36 Front Door Decor Ideas to Brighten Every Season (2024)

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While many people only think to decorate their front doors come fall or Christmas, for those who like to create a sense of occasion there are plenty of ways to add simple and affordable embellishments to your front door that will work in any season. Front doors come in many styles and your front door decor should complement the look and feel of your home. Check out these warm and welcoming ideas in a range of styles that will brighten your doorstep all year long.

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  Add a Pineapple Doorknocker

  

  Pineapples have a long history as a symbol of welcome and hospitality. A Beautiful Mess added a brass pineapple doorknocker to the vibrant pink front door of this white-painted brick home to give it an approachable feel, then lined the steps with modern planters filled with prickly cacti.

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  Hang Some Art

  

  A framed print hangs casually from the outdoor light outside this rustic chic cabin front door from Leanne Ford Interiors, adding warmth and personality to the all-white space.

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  Add a Rustic Bell

  

  This rustic weathered metal bell with a row of birds looks better as it ages, adding a nature-inspired note to this colorful Swedish country house front door from Fantastic Frank.

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  Greet Your Guests

  

  Most Lovely Things added a laid-back greeting for guests on the glass pane of this cheerful front door entrance by writing a simple "hello" on the glass with a water-based paint pen.
  

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  Add Brackets

  

  Decorative wrought iron scrolls add charm to this bracket portico above the front door of this home from Leanne Ford Interiors, while a black metal sconce attached to the ceiling adds warm light.

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  Display a Plaque

  

  A plaque from the local historical society takes a place of pride outside the front door of this renovated 1860 farmhouse from Kate Marker Interiors. Large planters and a colorful outdoor rug add a modern touch to the front door.

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  Hang a Striped Awning

  

  Mary Patton Design hung a gray-and-white-striped awning above the front door of this family home that gives it a welcoming and timeless feel.

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  Relocate the House Number

  

  Christina Kim Interior Design added the house number on the front step, which makes it a design feature, while leaving the glass-paned doors and sidelights clear for a leaning surfboard and pair of potted palms to reflect the Jersey Shore setting.

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  Hang a Market Bag

  

  Blogger Liz Marie hung a market bag from an easily removable 3M hook on the glass panel of this farmhouse front door and filled it with flowers. Blooms can be changed out with the seasons or swapped for fragrant bunches of eucalyptus or good-quality faux flowers.
  

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  Frost the Glass

  

  Home Consultant added frosted glass on the front door insert of this renovated Spanish home in Los Angeles that showcases the wrought iron detailing and allows natural light to flow in while maintaining privacy.

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  Hang All-Season Greenery

  

  Maison de Cinq hung a pair of eucalyptus wreaths on the double doors of this recessed front door entry that add greenery to the space that can work in any season. Real or faux eucalyptus leaves can also serve as a base for can adorn your door for spring and summer before the fall and winter holidays roll in.

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  Make a Clamshell Wreath

  

  Most Lovely Things used upcycled clam shells to make this DIY door wreath that looks amazing in the summertime but can work year-round to convey a coastal, natural feel.

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  Add Door Knockers

  

  Kate Marker Interiors added ring-shaped brass door knockers to the double doors of this updated modern farmhouse that match the door handle hardware and add symmetry to the front door that is flanked by a pair of matching topiaries.

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  Hang a Shade

  

  The decorative wrought ironwork and bold orange front door paint color on this Parisian maisonette from Neva Interior Design and a pair of bold red planters modernize the traditional facade. A simple white roller shade on the interior adds light control and privacy while making the decorative wrought iron details stand out.

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  Hang a Pendant Light

  

  A black wire pendant light anchors the Dutch door on this white, black, and gray Newport Beach front entry from Mindy Gayer Design Co., helping to structure the space alongside a pair of modern sculptural white planters.

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  Highlight Architectural Details

  

  They don't make them like they used to. Paint designer Annie Sloan used two shades of mood-boosting yellow on the red brick exterior of this Victorian U.K. home that highlights the stained glass doors of the historic facade. A seasonal wreath hanging on the door complements the intricate multi-colored glass rather than trying to steal the show.

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  Add Coastal Flair

  

  This DIY starfish wreath from Finding Silver Pennies reflects the seaside character of a coastal Massachusetts pool house that keeps the beachy mood going all year long.
  

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  Fill a Door Basket With Branches

  

  Thistlewood Farms hung a door basket on this modern farmhouse front porch that is filled with simple green branches to complement the hot pink flowers flanking the entrance.

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  Use Dried Flowers

  

  This DIY "Welcome Home" dried flower wreath from A Beautiful Mess has a warm message that can stay up all year, or be swapped out for seasonal decor when the time comes.

