Things Fixer To Fabulous' Jenny Marrs Warns Not To Overlook When Choosing A New Door

There are hundreds of ways to freshen up your home's interior, but the exterior deserves an equal amount of consideration — particularly the front door. Are you in the process of selling your home, and you want to enhance your curb appeal? Or perhaps your entry door is just old and tattered and in desperate need of a change. Regardless of the reason for purchasing a new front door, the selection and purchasing process can be an enjoyable undertaking. 

Home designer Jenny Marrs of HGTV's "Dave & Jenny Marrs" and "Fixer to Fabulous" offered her two cents on the subject during an exclusive interview with House Digest on behalf of Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products. She suggests considering the many door and accessory options, and then basing your choice on the style of your home as well as the needs of your home.

No two houses are exactly alike. Yours might be neo-Colonial or a Victorian-style home while your neighbors down the street live in a more modern dwelling. Or maybe your place is more comparable to Edward Scissorhands' suburban neighborhood, screaming for an upgrade. With house diversity in mind, it's important not to overlook the home's existing aesthetic — both the exterior and interior styles — as well as the house's needs. 

Updating your front door is a great way to enhance curb appeal or give your home entrance a much-needed makeover, according to Jenny Marrs. "From paint color, glass accents, double doors, hardware and accessories, there are many things to look for when choosing a door," she said.

During the House Digest-exclusive interview, Marrs added that you should also consider the style of your home's interior, and select a door that will serve as a preview to what's on the other side. You may want your front door color to complement that of your foyer walls, or to align with the color scheme of your living room. Another option is to choose a bold color, which can be a befitting choice if the rest of your home features mostly neutral colors.

One final suggestion Marrs offered involves the needs inside your dwelling place. "Start paying attention to doors in your neighborhood and community. Think about the needs of your home," she said. "Does your entryway need more light? Do you care about water resistance or energy efficiency?" A new door can meet either of those needs. Consider your options, home style, and home needs, and have fun during the selection process!