Say Goodbye To Boring Front Doors: Dave & Jenny Marrs' Gorgeous Alternative

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Is your front door giving off lackluster vibes? As the very first impression guests have of your home, you certainly don't want your door to be boring. Instead, your front door should have stylish curb appeal that helps set the tone for the rest of your home. The problem? The options for pre-hung front doors are pretty limited. If you're stuck for inspiration, Jenny and Dave Marrs have a beautiful alternative, and it doesn't even require an entire new door. Instead, the hosts of the hit HGTV series "Fixer to Fabulous" use metallic accents to some much-needed wow-factor. 

In Season 6, Episode 5 of the series, part of a two-part episode, the couple add brass inlays to the homeowners' double front door. "We went to our neighbor's barn for brass strips, just what we needed to inlay into the door for a little extra pizzazz," Jenny wrote on her blog. "Dave worked his magic, setting the inlay in a starburst pattern that gives it the perfect mid-century vibe." If choosing a front door has you overwhelmed, this genius technique proves you don't even need to buy a new one to make a statement. A little creativity with inlays could be all you need for a stylish upgrade.

Although a stylish front door is a great way to bring interest to your home's exterior, they don't come cheap. A custom wooden front door with bespoke inlays could cost anywhere between $3,000 and $15,000. If, however, you're happy to retrofit an existing door, it's possible to get a similar look for less. 

For example, you could use the Gold Metalized Brushed Finish Molding Trim from Taaizau to create a decorative accent. However, this trim is intended for interior use, so it won't be a suitable long-term option. If you don't have your heart set on the starburst pattern that the Marrs use in the episode, add a metallic kick plate is another way to transform an outdated front door. For example, the Adhesive Brass Kick Plate from the Deck the Door Decor Store has a 4.4 star rating on Amazon, and it comes in a range of different finishes. 

A lick of paint is another budget-friendly way to give your home a revamp, so you may want to consider changing the color of your door or exterior wall as part of your upgrade. In the episode, Jenny and Dave settled on Sherwin-Williams shade Thunder Gray for the siding of the home. "This rich, dark paint paired with the natural stone accentuates Dave's gorgeous front door," Jenny wrote in an Instagram post. Dark tones like this work well with gold and brass hardware, or you could consider a navy or steely blue to pair with silver tones.