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3 chic, clever outdoor hacks to make your entrance gorgeous

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Outdoor transformation: a tired brick home is now a Hamptons dream house

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A classic Hamptons home in the NSW coastal hinterland

A classic Hamptons home in the NSW coastal hinterland

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Why you should embrace your brick home

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How to renovate your garden and house exterior for less

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Homeowner paints house in rainbow colours to support the YES vote

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Seven ways your front door can create curb appeal

From modern to vintage-style homes, these front doors are as inviting as they are pretty - by Madeleine Curby
  • 29 Jun 2017
Seven ways your front door can create curb appeal
Brigid Arnott

A front door is often the first thing people see when looking at your home's exterior. While there are many ways to create curb appeal, your front door is a good place to start. We've found six homes that draw you in thanks to their charming good looks.

Federation-era home

A pair of potted plants frame the entrance. Keeping with the home's rich history, the detailed archway leading into the home makes a statement thanks to the contrasting paint colours.

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JOHN DOWNS

Nature's inspiration

This gorgeous family home is nestled among wild bushland. Paying respect to its surroundings, this home uses timber and splashes of green, like this bright front door, on its exterior.

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SIMON WHITBREAD

Classic looks

A simple colour scheme creates a welcoming entrance with traditional style, thanks to the charcoal-blue bricks, white door and flowering garden bed.

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EVE WILSON

Stained glass windows

Stained glass makes a brilliant front door and adds bundles of charm to this home. 

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KATRINA CROOK

Country escape

A plant-lined path leads to this beautiful black and white front door which celebrates the home's Federation style.

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ARMELLE HABIB

A modern abode

A striking black, red and stone scheme invites you in. A glass panel and the handle add a modern feel while the red door brings out the tones in the stone wall and timber covering.

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ARMELLE HABIB

Coastal dreaming

This door welcomes you home with a bright coat of turquoise offset by the white frame and black exterior.

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Brigid Arnott

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