Dave And Jenny Marrs Refresh A Dated Exterior With An Inspiring Front Door Upgrade

Never underestimate the power of your front door. If you're searching for an exterior upgrade to boost your curb appeal and transform your dated home, Dave and Jenny Marrs have a few brilliant ideas. As the stars of "Fixer to Fabulous," this dynamic duo knows how to breathe new life into old homes. In Season 6, Episode 2, of their HGTV series, they updated a mid-century, multi-generational home. Key elements of this sentimental makeover included a brand-new front door and modern porch decor.

Your exterior entryway sets the tone for your entire home before guests even step inside. Dave and Jenny's renovation is evidence of the transformative power of upgrading your front door. They swapped the vintage door for a modern alternative that still reflected the mid-century style. The most important distinction is that the new door has a large glass panel to allow more sunlight to enter the space. "Dave and Derek built a gorgeous custom door with sidelights to fit the style of the house and bring in natural light," Jenny wrote on their blog. Although they went with a custom option, you can find pre-hung alternatives like the Vdomdoors Front Exterior Metal-Plastic Door with frosted glass panels. Before you make your final decision, it may be wise to review the ultimate guide to finding your perfect front door.

Besides opting for a pre-hung dupe, there are tons of affordable ways to update your front door and porch area. Another way that Dave and Jenny transformed the exterior was by adding metal planters with leafy plants. "To accentuate the entrance even more, Dave built metal planters that follow the shape of the front steps. This elevated the concrete steps and created additional areas for greenery," Jenny wrote on their blog. Dave built tall, black planters to flank each side of the front door. For a similarly modern appearance, consider the Heyzier Tall Planter made of resin. If you already have planters, don't exchange them before attempting to give them a sleek upgrade. There are five easy ways to take your planters from boring to beautiful.

To give your exterior an instant refresh, consider giving your front door, or the area around your door, a fresh coat of paint. Even if you can't replace the entire door, changing the color can instantly elevate your home. The color selection was also an integral part of Jenny and Dave's porch renovation. "I chose a dark olive color for the front door and trim to make the brick pop and added new landscaping along the front," Jenny explained. If you have a standard wooden front door, the painting process is simple: clean it, scrape off the old paint, sand it down, use a primer, and finish the job with two coats of your selected shade. Besides Jenny's timeless choice of olive green, there plenty of other trendy front door colors that will be replacing outdated styles in 2025.