Outdoor Home: Summer Ideas For Your Front Door

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A Pop of Warm Color!

When I say yellow, I don’t literally mean only yellow! What I mean to emphasize is the fact that bright accent colors are just perfect for front doors during summers. You can use bright yellows, jazzy reds or striking apple greens. The idea is to add color to the dry and lifeless summers. Isn’t it nice if the front door brings a whiff of fresh air into the dull outsides.

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A Checkered Pattern

Summers are all for transparency. Don’t we love to use light curtains and see through divider screens in our interiors? Well, the outdoor home deserves some transparency too! Use a checkered pattern as shown in the image below. Let the basic framework be carved out of wood and the square inserts be decked with glass. If you are worried about the door fitting into winter attire later in the year, use frosted or echoed glass instead.

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Shades Of Vintage

Painting the front door in shades of vintage is another great way to greet summers in style. You can use a pale custard shade of yellow or a nice vintage blue to get the desired effect. ‘Theme Vintage’ complements summers perfectly so you don’t have to worry a bit about greeting your visitors this summer.

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Create Some Drama With Iron Work

The Mediterranean countries, all known for blazing, ruthless sunny days, use wrought iron in their decor. The reason is simple. Wrought iron is easy to mould into most ornamental and elaborate shapes and blends perfectly with glass and wood to create a delicate, balanced and light effect. Try using the combination of wrought iron, glass and wood into your front door and create magic in your outdoor home!

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Front doors aren’t just mere entryways into your home but also a reflection of your personality and likings. It thus becomes important for your to make a statement with your front door, signaling visitors what to expect from your. If you can blend in your likes with the summery ideas that we have just mentioned, I am sure everyone is up for a visual treat. Do share any more front door decor ideas that you might have. Its always nice to read your suggestions and comments.

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Everyone knows it; the first impression is the most important one, and decorating your front porch is essential for Thanksgiving. So, your front porch has to be an equal match to the interior of your home, whether it is about being neat and organized, or beautifully decorated. In addition, it might be the one thing visible to anyone that passes by your house, so your front porch’s look is of major importance! Here are a few tips on how to make a great and lasting impression, to both passer’s by and your guests.

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How To Decorate Your Front Porch For Thanksgiving

Create a warm welcoming for your guests

By simply putting a cart or a large, nice wooden box outside your door, you can create a wonderful welcoming message for your guests. Fill the box with some material, like heavy duty plastic, branches or logs, to create some support for the decoration. Next, arrange seasonal items, like a branch, berries, grounds, leafs and pumpkins. Put a welcome sign in there, or even write a message on the pumpkins. Also, lanterns are always a nice touch and on Thanksgiving Day, decorate a small table and put a welcoming drink or treat on it, for your guests as they arrive for the feast. It will definitely put them in a cheerful mood!

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Use colorful flowers, fruits and other gifts of the fall

It is amazing how many colors there are that you can use in any autumn arrangement. There is not only warm orange, but also green, red and yellow and they can fit so nicely together. For the door, a fruit wreath would be a wonderful decoration and if you can find them, haystacks are definitely great for using them to display other items. Fill some beautiful baskets or buckets with fruit and grounds, add a few leaves and bright flowers, and even a cornstack, and you will have a porch that will be remembered!

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Decorate even smallest entrances

Not everyone has a large porch or veranda to decorate. But that doesn’t mean that you will miss out on being able to create some beautiful decorations outside your door. Using a nice, large flower urn, pot or vase, you can do magic. Fill the urn, pot or vase with seasonal items or a bouquet of characteristic flowers and goods, even place a little chalkboard sign where you will write a welcome note. Hang an amazing wreath on your door and you will have all the decoration you need!

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Don’t forget about keeping your porch and entrance clean and to use a new, matching doormat and you are all set to welcome your loved ones into your home!

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Your door doesn’t only allow entry to your home but gives a warm welcome to your guests as well. It’s the part of your home where your guests will be looking for first before anything else. This makes your door a crucial part of your home to provide the first impression.

Just like any other parts of your home, designing your door can be influenced by the season. Complementing home designs with the season is something that designers love to do. Now, if you’re interested to boost the looks of your door, check out these great autumn-inspired doors.

Front Door Color Ideas

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• Mango (Orange)

This color is undoubtedly one of the most popular colors that represents autumn. Your front door will definitely look so fresh and vibrant. This color provides a warm welcome to your guest before entering your home.

