How much thought do you put into the first thing most people see when they enter your home — your front door? Turns out, quite a few people are enthusiastic about these first impressions. Interior designer Stephanie Swander, owner of the Greenville-based business aptly named Stephanie Swander Interiors, has more than 15 years of experience creating beauty inside and outside custom homes. She says she is seeing several trends when it comes to making first impressions with front doors and porches.

 

Arched doors

Make an immediate and lasting impression with a custom-made arched front door, reminiscent of Spanish architecture. These doors are making a comeback in higher end homes.

 

Rain chains

Whether for providing a creative way to catch and store rainwater or just for decoration, rain chains are gaining in popularity. They are long chains, more than eight feet in length, with small rain receptacles, maybe something that looks like a flower or bowl, attached every few inches onto the chain and are hung from the roof line. 

 

Layering flower pots

Lots of people like to mix flowers and pots near the front door or porch for a springtime look.

 

Fun, painted doors

Warmer colors like mustard yellow and a reddish/brown/pink shade are all on the upswing.

 

Seasonal decor

Google can provide endless inspiration for decorating front doors according to the season, a trend that isn’t disappearing anytime soon. 

 

Wooden doors with glass

These kinds of doors, constructed from wood but that have a decent amount of glass throughout, are becoming more common, especially on custom-made homes. 

 

Smart locks

While not beautiful in nature, Swander points out these locks are very trendy and many homeowners are installing them.

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