{"id":20674,"date":"2023-03-09T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=20674"},"modified":"2024-06-28T14:43:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T18:43:05","slug":"porch-decor-and-foyer-ideas-to-kickstart-your-curb-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-home\/decor-design\/porch-decor-and-foyer-ideas-to-kickstart-your-curb-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Porch D\u00e9cor and Foyer Ideas to Kickstart Your Curb Appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The party is in the front this year. Upgrade your porch and entryway.
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According to Pinterest<\/a>, front porches and front porch d\u00e9cor are definitely having a moment. As Americans\ncontinue to battle the impact of high prices and supply chain disruptions,\nfolks are learning how to make a big impact on a small budget. Porch d\u00e9cor, which can be freshened up with only\nminimal time, effort and cash, is one area where homeowners can easily maximize\ncurb appeal and overall usability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But where to begin? If you\u2019re looking for tips\non how to upgrade your porch d\u00e9cor, along\nwith a couple of ideas for your foyer, entryway\nor mudroom, we\u2019ve got you covered. Keep scrolling to discover how to bring your home exterior design up a notch \u2013 and keep the\nparty going once guests are indoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Door Colors &\nIdeas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First impressions start at your front door.
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Long gone are the days when front door paint colors were limited to whatever the neighbors were doing (or what the HOA approved). While blue, green, and black front doors remain at the top of the list for many, the options are truly limitless for anyone feeling a bit daring. We\u2019ve seen yellow, turquoise, and even pink spike in popularity of late, as people try different ways to express themselves through their outdoor spaces.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One note of caution, however, must be sounded\ndue to the impact that \u201cwacky\u201d colors can have on curb\nappeal. According to designers surveyed by Homes & Gardens<\/a>, moss green, yellow, violet and brown front doors are the \u201cleast attractive\u201d and\nhardest to maintain. Black front doors even make their list, due to the fact\nthat they absorb and release heat daily, which can cause serious damage to both\nthe door and the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our advice? If your porch d\u00e9cor and design is meant to enhance your curb appeal for a possible sale or lease, stick with classic hues that go best with the rest of your exterior color palette. By all means, paint your front door with a hue that speaks to you \u2013 just make sure it speaks to others in the same way. Front door colors can be instantly divisive, so consider ever-popular shades like white or cream to add brilliance and reflect light. And if you get stuck coming up with ideas? Keep the classic red front door in mind. Red coordinates with many architectural styles and always seems to be on-trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Porch D\u00e9cor &\nFurniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fresh paint and seating make your living space super inviting.
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Livening up your front porch d\u00e9cor and furniture is another\nrelatively easy way to instantly enhance curb appeal and overall function of\nthe space. After all, your front door\nshouldn\u2019t be the only spot that draws the eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve only got a weekend to spare for the\nproject, we suggest cleaning and repainting anything that you\u2019ve already got\n(and want to keep) on your front porch. It\u2019s\namazing the amount of dirt and dust something can collect sitting outside,\nespecially if you\u2019re in an urban or particularly dry environment. A good scrub\ncan do wonders for faded furniture either on its own or followed by a few coats\nof exterior paint or varnish.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your furniture is beyond the point of no\nreturn, shop around online and in second-hand stores either off-season or at\nthe very beginning of the season, when people are more likely to cast off their\ntreasures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend adding a new indoor\/outdoor area rug. This is the best way to introduce color\nand pattern and can be easily picked up and stored away if your realtor or\nlandlord thinks it\u2019s off-putting. Rugs really pull a space together \u2013 even an outdoor space \u2013 and can quickly add comfort and\nvisual interest without a high price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re sprucing up the furniture and\npicking out new front door colors, don\u2019t\nforget to take a good look at your hardware while you\u2019re at it. A new door\nknocker, knob, and hinges can bring sparkle and flair to your front porch.\nUpdating your mail slot and house numbers are also tasks that can be knocked\nout quickly and have a big impact on curb appeal.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Door Portico Inspo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While more intensive and costly than the projects mentioned above, updating or adding a front door portico can completely change the look and function of your main entrance. While there are really only two components to a front door portico \u2013 the small, pitched roof and support columns \u2013 you\u2019ll likely want to hire a contractor or carpenter to bring the look to light. According to Angi,<\/a> the overall cost will be somewhere in the $2500 to $4000 range \u2013 but the addition can bring \u201can immediate return on investment\u201d in terms of curb appeal, while keeping your front door protected from the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as inspiration goes, there are plenty of ideas on Pinterest<\/a> to get your ideas flowing. One of the most\ninteresting concepts we came across was the idea of an enclosed front door portico. While obviously this could\nbecome a more involved endeavor than the classic look, it\u2019s also a way to\nincrease both the space and comfort of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If cost is a primary concern, you can achieve\na lot of look (and safeguard your door) with a simple awning. While these vary\nwildly in terms of price, materials, and style, there are many available online\nin the $150 – $300 range. With a little research and a little elbow grease, you\ncan oftentimes purchase and install a simple awning in just a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foyer, Entryway &\nMudroom Glow-Ups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your entryway may be big or small but redesigning it can make a big difference.
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Carry the good times from the outdoors in by\nupdating your foyer, entryway or mudroom at\nthe same time you brighten your porch d\u00e9cor and\ndesign. Here are some quick tips to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n