Home Design: Front

Front Doors & More

CREATING AN INVITING FIRST IMPRESSION

By Lisa J. Gotto

Is your front door a snore, or does it offer more with a few well-chosen touches? Ideally, a welcoming vibe can be created with just a few complementary accessories. Whether your front door look is classic, contemporary, or craftsman, here are a few items that can turn a bland scheme into a grand scheme!

CRAFTSMAN

BASKET A FUN BUNCH Just add seasonal florals four times a year to this woven tote and enjoy! Potterybarn.com

MAILBOX CLEVER CATALOG KEEPER And large enough to keep your copy of What’s Up? crisp and dry. Houseofantiquehardware.com

DOOR MAT TASTE, WELL-PLACED This sturdy black rubber mat has an attractive woven design that pulls this entire front door look together. Frontgate.com

WREATH A POP OF COLOR … IN REVERSE White wreath, black door — need we say more? Chic! Crateandbarrel.com

DOOR MAT SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE A subtle design; an oh, so neat-freak, necessity. Anthropologie.com

MAIL SLOT NICE SPOT FOR A SLOT If the post office deems your neighborhood slot-worthy for delivery, this vintage version is timeless. Signaturehardware.com

CONTEMPORARY

HOUSE NUMBERS CLEAN & SEEN A proper set of house numbers should be large enough to be seen from the street—and these do the trick beautifully. Modernhousenumbers.com

UMBRELLA STAND STAND BY ME Cloudy day? You won’t forget your umbrella if its right by the door. This sleek, cylindrical holder is made of outdoor-friendly, easyclean ceramic. Birchlane.com

DOOR MAT STOP, WIPE, ENTER Where street dirt meets its match! Westelm.com