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When we renovate and alter our homes, we’re not only maintaining a valuable asset, we’re adding to its value. A home that’s been properly maintained with fresh, up-to-date fixtures looks more attractive to potential buyers and potential renters, not to mention neighbors and company. And if your home is in need of a redeux, the front entryway is a great place to start.
Your entryway is visible from passing cars and by pedestrians strolling the sidewalk. It’s like the eye of your house — it’s a focal point. A lukewarm entryway will be forgettable, and ultimately make your house seem forgettable. A dramatic, striking entryway will hold attention and make an impression that sticks, elevating what might be an otherwise bland-looking property. So how can we add some excitement and drama to our front entryways? Here are a few ideas:
Decorative and Revealing Glass
A glass door, or a wooden door with a decorative glass window, is a great way to spice up your entryway. At ETO Doors, you’ll find a wide selection of glass and windowed doors, including some visually commanding glass doors with decorative iron grills. Doors made entirely or partially of glass are status symbols in their own right, and they proclaim to the neighborhood that you don’t mind being on display. And if you do mind being on display, there’s always frosted glass, which lets in plenty of uplifting natural light while maintaining privacy.
Exterior light fixtures are well known to improve the appearance of a house’s entryway, but, if you’re thinking about getting a glass door or windowed door, consider a new interior entryway light fixture, like a chandelier. At night, any eye-catching interior light will shine through your glass front door, a welcoming and enviable sight to onlookers.
Add Livable Furniture
If you’re trying to make your place look immediately attractive to buyers or renters, it’s a good idea to show the maximum livable potential of all of the home’s spaces, including the exterior front entryway. If you have the space, use it.
- Two chair and a bistro table. An inviting scene that welcomes a neighbor for a visit, or encourages you to develop a morning coffee ritual that involves some fresh air.
- Full outdoor sofa or recliners. Splurge on thick cushions to indulge in maximum coziness
- Bench swing. Improve on the traditional porch swing by adding a cushion and pillows.
- Chair swings. There’s a diverse assortment on the market today, ranging from the teardrop style to egg shape. Hang it chair height or lounge level, solo or as a pair.
- Hammocks. Take a cue from trendy resort hotels and Silicon Valley corporate campuses and install a hammock or two. Even if you only lay in it once or twice, you just know the whole block is going to want their turn.