24 Apr Refreshing Your Entryway with Durable, Design-Forward Materials

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Updating any room in your home just makes you feel good. Most homeowners, including those in the Quad Cities, don’t realize what a difference a refresh can make. Refreshing your home’s entryway is a great way to begin. After all, this is where the magic happens, where your guests enter and immediately pick up on your home’s aesthetic. You want your entryway to impress.

 

Creating a durable and stylish entrance to your home requires a plan. You need to pull together your aesthetic with materials that are both durable and design-forward. Refreshing your entryway is an investment in both time and money. Make every penny count by using quality materials that last.

 

Refreshing Your Entryway for Durability and Style

 

Refreshing your entryway is easy when you use the right approach. Blending form and function with durable, design-forward materials means your home’s entrance will look as lovely on day one as it will until you decide to refresh again. Consider the durability of flooring, paint and wall coverings, and, most importantly, your home’s front door.

 

A new door that’s strong and seals well protects your home and keeps your utility costs down. It also serves as an anchor and focal point for the foyer, entry hall, or vestibule. Here are our ideas for refreshing your entryway with durable, design-forward materials.

 

Durable, Design Forward Elements for Your Entryway

 

  • Flooring: Consider the amount of abuse your entryway takes from family and guests. Snow-covered boots, wet or muddy shoes, and daily traffic. Your flooring must be highly durable to go the distance. Tile, luxury vinyl plank, or natural oak hardwood make excellent flooring options. They’ll stand up to daily use and stay looking great.

  • Walls: You can opt to paint or wallpaper your entryway if you like, as both are available in highly durable options. Scuffs wipe right off and stains don’t stick around. Another option for refreshing your entryway walls? Board and batten or wainscoting. These panels look beautiful, especially in large entryways and formal halls, and they offer protection against dings and scrapes. They’re also easy to repair should something mar them.

  • Front Door: An entryway facing exterior door in a bold color makes a statement. Use a high quality paint or finish, in contrasting colors for even more of a design-forward style. We have a huge selection of doors that suit any budget and any home.

  • Sidelights: If your foyer tends to be dark, consider adding sidelights to your entryway. These window panels go on one side or both sides of your front door and add a touch of elegance and a bounty of natural light. Sidelights brighten your entryway and open it up, making it appear bigger.

 

Refresh Your Entryway for Curb Appeal

 

When you update your front entryway, don’t neglect your exterior. Your walkway, porch, landscaping, and lighting also create an impression. This curb appeal needs to be refreshed to keep your home looking beautiful. Here are some ways to zhuzh up your exterior entryway.

 

  • Clean up or reimagine your walkway. The path to your front door should be free of debris and look inviting. Mend cracked concrete or replace fieldstones. Add footlights to guide your guests to your door. Not only do these lights add a touch of elegance, but they are a safety measure.

  • Make your house number visible with large, easy-to-see numbers, in a stylish font.

  • Landscaping: Make sure your flowerbeds near your home’s entrance are tidy and weed-free. Place planters on either side of your front door to frame your entryway. Seasonal decor is always a nice touch.

 

Your Entryway or Other Spaces in Your Home

 

Once you see your newly refreshed foyer, vestibule, or entry hall, you may want to update other spaces in your home. If you’re interested in refreshing your entryway, or rejuvenating another room, Seiffert Building Supplies has just what you need. We are your hometown home project specialists just as we’ve been for over a century. Please contact Seiffert Building Supplies for all of your home improvement needs.

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