24 Front Door Decor Ideas for Maximum Curb Appeal

Contemporary Front Door Decor

white house with concrete walkway — Nathan Schroder Photography

Black window frames, a crisp stepping stone path, and stepped metal beds set this home's cool and contemporary tone. Sleek modern lanterns flank a sage green front door to cast the perfect glow for relaxing outside after sundown.

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Swap Out Front Door Hardware

white house with stately black door — Werner Straube

Update the look of your door with new hardware. Knobs, levers, and handle sets can help reinforce your home's traditional look or add modern flair. Choose a finish that coordinates with your door's color and complements other exterior features, like lighting and house numbers.

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Add a Coat of Paint

white house with red front door — Victoria Pearson

An easy way to make your home stand out is by opting for a bold color on your front door. Because the rest of the house is painted in neutral colors, a coat of cherry red paint and shiny gold hardware steals the show.

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Decorate with Wreaths

Spruce up your front door with a wreath—or two! This modern farmhouse entry proves wreaths aren't just for Christmas. Here, two verdant wreaths breathe fresh energy and life into the double wood front doors in all seasons.

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Customize Your House Number

house numbers on planter — Adam Albright

Turn your house number from a functional feature to a fun one. As long as the numbers are clearly visible, you can get creative with your house number, just like they have at no. 344 by attaching metal numerals to a blooming planter.

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Add Potted Plants

wood front door on white house — Marty Baldwin

You can’t help but feel invigorated by an abundance of greenery, so what better way to welcome guests to your home. To brighten an otherwise-plain front entry space, add potted plants and planters of all sizes around the entry. Add a set of modern house numbers to complete the look.

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Pink Front Door Decor

pink front door with black hardware — French Blue Photography

Jump on the Barbiecore bandwagon and paint your front door hot pink. Contrast it with black hardware for a contemporary look. The beauty of embracing trends like this on your front door is that you can quickly change up the look with a fresh coat of paint once you're ready for something else.

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Fall Front Door Decor

Front porch with fall dÃ©cor — Jacob Fox

Usher in the fall season with an assortment of orange leaves, pampas grass, and gourds. Twin wreaths hang on the double front doors, while similar colors and materials flank the doors for a cohesive look.

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Frame Your Mailbox

Create an eye-catching feature out of something utilitarian, like a mailbox. Here, a frame groups the mailbox with a wall light and flower pot, creating a stylish focal point next to the mustard yellow front door.

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Add a Doormat

red brick modern front doorway with wood door and stone patio — Greg Scheidemann

Give guests a spot to wipe their feet before entering your home. If you don't want to distract from a unique front door such as this one, choose a doormat in a similar color with a subtle pattern. For a look that stands out, you can also easily update a plain mat with spray paint to create a unique design.

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Play with Symmetry

Create a cohesive and considered look by mirroring the decor on each side of the door. The wall lanterns, rockers, and plant plots bring a beautiful symmetry and sense of balance to this front porch, conveying a sense of calm, stability, and order.

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Showcase Stylish House Numbers

front of house with entryway — Ed Gohlich

House numbers can be a fun way to add a playful punch of style to your entry. Add larger numbers beside the door or on the porch, or consider spelling out your house number on an overhang or porch column for a more traditional look.

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Brighten Your Entry With Lighting

white house with yellow door — Robert Brinson

Outdoor lighting is an entrance and front door decor idea that adds an instant update. Upgrading to more oversized sconces or an overhead pendant is a quick way to make a welcoming statement. Also, consider motion-activated lighting that automatically switches on when visitors approach.

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Colorful Front Door Decor

yellow front door with paper lanterns — Marty Baldwin

Whether you're welcoming party guests or ushering in the spring season, a collection of paper decor items creates a festive feel. An assortment of colorful paper fan flowers and honeycomb ladybugs are a bright addition to this lemon-yellow door. Just ensure the front door is covered to protect the delicate paper from the elements.

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Create a Seating Area

porch of white brick house with lighting — Edmund Barr

Add a place to sit and read or chat with neighbors for a warm, inviting entrance and front door decor idea. Try a bench with pillows or, if you have room, a traditional front porch swing. If not, opt for a couple of colorful garden stools.

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Contrasting Front Door Decor

bright yellow door on blue and white house — Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography LLC

It’s amazing what a bit of paint can do to transform your porch and front door. This house looks fresh and modern with a canary yellow front door and contrasting deep blue façade.

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Coastal Front Door Decor

blue front door on wood house — David A. Land

Personalize your porch with a theme that reflects your family's personality. Think beyond the physical door and consider how you can accessorize around a theme. Here, an ocean blue door is accented by beach-theme accessories, such as red parasols and a weathered surfboard.

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Front Door Color Scheme

entryway with soft blue doorway — Brie Williams

Make a statement by committing to a color scheme, like this blue and green porch. Note how the doormat, side table, planters, plants, and blue hydrangeas match the front door, creating a striking composition.

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Front Door Garlands

light blue door with pinecone garland — Adam Albright

Give your home an enchanting woodland cabin feel by adorning the front door with a pine garland and branch frame. It also makes a great DIY project to do with the kids. This look is perfect for fall and winter, but you can easily create a summer garland with bright faux flowers.

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Accessorize with Floral Wreaths

Elevate your home for sprig or summer with a gorgeous floral wreath. Fresh or dry, hydrangeas make an elegant addition to any entry space, adding color and texture to your porch.

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Style with Planters

Front porch with plants, black door — Robert Brinson

Before you run out to your local garden center for entrance and front door decor ideas, search your own home. You may already have everything you need to style your front door. For example, consider using baskets as planters, repurposing a small stool as a plant stand, or hanging some paper lanterns if you have a covered entryway.

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Cohesive Front Door Decor

orange door with wreath — William Geddes

Wreaths are typically meant to stand out, but consider matching the aesthetic of your seasonal decor to the hardware already on your door. Here, a metallic magnolia wreath (made of spray-painted leaves bound together) perfectly complement the metal door hardware and house numbers.

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Patriotic Porch Decor

wood front door with american flag decor — John Bessler

Give your porch a twinkle of American charm with an abundance of stars and stripes. Cushions, rugs, flags, and red flowers give a warm American welcome at this house. If you have a glass storm door, as shown here, you can take advantage of the extra coverage and display a wreath that wouldn't otherwise be suited for the outdoors.

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Dress Up Your Front Door

country house teal blue front door window archway — Norman Pogson/Alamy

When styling your entry, don't forget about the door itself. Experiment with a fun paint color, or add fresh hardware and a stylish door knocker. If you have a plain, flat front door, consider adding design details the same way you would to a colorful interior accent wall.

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