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• Fuchsia- Purple

If you want to be a bit dramatic this autumn, fuchsia-purple is your best choice. The color offers a passionate welcome to your guests and very has a romantic meaning in it. This is a perfect choice for people who want a touch of modern style for their front door.

• Forest Green

How about an organic look to your front door? This should be an interesting color in autumn. , the forest green color is a great option for those who want it rustic. It’s a beautiful color that has a unique appeal to everyone.

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• Red (Tomato)

This color is what you need if you want it strong and loud. It’s a passionate color to welcome any of your guests. Red may be fiery but has a romantic meaning too. You will definitely give a strong but loving impression this autumn.

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Make your home ready to welcome your guests this autumn with the above-mentioned colors. It’s a nice way to show your hospitality just before they make the first step into your home to see a welcoming front colored door.

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A Focal Point for your Entryway

A grand stair at the end of the driveway will almost feel like embracing the visitors. The railings of the stair will guide the visitors up to the front door. If you have an adequate budget, install a wooden deck. The stair opening up on the deck will make your entrance impressive and inviting. You can make it more appealing by placing hanging planters, home goods, potted plants with flowers on the railings of the stair. Repetition is an effective way to create a feeling of harmony and unity. If you decide to make a brick pathway in front, use brick in the driveway and in the back patio too. On the other hand, you can also use potted plants of same height and color to create the repetitive effect.

A Brightening Front Door & Lighting

The front door is also an important part of the entryway. Try to give it a delightful dose of color by painting it with a bright color. Cheerful tomato red or sunny yellow paint will be pleasing to the eyes. A summer wreath hanging on the front door will make the place warmer and more inviting. Adding proper lighting in the entryway will be good both for security reasons and for decoration purpose. A well-lit entryway will help guests finding their way inside. Bright lighting in the entrance will also help making the front door the main focal point.

Creating an inviting entryway doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, with these simple tips – see how using furniture, a focal point, lighting and more can create a gorgeous and inviting front entry. Moreover, budget is also a factor if you want to make a thorough renovation of the place. So, you have to decide what change or overhaul would be the most effective to make your entryway welcoming.

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Every part of your home should standout according to its purpose. Your foyer is the welcoming room that sets the tone for the rest of your home.  If your foyer is dark and unwelcoming there are ways to bring in color and light. One of the effective ways to enhance this area is by adding colors to brighten it up. Here are ideas to make your dark foyer brighter.

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Combine similar hues

This idea aims to have a bold impression in your foyer. For instance, consider having different shades of blue for your walls, furniture and accents. This will make a stunning foyer with a cool ambiance brought about by the shades of blue. You can also try other shades you like for your foyer.

Choose bold and bright colors

Vibrant colors bring a dazzling look in your foyer. This is an exciting way to enhance the looks of your foyer. You can have pink, green, yellow and orange for walls or corners. A patterned design can create a great effect in the interior. Well-designed pattern can also provide wonderful illusions like wider space and higher ceilings.

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Consider rustic colors

Having rustic colors gives you a vintage look at your foyer. Among the popular rustic colors are brown, mocha and black. You can also have silver, gold or platinum for this idea. The vintage looks of your foyer will definitely take your guests back in time.

Any of these ideas can truly make a difference in your foyer. Just think of the best colors that would perfectly fit your interior theme.

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The front entry is one of the vital areas at home. Not only that it is the first spot where visitors come to see but also serves as a storage counter. For instance, the front entry can cater your shoes, umbrellas, mails and other everyday essentials.

Since this area is used as storage, it is very important to properly organize everything. This way, you can maximize the space you have and at the same time make the area look pleasing. Organizing your front entry involves thorough planning and appropriate implementation.

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Here are some effective ideas on how to organize your front entry:

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Deal with your paper trails

Make sure that you manage properly your mails, bills, notifications and other forms of paper trail. This can be done by having a paper tray on top of your furniture to handle the papers. You can also have the hang-on mail holder to save space. Avoid piling these papers and dispose them properly as soon as they are settled.

Consider under cabinet storage bins

These are storage bins that you can pull out is you need and hide if not. These bins can also become bench if needed. The multipurpose storage bins are used to cater newspapers, magazines and other items that can be placed in the storage bins. Make sure to sort out your items and stow away those that are unnecessary.

