Add Curb Appeal with an Elegant Entryway
(NUI) - An entryway has the unique position of welcoming visitors to a home and setting the mood for the rest of the house. A front door design theme can be carried from the exterior to the interior and throughout the entire home. Since today's door manufacturers offer an abundance of striking entry systems that are compatible with most budgets, it's possible to create a million dollar look for almost any home.
By adding sidelights and transoms, you can can create an elegant entry system. Transoms are shaped windows, usually with decorative glass, above a door. Sidelights are windows, with decorative or clear glass, that frame a door. Included below are tips to create an impressive entry system to fit most budgets.
Even with a limited budget, homeowners can create an impressive entrance. Fiberglas, steel and composite doors are now crafted to emulate the look of wood, while offering energy-efficiency. Steel doors are extremely strong and cost-efficient; Fiberglas doors resist rusting, cracking and splitting; composite doors withstand all types of weather. These types of doors are low-maintenance and cost-effective.
With a more open budget, a homeowner can select from a wider range of entryway designs. Whether the home is stucco, brick or wood-sided, wood doors make a remarkable upgrade to the front of most houses. Wood doors are offered in a variety of species, including oak, fir and pine to fit the homeowner's personal style.
To further enhance a home's curb appeal, homeowners can select wood species and options to coordinate with interiors, doors, window finishings and even cabinetry for a polished, complete look.
Customized entryways are more than a simple gateway between the outside world and your home. They are works of art. Skilled artisans craft custom doors to emphasize the remarkable characteristics of natural wood and enhance the home's true beauty.
Luxury composite doors, like Jeld-Wen's Aurora Collection, are alternatives to wood. Designed for extreme weather resistance, these doors are as aesthetically appealing as a real wood door with less maintenance.
An inviting entryway can be fashioned within any budget. By creating a unique doorway, a homeowner can change the look of the entire house and increase curb appeal with a grand, new exterior.
For more information on doors for all price ranges, please visit www.jeld-wen.com.
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