Your front door is the one place that you can really ensure you leave the right lasting impression with your guests, and these front door planter ideas will help to elevate and raise your kerb appeal in an instant.
17 Front Door Planter Ideas With Serious Kerb Appeal
1.Perfect Symmetry With Rattan
One of the best ways to dress a front door is with perfect balance and symmetry. By placing a door planter on either side with matching plants it creates the perfect frame and approach to the door.
I absolutely love these rattan basket planters, it lends a rustic finish to a front door that’s stylish and ultra relaxed. Layer with a taller plant and short plants for added visual interest in the planters.
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2. Farmhouse Box Planters
Box style planters provide perfect uniformity to a front door and they’re perfect for adding your favourite plants or shrubbery to them. If you do add something like hydrangeas, as they grow they will have to be repotted as this style of planter is too small to accommodate their growth.
Opt for white or black style planters for added definition on your front door, the perfect style for farmhouse, cottage or modern style homes.
I love these Dunelm Square Box Planters for a rustic addition to a front door space.
3. Keep It Simple With Short Black Planters
As a general rule of thumb when choosing planters for your front door you should take into consideration the scale and proportions of the door as planters that are too small can feel inferior.
However, there are exceptions to the rule. These short black planters bring definition to the space and the gorgeous green ferns bring that touch of the natural world to the front door, they’re super easy plants to maintain too.
4. Layer Colour & Let Your Door Lead The Way
Choosing the perfect front door colour can have a right lasting impression on your home, but use it to lead the way in picking your planters too.
Pairing a box pair of planters in the same colour as the front door creates instant style cohesion. To avoid it feeling flat, add in a separate pair of planters in a contrasting colour to pop against the door. I adore these pastel beauties!
5. Layer Your Display With Differing Heights
The greatest rule throughout interior design from styling a console table to your front entryway, laying objects of differing heights is one of the most effective ways to create instant visual interest.
Introducing a few different planters on either side of the door that differ in height keeps things interesting, and it brings different texture and colour into the arrangement.
6. Go Large With A Showstopper
It does dare to be different, and whilst symmetrical planters is a great way to frame a door, adding one singular large scale planter slightly off to the side of the door brings gravitas, yet simplicity.
This planter also pays homage to the architectural parameters of the property, a gorgeous terracotta pot that is in keeping with the style of the property.
7. Mix An Abundance of Colour
Your planters give you a real opportunity to bring an abundance of colour to your front door that no other method could achieve. Updating them with seasonality will also help to keep your front door area on-trend.
Mix a range of seasonal flowers in bold colours to gauge that visual interest, but don’t forget to include plenty of greenery for a contrasting and natural look.
8. Elevate Your Stairs
If you have steps to your property, layer and elevate them with differing sizes of planters from small to large to draw you into the entrance.
It’s best to keep them symmetrical on either side to create a cohesive pathway.
9. Layer Your Planters For Height & Depth
If you have a set of large planters, layer them with differing plants and heights for added visual interest. It can be all too tempting to stick to one type of plant when it comes to affordability, but one small plant can feel inferior in the space.
I adore this mix of colourful plants with some pussy willow for structure and height at the back of the planters.
10. A Trio of Terracotta
With natural earthy tones, terracotta pots complement a wide range of architectural properties which makes them such a versatile choice for your favourite blooms.
They can also be an affordable option if you source them in the right place, try the likes of Facebook marketplace for second hand options.
Another exception to the rule of ‘three’s a crowd’ – a trio of terracotta planters like this looks sensational. Introducing 3 differing heights is the best way to position these at the side of your front door.
11. A Duo of Topiaries
A topiary bush on either side of a front door is a popular choice to flourish your entryway.
When placed on either side of a front door, they can create a symmetrical and welcoming appearance that draws the eye and adds instant kerb appeal.
Topiary bushes are also low-maintenance and can be kept in shape with regular pruning. Place them in rustic terracotta pots for an elegant and sophisticated touch to your front door.
12. Flourish With A Singular Planter
If space is a premium, a planter on either side of your door might not be an option. However, adding a singular planter like this will still bring some welcome colour without overwhelming the space you have available.
A larger planter on one side of the door can sometimes create greater visual interest than 2 symmetrical planters do.
13. Planters & A Matching Seasonal Wreath
Create a beautiful design flow on your front door by pairing your planters with a matching seasonal wreath. This pretty look instantly enhances the entryway and the door that’s adorned by the wreath.
Update it seasonally for an on-trend look. Think pinks, purples and reds for summer, orange and green for Autumn, reds and greens for Winter and pastel colours for Spring.
14. Planters From The Floor Up
It’s not all about floor planters, another effective way to introduce blooms and colour to your front door is with the addition of hanging planters.
Use this opportunity to introduce the same flowers on the floor and hanging planters, or mix things up for further visual interest.
15. Mix Shrubbery & Plants
Combining different types of plants in different planters can add variety and interest to your front door planters.
Shrubs, such as boxwood, holly, or yew, can provide a structural element to your planter, while flowers or trailing vines can add a pop of colour and texture.
When selecting plants to mix, consider their growth habits, light requirements, and watering needs. Just ensure that you choose plants that complement each other in terms of colour, texture, and shape.
16. Create A Walkway of Planters
If you have the space and approach to your front door, create a walkway of planters for guided visual interest and plentiful colour.
Mix different types of materials on planters, small plants with larger scale shrubbery at the back for structure. Olive trees and topiary bushes are great grounding planters for this.
17. Rustic Wooden Boxes & Rattan Planters
Combing a mix of wooden boxes and rattan planters adds a rustic flair to a front door, fill them with a mix of trailing vines and blooming flowers to create a charming, country-inspired display.
You could even add a slim wooden trellis behind the planters to grow foliage like ivy upwards for a classic look.
How Do I Pick A Planter For My Front Door?
Look for planters that are proportional to your door and that complement the architectural style of your home. Too short a planter and it will look inferior, it’s always better to go large, but make sure you measure the area required before picking your planter.
Generally speaking, as you approach the door, the planter should be in your direct line of sight. Consider using a mix of plants with different colours and textures to create a visually appealing display.
Which of these front door planter ideas is your favourite?