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Hang your items

This is a space saving idea that effectively organizes your essential items. There are items that need to be hanged like umbrella, billboard, boots and so many things you use every day. Hanging your items enable you to access and organize your items easily.

These are just a few of the things that you can do to organize your front entry. With these few steps, you can make a difference in your front entry and impress your guests.

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I received great feedback from you all on my new series on Stagetecture called – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips‘. Each week I will pick 3 tips from the 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home ebook and expand upon them to help you get more insight into that specific room. These are quick tips that you can click on the link to get the entire article and advice in an expanded version.

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This week we look at creative ceiling ideas and choosing the ideal kitchen lighting. We often forget about the ‘5th wall’ when decorating and renovating our homes. Ceilings have the ability to draw the eye upward and make your space feel larger and it can be customized in so many ways. Then we take a look at kitchen lighting. Often an afterthought, kitchen lighting is important for safety, ambiance, and enjoying cooking and eating. Take a look at these tips for ensuring you choose the perfect lighting for your kitchen.

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Creative Ceiling Ideas for your Interiors

In creating ceiling ideas for your small interiors, a lot of us are oblivious of the fact that among the focal points in our various homes, the ceiling will always be among the top. Although in most home settings, you notice that the ceilings can be painted a neutral color, white but presently, all that is changing because a lot of creative minds have come up with ideas that will transform your ceiling from that blank canvas to an attractive ad and beautiful spot in your home. Listed below are some ideas that will make people easily notice your ceiling.

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Wall Decals:

This is mostly recommended for those who wish to have temporary designs for their ceilings. These decals are mostly removable and another good thing about them is that the paint on your ceiling is not damaged in any way. You can choose from various designs like wild animals, beach theme and basic shapes among other interesting designs.

Read the full article here –> Creative Ceiling Ideas

Choosing the Ideal Lighting for your Kitchen

As we think about which lighting type is ideal for your kitchen, I want to draw us back to several years ago. Then, the kitchen was reserved mainly for cooking but in this age, the kitchen is the main heart of most homes since apart from cooking, family members now work, study, eat and even have get together in the kitchen. This continually growing trend has given rise to the need for different types of lighting in the kitchen so that whichever activity your family decides to carry out in the kitchen, the issue of lighting will not cause a hitch. Listed below are the top and most popular types of lighting for your kitchen.

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They are:

Task Lighting:

When it comes to which lighting type is ideal for your kitchen, this particular type of lighting, also referred to as functional lighting serves as the core lighting in your kitchen. It illuminates your kitchen so that you can do your cooking and other chores conveniently. It usually comes in the form of ceiling fan lights, florescent lights and other modernized sleek lighting designs.

Read the full article here –> Ideal Kitchen Lighting

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I received great feedback from you all on my new series on Stagetecture called – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips‘. Each week I will pick 3 tips from the 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home ebook and expand upon them to help you get more insight into that specific room. These are quick tips that you can click on the link to get the entire article and advice in an expanded version.

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This week brighten up your summertime curb appeal before fall sets in! From your landscaping and walkway to the front of your home, check out these helpful tips for summertime outdoor sprucing of your exterior home. Speaking of curb appeal, how about choosing a front door color? Here are inspiration ideas to help you choose the perfect color to welcome in guests! This week’s Simple Must-Do Tips is all about your outdoor home.

How to Increase your Home’s Summertime Curb Appeal

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Choosing a Welcoming Exterior Front Door Color

Choosing a welcoming exterior front door color has never been an easy task but when you know how and when to go about it, then it can become a lot easier. First, you need to know that the type of color you chose for the entrance door to your home goes a long way to influence the surroundings of such home. You don’t have to choose the color of your door based on the existing colors in the interior. For  the best results, make a choice of your color based on what you have outside the home. Listed below are certain tips to keep you going in your intended home improvement

Choose the right pigment: You can only succeed in this by first, noting the natural hues of the landscape of your home and other buildings close to it. This will help you to go for such color that would not in any way, clash with the exterior of your home. Do you have portions of your home that has stone, brick or any other natural material? If yes, then these should inspire your decision of the right color for your exterior front door.

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I received great feedback from you all on my new series on Stagetecture called – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips‘. Each week I will pick 3 tips from the 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home ebook and expand upon them to help you get more insight into that specific room. These are quick tips that you can click on the link to get the entire article and advice in an expanded version.

