Remember, the first impression is always the right one, especially if you plan to put your house on the market. This is why the layout and decoration of your outdoor entrance should not be neglected.
When you make the decision to sell your house, you generally have to do renovation and restoration work to enhance your property. Unfortunately, I have noticed that homeowners often focus their attention on the inside of the house. The exterior is then often neglected, especially the front door. Yet this element also influences the purchasing decisions of people who visit the property.
I don't know about you, but for me, a house with a worn exterior door or peeling paint doesn't make me want to move in even if the outdoor space is well laid out. And even if after the visit, the accommodation made a very good impression on me, this factor can quite simply be a brake on my desire to become its owner. The reasons ? The first is security, because a worn door does not protect its inhabitants from thieves and burglars. Did you know that according to statistics, nearly 80% of burglaries occur through the main entrance?
Beyond this aspect, you should know that a dwelling (house or apartment) equipped with doors in poor condition does not benefit from good thermal insulation and therefore remains very energy-intensive. Beware then of the high heating bill in the winter season! I have already experienced this situation and I now know only too well the importance of the insulating factor of a front door.
But choosing the right exterior door also means bringing a touch of aesthetics to your property. Moreover, today, just like the windows and the gate, this element of the house is considered a true style marker of the house. The proof is that more and more designers are interested in it.
Personally, I have a preference for models made of two or more materials such as wood and aluminum. I find these doors very modern. I particularly recommend them to people wishing to have a contemporary and sober outdoor entrance. In addition, with or without glazing, this model of entrance door is very light and therefore very easy to install, but above all easy to handle. Nothing more annoying, right, than a door that is both heavy and squeaky?
Otherwise, apart from the wide variety of materials, the entrance doors offered by the supplier I ordered from, also come in a myriad of colors.
And currently the trend would be for doors with portholes, especially for owners living by the sea. Otherwise, the double leaf model remains an excellent alternative for entrances with a large opening. Finally, if you have a dark and gloomy vestibule, take advantage of natural light lighting with a glass or semi-glazed door.
