Dave & Jenny Marrs Unveil A Showstopping Front Door Design You'll Want To Recreate

If you want to enhance your curb appeal, take inspiration from Dave & Jenny Marrs on how to make your front door stand out. The stars of HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous" are a married couple and master renovators who frequently restore historic, unique homes. In Season 6, Episode 6, of "Fixer to Fabulous," Jenny and Dave upgraded a mid-century modern dream home for their close friends. In order to elevate the exterior, they added a key element to the front door — a stunning brass inlay.

Jenny Marrs wrote on their blog: "For the front door, we went to our neighbor's barn for brass strips — just what we needed to inlay into the door for a little extra pizzazz. Dave worked his magic, setting the inlay in a starburst pattern that gives it the perfect mid-century vibe." You can transform your front door with vintage accent pieces, including metal inlays. Brass finishes are having a revival due to their timeless, warm appearance. Brushed metal accents and inlays can give an industrial edge to a wooden mid-century door.

Jenny and Dave Marrs have curb appeal-boosting tricks that won't break the bank, but this specific method can be pricey. A door with custom engraving or ironwork can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $20,000. For a budget-friendly — albeit more temporary — option, you can purchase the Taaizau Gold Metalized Brushed Finish Trim to create your own design on your existing front door. This can also help you better visualize your custom inlay before investing. However, be aware that damage is a possibility with removal. If you're starting from scratch and haven't yet selected your exterior door, this is the ultimate guide to finding your perfect front door.

Jenny and Dave chose to contrast the retro front door with a darker, contemporary exterior paint color. On her Instagram, Jenny wrote: "Now, this rich, dark paint paired with the natural stone accentuates Dave's gorgeous front door (the brass inlay 😍!)" They used Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray, which balanced the warmth of the wooden door with brass accents. The key to this design lies in the door's unpainted wood surface. The natural simplicity makes the gold hardware and brass inlays stand out even more. In fact, classic woodgrain finishes are currently making a comeback, making it the perfect time to hop on the organic trend.