ReCasa Financial Blog

We are currently going through the process of replacing our home’s front door. Hot temperatures and humidity would cause the door frame to swell making the front door hard to close. Shutting our door hard in these situations and continuously slamming the door led to the bottom of our door bending backwards. My husband is mister fix it so he tried to repair the door, but there is no saving it. My husband assumed a wood door would be the best replacement, but after doing some research, there are better options.

A front door is usually the main focus for curb appeal. Curb appeal can increase a home's value by 5-11%. With the real estate market changing, it is a good idea to make sure your curb appeal is on par if you are looking to sell. Easiest way to update curb appeal is to paint your front door. According to Homes and Gardens, yellow, orange or black are current popular front door colors. Here are some other front door trends for 2024:

·       Dark paint hues and bold colors

·       Add a light to the exterior near the door

·       Include glass

·       Smart locks

·       Long lasting material

·       Wider entrance

·       Decorative hardware and accessories

In a 2023, Zillow released a study involving 4,700+ current and potential home buyers. The study concluded that home buyers did not like the color gray for front doors. Homes with gray front doors sold for $3,365 less than a similar home with a different front door color, while saturated blue and olive green sold for about $1,300 less. Additionally, red doors caught eyes but homebuyers were unlikely to look further.

More and more home owners are choosing steel and fiberglass for their front doors. Fiberglass front doors are extremely durable, water-resistant, and energy-efficient. There are also eco-friendly materials such as bamboo and recycled metal.

What are your predictions for front door trends in 2025?