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  Hang a Vintage Lantern

  

  An outdoor lantern hung casually from a hook by the front door of this red Swedish country house from Fantastic Frank is both decorative and practical and fits in with the laid-back rustic charm of the stacked stone entry.

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  Tie It With a Bow

  

  Modern Glam tied a neutral black-and-white-striped ribbon around this front door basket filled with faux lilacs to welcome spring that can work just as well when the seasons change.

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  Add Vintage Pieces

  

  Mary Patton Design added a galvanized zinc door canopy, complementary sconce lights, and a pair of finials flanking the entrance to add vintage elegance to this front door.

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  Add an All-Season Wreath

  

  A Beautiful Mess added an all-season no-maintenance faux wreath to the front door of this holiday home that welcomes guests year-round.

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  Add Some Faux Antlers

  

  Blogger Liz Marie Blog gave the entry a makeover with a coat of mint green paint on the door, then painted the door hardware gold and mounted a pair of gold faux antlers from the holiday bin of a big box retailer to add a fun and kitschy touch.

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  Use a Giant Stencil

  

  A large vintage stencil number plate outside the door adds a modern farmhouse appropriate graphic touch to this black-and-white front door entry from Thistlewood Farms. Potted flowers and a wreath on the door make it feel lively and welcoming. And the entry steps feel more polished with a simple painted striped detail.

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  Add Hurricane Lanterns

  

  The front door on this home from Emily Henderson Design doesn't need much embellishment, with its red paint, peekaboo wrought-iron window, sloping bracket portico, and fairy tale allure. But a pair of silver and glass hurricane lanterns on the steps adds a modern touch, and some potted roses on the other side help balance the greenery from a wall of climbing vines.

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  Extend It Out

  

  If your front door is located off to the side like this midcentury modern home from Mary Patton Design, create a welcoming approach by bringing decor further into the yard, like the pair of simple planters that frame the entrance to this generous front porch. An oversized white number sign stands out on the brick wall.

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  Coordinate Your Color Story

  

  Remember that painting your front door in a striking color will have an impact on your interior as well, making itself known every time you open the front door. While it's important to consider the look of your front door from the outside, Mary Patton Design created a seamless transition between indoors and out in this midcentury modern home entrance, where the sky blue front door opens into an entry with a vintage bench painted in a coordinated shade, and an accent wall is covered in a vibrant floral pattern with a light blue background.

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  Keep It Zen

  

  If you have an auxiliary building on your property, give it a sense of place by taking care to decorate the front entry with the same attention you would give to the main house. The front entry of this backyard tool shed turned yoga studio from Leanne Ford Interiors has a zen feel, with white paint on the starburst window detail, a vintage sconce light, and a pair of tall white planters with a weathered patina that houses a pair of potted trees whose branches climb toward the rooftop pergola and give the place an organic feel.

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  Hang a Hoop Wreath

  

  This DIY gold hoop wreath from Modern Glam is decorated with faux flowers in summer colors, a more minimalist take on a traditional wreath.

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  Add a Watchdog

  

  The recessed front door of this home from Mary Patton Design is flanked with a pair of sculptural planters that structure the entry, while a little watchdog yard stands permanent guard like a canine scarecrow to keep intruders at bay.

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  Mix White Flowers With Pastel Colors

  

  A white flower wreath on a pastel blue door, a blue-and-white striped outdoor rug, and a pair of planters give this front door from Finding Lovely a fresh feel that will look great for spring and summer and can work for a winter white theme, too if you opt for faux flowers or live in a warm climate.

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  Add a Simple Stool and Vase

  

  This front entry from Marie Flanigan Interiors already has a lot going for it, from the raw wood double doors to the weathered vintage hardware and wrought iron detailing on the window inserts and the surrounding brick wall. Adding more decor to the front of the doors would look cluttered, but a simple rustic stool with a vase of fall leaves just off to the side adds a welcoming touch that can be swapped out for pine branches or eucalyptus when the holidays roll around, cherry blossoms in the spring and sunflowers come summer.

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  Add Citrus Notes

  

  White Sands added color to this Southern California front door with a bright potted citrus plant that adds contrast to the sky-blue Dutch door. A welcome mat layered over an outdoor rug makes the small front porch feel cozy.

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  Keep It Minimalist

  

  An oversized door clad with knotty wood makes a statement in this minimalist Southern California front entry from Home Consultant that is complemented with simple landscaping, black metal accents, and a matching wood planter on the gravel and concrete slab walkway.

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  Add Some Bling

  

  Michelle Boudreau Design added round gold details that glimmer in the Palm Springs sun to add a decorative element to this midcentury modern home, from the half-moon handles on the double doors to the gilded sconce lights that add a bit of bling to the otherwise minimalist facade.