How to Make Your Home’s Front Porch and Hallway Pop

How many times have you entered the front door of your home, only to feel uninspired and a bit fed up? Front porches and hallways are notorious for becoming the catch-all for clutter, footwear, jackets, and just plain clutter. They often lack in design and style and really fail to make a positive first impression.

Considering this is the very first thing that people see as they enter your home, it would be nice if it spoke to your style and décor, and just functioned better overall. But how can that be done?

Here we’ll take a look at a variety of ways you can make your home’s front-entry way pop, be more organised, and of course more functional.

Install a New Front Door

If you’re looking for immediate and drastic results, then it may be time to update your front door and have a new one installed. Rather than just going with a standard factory door, however, you can opt for something more unique and stylish Consider selecting a door that complements the character of your home while improving energy efficiency and security. For example, ZEN Double Glazing offers a wide range of bespoke front door designs tailored to meet your aesthetic and functional needs. A high-quality door not only boosts kerb appeal but can also significantly reduce heat loss, making your home more comfortable and cost-efficient.

Hinson Custom Made recommends custom made front doors that will work with your own personal style. It doesn’t matter if you need a single, double, or oversized door, you can choose the dimensions and create something truly spectacular. The fact that they are solid wood also means it will stand up to many years of use.

Give the Door a Pop of Colour

This tip goes hand-in-hand with the new front door – don’t forget to also give it a pop of colour. Choose something that works with the exterior colours and design of your home, but also speaks to your own personal style.

Clear Out the Clutter

Now it’s time to clear out all the clutter that accumulates at the front door. A good way to do this is to get a few empty bins or boxes and put everything in them. Next, go through the items deciding which ones need to remain at the front door and which can go away somewhere else in the house. From this point, you can take a look at what you have left, so you can then figure out how much storage space you need.

This brings us to storage, an absolute must-have for any front porch or hallway. There are plenty of options here that range from large furniture items to shoe racks, benches with shelving, and storage meant for small places. It’s best to start shopping around to find the best fit for your home. By the time you finish, everything should have its proper place.

Install New Lighting

If you have a light fixture in the front porch, this can also be the perfect opportunity to update it. Simply by changing out the fixture you can create a whole new feel, modernising the space and even brightening it up. Consider using sleek, modern fixtures secured with durable matte black bolts for a contemporary touch that complements the overall aesthetic of your home.

Add a Decorative Rug

For those whose flooring looks a little rough in the front entry way, you may not have the money to invest in all new flooring, which is why a decorative rug is a great option. This adds style and interest to the area, all while covering up the old flooring.

You can even change out the rug to match up with the seasons or as your personal design tastes change. A decorative rug isn’t permanent, so you’ve got lots of options.

Hang Some Artwork

Finally, if the space allows, you can even hang some artwork in the hall or porch, or a large decorative mirror. Again, it’s giving the space a sense of design and purpose and tying it in with the rest of the home.

A Whole New Entrance

By using these tips, you’ll be able to create a whole new and beautiful porch and hallway.