Redecorating any area of the house requires careful consideration. Interestingly, one particular feature – the front door – doesn’t always get the attention that it deserves, especially considering it’s the first thing that anyone visiting your home will see! Upgrading your front door is an easy way to make a statement and add a bit of personality to your home. Whether you decide to paint it a different color, add a statement knocker, or replace it with a new, modern door, updating your front door is a simple way to give your home a fresh look.

Well, if you have recently upgraded your door, maybe after much consideration and going through this barn door hardware buying guide and similar articles, then adding a few adornments should make way for the perfect decor. Remember, however, that even those little adornments require special attention, so that your house attracts the attention you desire. That’s why we thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the most intriguing front door accessories to appear in 2013, as well as some of the most popular overall design aesthetics being used. Whether they’re UPVC doors or good old English oak, there’s something to suit everyone!

Floral displays. This has become a more and more popular embellishment throughout the year, especially within homes based around a more continental design. The hanging of a gorgeous wicker flower basket looks great during those summer months, adding a real sense of warmth and sunshine. This is especially the case on front doors painted in vibrant primary colours (which we’ll come to in a minute).

Wreaths. Obviously, we’re not referring to funereal wreaths here! However, a wreath of bright flowers can add a real sense of warmth to doors built from traditional timbers such as oak or mahogany. Using a grouping of a smaller summer bloom such as honeysuckle can give a traditional door a bit more friendliness, and make the home seem more welcoming.

Iron and Bronze Hardware. Iron and Bronze Hardware. Bronze and iron hardware exude a captivating and undeniably stylish ‘old-fashioned’ vibe, particularly when used as a handle or lock for the main front door. Embracing traditional design characteristics, their allure lies in the timeless charm they bring to any entryway. If you are intrigued by this description, you can learn more about them on the Internet.

Bright UPVC. We semi-mentioned this before, but this year has seen an increase in the number of front doors being set in a bright, primary colour. This blast of colour really helps to set the doors apart from the stream of identikit copies that you see elsewhere, and there’s also the added bonus that the material used is seriously low maintenance, requiring virtually no extra upkeep!

Contemporary ‘puzzle’ like designs within glass. Whilst glass front doors have been used for years to present a stylish contemporary edge to any front door, this year solid plates of glass aren’t as popular. Instead, many designers have been using thin steel lines to create a set of patterns behind the door, providing a stylish variation on the classic design. A good way to describe this if you’ve not seen it before is to imagine a pattern somewhat similar to Tetris, but obviously, one that looks far classier than that! So if you’re in the market for a new fun look for your porch and you wanted glass exterior door installation for a new look but didn’t want to go with full panes, this technique can be really effective. Some fiberglass doors come premade with these designs.

Black Hardware. Another popular trend within hardware this year is the use of stark black hardware. This can combine really well with a room that otherwise relies on whites and creams. Essentially, it offers the age old appeal that comes from combining the contrast between dark and light, and can present a striking impression. As well as door handles, black has also been used for hinges – a feature that can look really eye-catching, especially from the inside with the hinges visible.