Do you want to make a great first impression on friends, family, and guests before they ever step foot in your home?
If so, greeting guests with a modern front door is one of the best ways to make a statement—all while boosting your home's curb appeal and resale value in the process.
Modern front door design is characterized by simplified, minimalist features, high-quality materials, eye-catching colors, and classic styles with a contemporary twist. Let's look at some of the best modern front door design ideas to incorporate into your Georgia home for an attractive, refreshed entryway.
Contemporary Front Door Design Ideas
Minimalist Modern Doors
Minimalism is one of the hottest trends in modern home design, so naturally, it's one of the best ways to add contemporary appeal to your entryway.
Minimalist modern doors usually feature large panels in a solid, sturdy material, like wood or fiberglass, and have few (if any) decorative features. This means they generally feature just one color, one texture, and one piece of simple hardware—the door handle. That's it!
Expansive Glass Panels
Incorporating glass into your modern front door or entryway is not only attractive—it's also practical. You'll be able to quickly peek out to see who is waiting at your doorstep without opening the door or looking through a peephole. Likewise, it lets in a lot of natural light into your home.
Additionally, Consider installing sidelites (windows on either side of the door) to welcome an abundance of natural light inside. A transom (a window above the door) adds height to the entryway while inviting natural light inside but is positioned high enough that visitors cannot see inside your home.
Interested in a glass entryway but worried about privacy? No problem! Use privacy glass, such as frosted, etched, or rain glass to capture modern appeal without feeling exposed to the outside world.
Pivot Doors
Did you know that something as simple as how your door opens and closes can make it feel more modern? That's why pivot doors—doors that are hinged at the top and bottom and pivot open into your home instead of swinging open—can be a popular option.
Pivot doors are naturally taller, wider, and heavier than traditional doors. Their larger size (in addition to their unique operation) makes them one-of-a-kind, creating a "grand" entrance. These doors also take up less space since they rotate within their own footprint.
Choose a bold, solid color, like black or white, and basic hardware for a show-stopping pivot entry door!
Sleek Black Doors
In modern design, black décor and detailing are all the rage. That is why a black front door is such a smart choice for a contemporary entrance. Black doors are clean and sophisticated and are often more stain-resistant than lighter colors.
Of course, make sure a black door fits within your home's design scheme and architectural style. Modern homes with prominent light colors, like whites and creams, are usually best suited for the contrast of a black door. Likewise, it's important to consider the amount of sun exposure your entryway receives when choosing not only your door color, but also the door material.
We recommend pairing light-colored siding with a black front door and black-framed windows for an eye-catching exterior that oozes modern charm.
Double Doors
Who said a front door only needed to be just one door, anyway? Installing double doors is one of the best ways to make a statement and create an entryway with modern appeal.
Since double-door entryways are rare (but becoming more popular!), this front door design feels refreshing. To add more grandeur to double doors, incorporate sleek glass panels or a sturdy material like wood or iron into the design. Double doors are trendy among a variety of home styles, including Modern Farmhouses and classical homes alike.
Before getting your heart set on a doubledoor, talk with a professional contractor to ensure your entryway is wide enough to accommodate a door this large.
Select the Right Modern Door to Complement Your Home's Architectural Style with North Georgia Replacement Windows
Need help determining which modern front door will best match your home's architectural style and the size of your entryway? No problem!
North Georgia Replacement Windows is Georgia's trusted window and door installation company. We offer multiple entry doors from trusted brands, making it easy to choose the right combination of materials, colors, and hardware and the perfect door configuration.
Let us help you determine which front or entry door is right for you!
