Blue front door
This style is all about bold door ornaments, symetrical planters and accessories in a traditional finish like weathered brass. Click through for our top Euro-style picks.
A military blue colour like this one from Farrow & Ball will keep your door looking sharp. "Stiffkey Blue," Farrow & Ball.
Choose accessories with added ornamental details for European flare. Mailbox, $16, Lowe's.
Complete the Euro-charm look with a chunky, weathered-brass door pull. Knob, $12, Home Depot.
Classic, but with a twist. Mix traditional architecture with stylish accessories and an eye-catching door colour. Click through for our favourite new-classic style picks.
Choose a classic colour for your door, but make it pop by going with a bright shade, like this emerald green. "Hyde Park Green," Benjamin Moore.
Ditch your traditional knocker and opt for one in an interesting shape. Knocker, $29, Home Depot.
Choose a doormat in a durable material like jute or sisal but have fun with the pattern. Rug, $19, Real Canadian Superstore.
Keep lines clean and uniform by placing a planter like this one on your front stoop. Planter, $20, Rona.
This style is all about having fun. Introducing brushed stainless steel or polished nickel to your front door will suit the clean lines of a contemporary house.
Choose a bright and clean shade for a modern door that will complimens stainless steel accessories. Sherwin Williams paint in "Swimming," Lowe's.
This modern style calls for untraditional accessories, like these fun house numbers. House numbers, $25, Urban Mode.
Geometric shapes and patterns are a staple of this style. Choose a mat that will pop against your sleek stainless accessories. Doormat, $30, Crate&Barrel.
Use materials like concrete pots and fill them will tall grasses for a modern, industrial feel. Pot, $9, Home Depot.
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