There are many things you can do to help transform the front of your house into a cottage style threshold that will be the talk of the street. One of the biggest things you can do is change your door – or at least give it the make over it deserves.Â
With so many cottage front door ideas out there, you might not know where to start. So, Leader Doors has created a guide to help you make the best choice and find a door you love.Â
1. Embrace and Enhance Original Features
If you’re lucky enough to have an original front door and you’d like to maintain the history of your home, you might consider keeping and reviving it with new hardware. Whether you decide to repaint or not, adding wrought iron details can make a striking statement. Think framing, door knockers, handles. If you don’t have an original door, look to reclamation yards and specialist dealers for authentic doors. Just be sure to Inspect any door you choose closely for signs of cracking or rot and be certain you have all of the necessary measurements.
2. Bespoke Front Doors
Maybe you have the vision and budget to create a bespoke front entrance. From adding planters and climbers to installing exterior lighting, the options are endless. If the space is big enough, or you’re able to have it professionally expanded, you might want to go with double doors or add in extra panel windows. You could even go big and build a porch, if your space allows for it. A wooden porch that frames your front door, or even a brick porch with an ornate design, will surely turn heads.
3. What’s the Best Colour For a Front Door?
Not only does the colour of your door speak to the personality of your home, it’s also the defining feature of a cottage door. While pastel colours add a quaint, fresh feel to your home, there are other factors to consider if you want an authentic cottage style door:
External Brickwork or Colour
Whether your external walls have exposed brickwork or are painted, pick shades that sit on the opposite side of the colour wheel. Blue and green look great against red bricks. If your brickwork is sandstone with a yellow tint, consider darker colours such as deep reds or charcoal grey, which will stand out.
Consider Your Neighbours
If your home is part of an elegant Georgian terrace or part of a series of quaint identical cottages, it’s worth considering your neighbours’ designs too. If everyone else has white doors against a brick frontage, it may be advisable to follow suit. But if your street is home to an eclectic variety of styles and tones, embrace the colour palette with a complimentary shade.Â
Matching Doors And Frames
Extend the cottage aesthetic to the entire front of your house by matching the door colour with the window frames. Lighter, mute colours work well for this approach and you could even extend the cottage charm with a welcoming bench outside in a matching shade.
4. Internal Decor
Think about your interiors as well as what people will see on the outside. Opting for stained glass creates light and privacy while adding an elegant burst of colour on both sides of your door. As well as curb appeal, you’ll want to ensure your front door also sits within your hallway colour scheme. You may not want to go bold externally, but why not take a chance on the interior side of the door, giving you something bright and beautiful to look at before you leave everyday.Â
5. Types of Doors
You don’t have to go all out to create the look you’re after though. A simple door replacement can be enough. But the type of door you choose will make all the difference when it comes to creating a warm cottage-style welcome. Here are just a few to inspire your decision:
Stable Door
A stable door can create a traditional style while remaining modern, something Leader Doors does brilliantly. This option captures the essence of a cottage while also inviting even more light and ventilation into your home. And don’t worry about security. Not only do you have multiple lock points on a stable door, you also don’t have to open it fully when somebody unexpectedly comes knocking.
Westminster Door
With an arch top panel, this door will stand out and set your home apart for anyone who passes it. The unique single window – which also follows the arch shape – adds a cathedral look and the obscure glass maintains your privacy.
Norfolk Door
Perhaps you’d prefer a front door without any windows? Leader Doors has any option you need. The Norfolk Door has simple yet striking detail, meaning the colour you choose to paint it will stand out, and you’re able to add those cottage style accessories and details, such as cast iron knockers.
We hope this guide has helped inspire you to create your own dream cottage style door. Check out our inspiring blogs Eight Modern Front Door Ideas & Designs and External Double Front Door Ideas & Inspiration for ideas on how to spruce up your exteriors. To find more options of the designs we offer here at Leader Doors, browse our full range of external doors including composite doors as well as cottage style external doors to find your perfect design.
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