The front door holds the key...It's the first picture you post on the MLS, it HAS to count! It must make buyers want to open the door...If you miss the mark on this front entry photo, internet shoppers won't even click on the listing. When I searched active rain to find out what other bloggers had to say, not surprisingly, they're saying a lot. Here's a sampling:
Staged First Impressions in NH gave these homes some curb appeal with paint, trim and some accessories.
- The white entry door was painted with Benjamin Moore "Classic Burgundy" exterior paint. Next, I chose the font and size I wanted for the "No 5" to be painted on the door, search the web for free font choices.
- Print out your house number on regular printer paper. On the back side of the paper, trace the writing completely with a pencil and fill in, pressing firmly. Now place the paper, right side facing you, on the flat section of door where you want the number to be. Make sure you measure to get it in the center.
- Next, tape the paper to the door so it is firmly in place, centered on your door. Firmly rub the writing with the side of a coin to transfer the lead from the pencil onto your door. Make sure you get all of the edges so that a complete pattern is transfered to the door.
- Using a very tiny kid's paint brush, paint the pencilled outline. Allow to dry. Have some of your burgundy door color handy to tidy up mistakes when the white paint dries. Make a smaller copy of the house number and paint your mailbox too :)
- Gingerbread trim can be bought, but if you're willing to settle for a very simple pattern, it's easy to create your own. You can copy my template and adjust to the size you need. The size of the trim I made was 22", and started from a 2" X 12" X 6' pine board. You need a jigsaw to cut out your pattern (it's easy, really). Use exterior primer and paint so your trim can weather the elements outside. Remember NOT to screw your trim thru the "elbows" of the trim pieces, because you might split the wood. Pre-drill your holes! Use screws that won't rust. Staged First Impressions, New Hampshire's home staging company. Have a NH home that needs some curb appeal? We're here to help!
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Taken at Christmas time, this door is still fun. Don't you just love the eyebrow above the door?
So many homes could be so much more appealing with a small facelift such as the freshening up of the door.
Great post!