OC looks at OC life

"Ahh." Enter, more inspired style.

January 19, 2009

Why go Plain Jane when you can amp up your entrance and make your home your heavenly sanctuary ... from the first few steps inside?

If you’re not HOA-policed, maybe it’s time to go Spanish Colonial, Italian Renaissance or bring out your inner Tuscany. There are so many amazing styles of front doors from rustic wrought iron and light-country distressed to charming dutch-door design or contemporary.

Now, you can hit Home Depot or Lowe’s, or you can go more custom if you don’t want to see your front door also across the street. A great, secret OC resource is Decorative Woods in Irvine. You’ll find all kinds of woods from Knotty Alder to Mahogany.

And if a whole new door is outside the budget, think sand and stain. A rich, renewed soak will also curb the unenthusiasm.

Hey, it’s no time to sell, so if you’re itchin’ for “new and improved,” a front-door reface or replace can give instant “Ahh, it’s good to be home.”