DESIGN
THE FRONT DOOR
The Front Door: A Portal to First Impressions HERE’S HOW TO CREATE AN AMAZING FRONT DOOR THAT WILL MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION ON POTENTIAL BUYERS.
by Michele Van Der Veen
oors, doors, doors! Big doors, small doors, old doors, new doors—orange, black, red, white, and blue doors! With the door being the focal point of every home, putting the time and effort into its style, color, and even material helps to leave a lasting impression with potential buyers. The front door sets the style and mood for the home. It should be inviting and arouse interest about what is inside. In a sense, it sets the stage for what’s to come. D
mat. Combined, these elements will create a lasting first impression for your next potential buyer. Think of the front door as the center stone in a beautiful wedding ring. There may be a lot going on around it, but the front door should catch your eye and draw you in. A buyer’s first inclination when arriving at a home is to look for the front door, because it’s the starting point for what’s to come. The front door is where the story of the home begins and ends for any visitor. It’s the first
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Investing in a good front door can change the overall feel of the home and convey quality before a buyer ever sets foot inside. You have thousands of paint and stain colors to choose from to set the tone for any style of house. Add to the potential buyer’s impression by spending a bit more on hardware, adding a couple of wall-mounted lanterns or a large hanging light, and then rolling out the welcome
54 | think realty magazine :: march – april 2023
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