Like any addition to the home, be it functional or purely ornamental, front doors have styles and trends that go in and out of fashion. Public tastes change, new innovations come to the fore, and old favourites become popular again. Knowing the styles and fashions that are currently trending (or are set to do so in the near future) is the best way to ensure getting a front door that will continue having eye-catching appeal for years to come.
In this article, we’re going to look ahead at some of the front door styles 2023 has in store for us, from colours and materials to the overall aesthetic.
Earthy tones
For many years, the trend in front doors has leaned towards bright and vibrant colours or plain white finishes, but it seems that this particular fashion curve is reaching its end. In its place are front doors featuring subtler earth tones, bestowing a sense of nature and the outdoor world to our front doors. Uplifting greens, warm blues, and soft pinks are all set to be popular choices in the coming years, each of them reflecting a different aspect of the natural world, be it grass and trees, the sea and sky, or the warming glow of a sunrise or sunset.
Rustic exterior doors
Rustic exterior doors are another call to nature, or at least to a more traditional relationship with nature. Wood-effect front doors bring all the charm of a country cottage door without forsaking any of the security elements so prominent in modern front doors. While less popular for the front door, for obvious security reasons, the barn door is a great choice for the rear exterior door. Split horizontally across the middle, it lets you open the top half of the door to let in light and air while keeping the lower half shut to prevent any unwanted wildlife from making its way in.
Glass front doors
Speaking of natural light, after many of us were cooped up inside during the lockdown, glass front doors have soared in popularity across the country. While they were once frowned upon for being less safe than a composite front door or a uPVC front door, modern glass doors are designed with tempered and impact-resistant glass, making them just as resilient as their unglazed counterparts. What’s more, improvements in glass insulation, including triple-glazed glass panels, mean that you don’t suffer from a drop in energy efficiency either.
Smart locks
This is less of a fashion trend and more of a sensible security solution, but it’s definitely going to be more popular as we enter 2023, so we’re including it in the list. Indeed, smart lock technology will probably be the standard for home door security within a couple of years. It allows you to control your front door security remotely via an encoded app, including a camera to see who’s at the door, locking and unlocking, addressing people via a speaker, and so much more.
Halfway to work and forgotten to lock your front door? You can do it at the press of a screen. Friend or family member pops round while you’re in the garden? Confirm it’s them through the security camera app, unlock the door for them remotely, and invite them in through the speaker system. Once they’re past the door, you can lock it behind them.
2023 front door trends: final thoughts
If any of these ideas have inspired you to replace your own front door, don’t leave things to chance. Have your new front door supplied and fitted by the trained professionals at PBH Garage Doors. We have been installing front doors of the highest quality in homes across Kent for many years and can be relied upon to deliver a first-class service every time.
Give the team a call today on 01322 252 701 or 07958 326270, or send us an email to info@pbhgaragedoors.co.uk. We will walk you through the extensive selection of front door options that are open to you and provide you with a free, no-obligation quote for our services.
