Guest Post- Front Entry Tips and Trends for every home
When meeting someone for the first time, how do you form your opinion?
Do you focus on their clothes, hair, posture, manners? The first impression is
very important and decisive when it comes to meeting people, but did you know
that the same thing goes for houses as well? Decorating the front of your house
is more than necessary if you want to make a good first impression and at least
as essential – if not even more! – as
decorating the rest of your home. So, here are some ideas how you can decorate
your entryway and front door.
Front Yard
The front yard is the first thing anyone coming to your house sees and
it should, therefore, be spotless! Besides mowed grass and trimmed hedges, you
should plant flowers and introduce decorative stone pathway, too. Also, a small
fountain is always a good idea, as well as traditional decorations for holidays
such as Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Porch, Dock, Patio
If your house has a porch, a deck or a patio, you need to pay close
attention to these areas as well. Make sure they are decluttered, freshly
painted and that their furniture is taken care of. Ultimately, you can consider
installing shade sails, privacy screens, tension membranes or awnings – these
will simultaneously protect your interior from excessive heat and be a great
addition to the front of your house. You can always search for the perfect shade sail online and
have it installed within a day or two.
Front Door
A proper front door will show your guests that you are a responsible
person and that the rest of your house is just as well maintained. You can
achieve this by repainting it annually and choosing vivid colors like bright
red – and maybe even add a high gloss finish – or, on the other hand, a
peaceful shade of white or beige. Moreover, you can also include
season wreaths, especially when the spring comes.
Doormat
Would not you like to be welcomed to someone’s house with an appealing
doormat wishing you a good day or implying
a joke or a humorous catchphrase? Doormats have long surpassed their
original purpose of keeping the dirt from your shoes away from your house and are
now a decorative element that brings a smile to your and your visitor’s face.
The Smell
Once the guests have entered your house, it is important to overwhelm
them with a pleasant smell. You can use decorative candles, scented sticks, reed
diffusers, spray or plug-in fresheners – basically which
ever you prefer. These will disguise unpleasant household odors and, furthermore,
be a nice decorative element in your entryway, especially if they are color
coordinated with your walls and door.
Go Beyond
After you have decorated your front yard and your entryway, you can
easily apply the same pattern onto the rest of your home – some decorative
elements can even be transferred
to the living room and thus create a fusion between all parts of
your house. So, the front entry is just a beginning, but an absolutely vital
one.
About
the author
Marie Nieves is a student and
a blogger who loves unusual trips, gadgets and creative ideas. On her travels she likes to read
poetry and prose and to surf the Internet. Her favourite writer is Tracy
Chevalier and she always carries one of her books in her bag. Marie
loves to share her experiences and talk about practical solutions. She is an
avid lover of photography interested in interior and exterior design and regular author on Smooth Decorator. You can find Marie on Facebook or follow her on Twitter
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