Choosing a new front door can feel very overwhelming. Our rule of thumb is to choose something that you love and that will suit your property. We’ve laid out some of our top tips for choosing a replacement front door to make your life a little easier.
Think about your own personal taste
When you’re choosing the colour and style of your new front door, the main thing you should consider is your own style. You’re going to see your front door every day, so you have to love it.
A coloured front door can promote a feeling to your home that will translate to passers-by. Your front door can also speak for your own personality, here are some popular colours and what they can promote.
Warm Neutrals: Neutral tones are very popular and are the most appealing for potential buyers. They promote calmness and relaxation, complementing traditional properties in particular. Paired with natural décor it can create a peaceful and consistent space that is sure to add kerb appeal.
Examples: Beige, Cream, Oyster & Ivory.
Brights: A bright colour is considered strong and noticeable. It will instantly draw the eye in and become a focal point of your home’s exterior. A bright colour is perfect for you if you have a loud, bubbly, and happy personality as it will carry this through to your home.
Examples: Orange-red, Traffic yellow & Sky blue.
Darks: Deep and dark tones perfectly complement modern homes and new builds. Although when used on traditional properties they can create a sense of sophistication and maturity. Dark tones promote power and elegance, you can play it safe with black or choose something bolder and dominate your neighbourhood.
Examples: Black, Anthracite grey, Steel blue & Purple violet.
Consider the existing style of your home
There are so many style options available for front doors it can feel overwhelming to begin with. We recommend starting by looking at your home and thinking about the period it was built, your windows and the colour or material of your home. All of these factors can play a crucial role in making your decision.
Traditional homes
Where your home is older you may want to opt for a more heritage style front door. Timber effect colours are available and will create the appearance of traditional timber without having to deal with heavy maintenance. Adding glazing panels is a lovely way to invite additional light into your home, for a more traditional look customise the glass with a stained-glass feature of astragal bars.
Keep your hardware and accessories brass or gold for a more formal and period fitting appearance.
Modern homes
New build homes suit modern style front doors. Keeping the colours darker promotes a clean and sharp appearance. A guardsman handle is a perfect addition to any front door, the long slender handle acts as an accessory whilst providing access to the home. Thin panels of glazing down the centre of the door will help make the door feel complete. You could also opt for several square panels for a more interesting appearance.
Keep your hardware and accessories simple with all silver or go monochrome with black.
Decide on your front door material
When you’re designing your new front door, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is the material you’re going to choose. uPVC and Composite are two extremely durable materials that are perfect for front doors. A uPVC front door is a more budget friendly option whilst Composite front doors offer a higher return on investment rate. Prices of composite and uPVC doors vary yet both are excellent choices for a front door in Essex and beyond.
Here’s our helpful table to layout the main features of each material:
A replacement front door in Essex from Halstead Glass
If you’re looking to replace your front door in Essex or Suffolk, Halstead Glass can help. We offer full customisation on our front doors, so we’re certain you’ll find something you love. Give our expert team a call on 01787 473516 for a free, no-obligation quote or contact us online.