To enhance curb appeal homeowners must simply make their homes appear as good as possible from the street view. A front door can play a key role in enhancing curb appeal through its style, color and even its door hardware. As with replacing other outdated items in your home, adding new door hardware can update the look of the home’s entrance.
In the past, door hardware was pretty standard and often mundane looking. Today, new door hardware styles and finishes can actually make the door hardware serve as a statement piece in the entry of a home.
For optimal results and function, consider a locksmith service to install your new doors and hardware.
Experts recommend treating your entry door lockset, house numbers, a wall-mounted mailbox and light fixtures as a unified group.1 While these items don’t have to match exactly, they should be complimentary. As an example, the finish on house numbers looks much better if it matches the finish on the entry door lockset and the light fixtures.
Keep in mind the type of home you have. If you have a traditional home, oiled-bronze finishes generally look best and brushed nickel or black matte finishes work best for contemporary homes.2
Lock Type and Style
The style of the door lockset should also be complementary with the style of the home. There are a number of exterior door lockset styles from which to choose. The most popular include keyed entry door knobs with or without deadbolt locks, cylindrical lever locks, and electronic and smart locks.3
Electronic locks and smart locks do not require keys. An electronic lock uses a keycard, similar to those commonly used in hotels, or a numeric pad and a smart lock requires a smartphone to send a signal which unlocks the door. You might think that a smart lock with a keypad would look out of place on an older home, but top manufacturers. like Schlage, are making smart locks in a variety of styles, including traditional.4 Schlage also manufactures a variety of electronic door locks which feature styling from traditional to contemporary.
Lock Finishes
The finish on the lockset can also help compliment the overall style of the home. Schlage offers three finish applications including brushed, polished and matte and six tones including nickel, bronze, chrome, black, brass and pewter in its door knob, lever handle and electronic door locks. 5
If you plan on selling your home, having a professional locksmith upgrade your entry door hardware will help enhance your curb appeal, which generally helps sell a home faster and for more money. Curb appeal is the first impression buyers and visitors have of your home and generally reflects the type of cleanliness and attention to maintenance that a prospective buyer or visitor will find inside the home.
Locksmith Services in Michigan You Can Count On
Ensure your doors and locks are updated, correctly fitted, and functioning with Action Locksmith’s services in Michigan. We offer a wide range of locksmith services for both homes and businesses, including re-keying, door repairs and installations, camera system setups, keyless entry systems, and more. Our team is available around the clock for emergency lockouts and security advice, ready to tackle virtually any challenge. Our locksmiths are skilled, professional, and up to date on the latest products and technology.
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1, 2 23 Ways to Add Curb Appeal for the Best Front Yard on the Block by Sheryl Geerts, 4/12/2023
Link: https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/exteriors/curb-appeal/ways-to-add-curb-appeal/
2 17+ Types of Door Locks (with Photos) by Jessica Stone, 5/6/2021
Link: https://upgradedhome.com/types-of-door-locks/
4 The Best Door Locks of 2023 by Glenda Taylor and Savannah Sher, 8/21/2023
Link: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-door-lock/
5 Schlage Residential Door Levers
Link: https://www.build.com/schlage-door-hardware/c109306?gclid=aca90ff71be71a8e3fe96a4d94ad0662&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=aca90ff71be71a8e3fe96a4d94ad0662