Unlock Your Perfect Door Style

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? 

How to find the perfect door  

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. 

Show off your door style

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!

Types of doors

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.

Fiberglass

• Positives: Low maintenance, durable, easy-care, strong, energy-efficient

• Challenges: Difficult to install, not eco-friendly

Wood

• Positives: Elegant aesthetic, easy to install and change the color or stain, more eco-friendly as a renewable resource

• Challenges: Can rot and warp from weather exposure, requires more maintenance, less energy-efficient

Solid core vs. hollow core doors

• When picking a door, another choice you’ll run into is deciding between solid core and hollow core doors. Just like the name implies, solid core doors are made with firm interior slabs of wood materials, while hollow core doors have a honeycomb-structured interior made of cardboard or plastic. This makes solid core doors more durable, but also more expensive.

Door color meaning

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.

Ways to decorate your front door

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! 

Other doors to consider

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.  

Design with a difference

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. 

Open a door with Trilogy 

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!