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This week I help you find more space and get organized in your summer garage. Get your summer garage for ready for the fall. With the season winding down use these helpful tips to get prepared now. Then help your kids organize their rooms with tips for storage, display, and more. Lastly, making your laundry room functional and easy to get around. Don’t dread your laundry room anymore!

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Organizing your Summer Garage for the Fall

When organizing your summer garage for the fall season, create more fun than stress if you know how to go about it. If you are among those getting your garage ready for the fall, the tips listed below will go a long way in helping you out. They are:

Helping your Kids Organize their Room

Have you been shying away from helping your kids organize their rooms? If your answer is yes, now is the time for you to stamp your feet and say no to such scenes as tossed toys, heaped clothes, overflowing drawers and messy beds. Continually throwing up your hands in exasperation will in no way, help the situation but taking charge and showing your children how they can maximize space and be more comfortable when they keep their rooms clean will help the situation. I want to point out that you should not do this alone, the children should be actively involved because that is the only way they will learn the necessary skill of organizing their spaces, even as adults.

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How to Make your Laundry Room Multi-Functional

Have you been frantically searching for tips on how to make your laundry room multi-functional? You don’t have to search any further because by the time you are through with reading this post, you will be able to double up on the little space you already have which at the end of the day, will see your laundry room not just serving its purpose but also lending itself for other useful purposes. Now, you can only meet this aim if you know what you want and take time to dream big and make plans. Listed below are the tips that will help.

Location: This is very important when it comes to maximizing the functions of your laundry room. Therefore, it is important that in choosing where the laundry room will be, you should make a choice of a part of the home that will be easily accessible for other needs and functions.

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Look for Stagetecture’s new weekly feature – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips‘ next week!

To receive more home inspiration get 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home Ebook here.

I received great feedback from you all on my new series on Stagetecture called – ‘Simple Must-Do Tips’. Each week I will pick 3 tips from the 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home ebook and expand upon them to help you get more insight into that specific room. These are quick tips that you can click on the link to get the entire article and advice in an expanded version.

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This week I help you find more space and get organized when you have to share a bathroom! Whether you are sharing with a spouse, roommate, or your kids, these tips will help you make the sharing easier. Next is making your living room more welcoming with a colorful area rug. While it seems like an easy feat many people find choosing an area rug a challenge. These tips will help you find a colorful rug that enhances your living room and the furniture. Lastly, bringing more light into your space with creative decorating ideas for using mirrors.  Enjoy!

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‘Simple Must-Do’ Tips – Sharing Bathroom, Area Rugs & Mirrors

Simple Organizing Ideas for a Shared Bathroom:

• De-clutter the bathroom by ridding the shelves and drawers of those items or products that are no longer needed. If it has been there for over six months without being used, then it is not needed.
• Transfer the medicines to the kitchen since research has shown that steam and heat from the bathroom can ruin your medicines.
• Every user of the bathroom should have an assigned marked or different colored basket to put his or her toiletries in. Since it is not advisable to share things like eye drops, grooming supplies and other toiletries, this step is necessary.
• Create places for the towels, extra toilet paper and soap. Every other thing has to go to the storage or elsewhere.

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How to Choose the Perfect Living Room Area Rug

It would interest you to know that wall-to-wall carpeting for living rooms is fast becoming obsolete. The in-thing now is the use of area rugs, especially when it comes to the living room. They are known to be more practical and at the same time, beautiful but only, if you choose and use them appropriately. Check out the following tips.

Texture: This is another tip that comes in handy when it comes to how to choose area rugs for your living room. Prior to buying your rug, you should decide the texture you want. If you need a rug that has soft feeling and adds warmth to the living room, then wool is the texture to go for. If you need rugs that are a bit rough, then you should go for those made from natural materials like jute and sisal. Silk is another material for soft rugs but it comes more expensive and easily absorbs stains and dirt.

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How to Creatively Decorate with Mirrors

Decorating the Hallways and Staircases: Let me shift my attention to the hallway or staircase. Do you know you can add a lot of glamour to this part of your home when you hang mirrors that reflect light along the walls? Yes, this type of decoration is known to make darker spaces lighter and to spruce up the look, unique designs like colorful flowers can also be painted on the mirror frames. If you are not that good in artistic designs, you can just paint plain and simple but color-matching stripes along the edges of the frames so that it blends with the existing color scheme of your home.

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