For many visitors, the entryway to your home makes the first impression of your household. And we all know how important first impressions can be. If your front door and entryway need an update, Gilkey Windows & Exterior Solutions can help.
We’ve collected a few ideas to upgrade and modernize your home’s entryway: from aesthetic trends to safety updates, there’s a little something for everyone.
Try Some of These Trends for Your Entry Door
If you want to freshen up your entryway or liven up your porch this season, consider trying one or more of these seven trends.
1. Privacy Glass
This year, more homeowners will be updating entry doors with privacy glass inserts. Privacy glass lets homeowners enjoy the opening effect of natural sunlight in the home without sacrificing personal privacy.
You can find many different privacy glass styles to suit a range of exterior home styles, including:
- Frosted.
- Textured.
- Chinchilla.
- Smoked.
- Colored.
- Glass block.
2. Simple, Dark Door Colors
Colorful front doors are popular for adding an eye-catching element to the exterior home style. The current trend is simple, dark colors for added elegance. For example, you might consider painting your door black or charcoal gray to stand out against your white or neutral walls or siding. Dark colors can create depth and visual interest.
Some darker colors to consider for your entry door include:
- Charcoal gray.
- Deep red or mahogany.
- Deep purple or plum.
- Deep blue or midnight blue.
- Deep green or forest green.
3. Sidelights and Transom Windows
Your entry door, as does what’s around it, affects the entryway style. Sidelights and transom windows create a balanced look with your door. Additionally, entryway windows add more natural light to the interior entryway, helping make this space feel larger and more open.
4. Smart Locks
Never worry again about forgetting or losing your keys with the range of smart locks available for entry doors. You can open and close these locks with various mechanisms, such as a number combination, fingerprint, or an app.
5. Double Doors
Double or side-by-side doors create a wider entryway for functional access, such as when you’re moving or needing other accessibility purposes. Aside from their excellent functionality, they have a striking style, adding elegance to your home’s entryway.
6. Decorative Hardware
Some of the most significant changes you can make to your entry door are through more minor details. Decorative hardware can tremendously impact style, elevating your entryway style.
Consider upgrading door hardware like:
- Deadbolts.
- Backplates.
- Door hinges.
- Door handles.
- Door bumper.
- Entrance handle set.
7. Add Exterior Lights
Use exterior lights to illuminate your entry door, especially since it’s the focal point of an entryway. Update your exterior lighting to showcase your entry door and the walkway, creating a safe and welcoming path into your home.
Shop Gilkey Entry Doors near Lexington, Kentucky
Let our team help you explore the many modern options for entry doors. Our team at Gilkey Windows & Exterior Solutions can effortlessly outfit and upgrade your Kentucky home’s exterior doors and entryway windows.
Request a consultation online or call (859) 294-9393 today to get started. Gilkey Windows & Exterior Solutions is located in Lexington and serves the Central Kentucky community.
