Spruce Up Your Home Entryway

I like to pick different areas of the home and peak the reader’s interest in sprucing it up. In this blog, I’d like you to think of sprucing up the entryway. Homeowners who have decided to stay put as well as sellers looking for ways to impress should pay close attention to the look and feel of their entryways.

We all know the power first impressions have over our society. We make immediate and lasting judgments of books, homes, and people in the first few moments of meeting. This makes it even more important for homeowners to get entry-ways looking their best.

Your home really only has the first time to make the first impression.

It’s obvious, but begin by looking at your front door! Even the simple update of installing a new entryway door can increase the perceived value of a home by more than $24,000 on average! Yep, you read right! And if you follow my blog back several pages, there is even more info on door COLOR!

When it comes to entry doors, the sky is the limit these days. Manufacturers know the power of a stunning door. Manufacturers offer a variety of choices for entryways incorporating decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms. These choices allow homeowners to create a custom look for the home while making a statement about the homeowner’s personal sense of style.

Decorative glass entry doors are a great way to bring light into the entryway as well as add a spark of class (and the sparkle of glass) to the exterior of your home.

Aside from updating your front door, a great tip for your entryway is to keep it organized. If you’re not careful, your entryway can become a dumping ground for keys, phones, paperwork, bags, coats, and other often used items. Have a place for everything. Invest in a suitable entry table that can house a docking port for phones as well as a hidden area for keys. It doesn’t have to be large, just useful and inviting.

If your entryway has a coat closet be sure that it is cleared out to make room for daily use and for guest coats. Put in a shoe rack or bin for shoes, boots, and umbrellas. There shouldn’t be anything cluttering up your space.

Add a few warm touches to this space by including an entry rug, which can also reduce slippage on tile floors. Place a warm lamp and some simple artwork on top of the entry table. Think about first impressions when you choose colors and styles. This space should make guests or prospective buyers feel warm and welcome! And it should also set the theme for your style and flair!

As a certified Home Staging Professional, I can help you stage, upgrade or redecorate your entryway, as well as any other portion on your home! Please visit me at http://www.NormaSellsNJHomes.com

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