Fun fact: Historically, red doors were a sign the house was a “safe haven” for travelers to spend the night. While this meaning got a little lost in modern times, the front door still sets the stage for the rest of the house. So how do you make the most of your door style and its all-important first impression?Â
Your front door is a reflection of your personality, your style, and how you decorate. But where do you start? When you’re thinking about style, go beyond the top home trends and consider substance, too. Learn how to pick the right design and type of door for your home below.
The front door is literally the first impression your home makes, so what do you want yours to say? Does your home say “howdy” as a classic farmhouse? Is it a magnificent modern marvel? Or do you want to welcome guests with beachy coastal vibes? Your door gives a preview of the main design event inside!
The next thing to consider is the material of the door. Both fiberglass and wood doors are great choices, but each has pros and cons, so bear this in mind when picking one for your home.
Red isn’t the only door color with meaning—other hues hold significance, too. For example, in Feng Shui, green aligns with bringing new opportunities into your life, and white represents happiness. Yellow is often seen as refreshing, joyful, and lively.
Once you’ve picked your door, it’s time to accessorize! You can add seasonal wreaths, planters, garlands, and floor lanterns to give the entryway a personal touch. But in the end, remember: it’s your home, and your style. So choose what feels best to you!Â
While it’s fun to focus on the front door’s first impression, don’t forget about the back door and interior doors! When picking styles, aim for the same or similar ones to give your design continuity. Plus, exterior and interior doors will require different levels of durability, so take factors like that into consideration when making choices as well.
What makes a Trilogy door different? The key is in the exterior door jamb! Every Trilogy house is finished with a quality exterior door jamb to increase its longevity. This is also better for the overall maintenance of the home.Â
Are you ready to make yourself at home in a Trilogy home? Then contact us today to make it happen. Already love your Trilogy house? Send us photos of your door style—we can’t wait to see what you’ve done with the place!
Just say the word “farmhouse,” and it conjures images of shiplap walls, whitewashed wood, and well-loved furniture. Cozy comfort is the hallmark of farmhouse style. It’s one of the most welcoming design choices out there, encouraging guests to sit for a spell and stay awhile. Adorned with beautiful basics like slip-covered sofas, rustic wooden tables, and woven baskets, it harkens back to simpler times.
Ever wonder where farmhouse style came from? If you guessed from actual farmhouses, you’re right! This design goes way back across the pond to Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Farmhouses were built to shelter farmers and were made from readily available local materials like wood. They were designed to have big kitchens for cooking and equally large porches to sit on and unwind after a day spent on the land. Later, farmhouse style migrated to America and has grown in popularity thanks to home renovation and design shows.
In this design style, neutrals are key. The farmhouse aesthetic relies on soft, muted hues like white, cream, beige, and light gray. The exception is the time-tested combo of black and white. Many farmhouse followers opt for black hardware along with black doors and windows to make a statement. Otherwise, subtle hints of color can be introduced through decor, furniture choices and textiles like quilts.
Natural materials rule this roost. Think straw baskets, cotton slipcovers on furniture, and well-loved marble side tables. A rustic wood farmhouse table is the heart of any country kitchen, and other wood accents tie rooms together.
One of the best parts about farmhouse style is you don’t have to live on a farm (or even in the countryside!) to decorate with this finish. It’s easy to take traditional elements and modernize them to work in both rural and urban environments.
When you’re thinking about choosing selections for your custom or semi-custom home with Trilogy, here are some of the most popular elements of a Farmhouse finish:
Thinking about building a semi-custom home with Farmhouse style? At Trilogy, you’ll find all of these features and more in our Palisades Homes Farmhouse Finish. And just in case you want to explore other styles, our Palisades Homes line offers three other design styles: Coastal, Modern, and Tuscan. If you want Farmhouse style in a custom home, ask us how to incorporate it into the design and selection choice.
Ready to do some house homework for your future Palisades home? Trilogy is happy to help! Contact us here today to learn more about the design styles for our semi-custom homes.
