back exterior doors don't need to make as big of a design statement, unless they're a visible part of the living space. For instance, French doors leading to a back patio, deck, or yard are a lovely addition in any home.

 

Affordability and ease are hallmarks of modern homes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. But in the current decade, tastes have changed and recall a sturdier pre-war style. People are swapping out hollow interior doors, with solid interior doors and glass doors. Even if you live in a tri-level reminiscent of the Brady Bunch era, replacing old doors with stylish solid or glass alternatives can quickly update your space.    

 

The House Designers, Interior Door Design Trends