Choosing the right front door step
When it comes to building or renovating your home, the entrance plays a vital role. Stone Front Door Steps give you and your guests the first impression and set the tone for your entire home. Creating an elegant and stylish entrance is an excellent way to enhance your home’s overall appearance.
Beyond making a great first impression, steps serve a practical function. It’s essential to ensure that your steps are both user-friendly and safe for you and your guests. Key considerations include step depth, height, and surface, as these factors contribute to safety now and in the years to come. If this is new territory for you, don’t worry. We’ve worked with countless customers to create stunning front door steps, and in this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know.
What Material is Best for Front Door Steps?
For an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and durable step, natural stone is the ideal choice. When creating front door steps, it’s recommended to start with a concrete base and then clad it with natural stone. Here’s why:
Natural Look and Variety: Stone offers a more natural appearance and comes in a wide range of colors and textures, surpassing the limited options of concrete.
Durability: Stone is more durable than concrete, which can develop cracks over time. Individual stones are easier and more cost-effective to replace compared to severely damaged concrete steps, which may require demolition and reconstruction.
What Stone is Best for Front Door Steps?
For an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and durable step, natural stone is the ideal choice. When creating front door steps, it’s recommended to start with a concrete base and then clad it with natural stone. Here’s why:
Natural Look and Variety: Stone offers a more natural appearance and comes in a wide range of colors and textures, surpassing the limited options of concrete.
Durability: Stone is more durable than concrete, which can develop cracks over time. Individual stones are easier and more cost-effective to replace compared to severely damaged concrete steps, which may require demolition and reconstruction.
What Size Should a Front Door Steps Be?
Front doorstep size depends on various factors, making it crucial to get it right for a perfect fit. Safety regulations should be followed, but individual factors like architectural style, available space, and personal preferences also matter:
Rise Height: The rise on each step should be consistent for safety, measuring between 150mm to 180mm.
Depth: The depth (surface) of each step should also be consistent, with a minimum of 280mm, ideally closer to 320-350mm.
The top step can be larger, often acting as a platform outside the home.
Size depends on available space and home architecture, best discussed with a professional. Our sales reps will be happy to discuss this with you further to create the perfect step for your needs. For a more in depth demonstration of how to measure steps for your front door you can check out our “Step Sizing” blog post.
How to Choose the Right Style for Your Home?
Consider your home’s existing or proposed style and landscape design when selecting your step style:
Sanded Kilkenny Limestone Steps: Ideal for a sleek, modern, or formal style home.
Flamed Kilkenny Limestone Steps: Complements a traditional or rustic home with its weathered appearance and added grip.
Silver Granite Steps: This is the perfect product to choose if you are looking to tie in with granite material that may be used in other areas of the home. It is also a great product to use to add a splash of brightness to your home as this material reflects the light very well.
Edge Styles: Choose edge styles like square, chamfered, bull-nosed, or semi-bullnosed based on your preferred look.
Combining Materials & Styles:
Combining different materials and finishes allows for unique customization. Don’t hesitate to express your style preferences. Our experts can advise on compatible materials and provide samples for a tangible feel of the finished product.
Conclusion
Creating the perfect front doorstep for your home offers numerous style options with a vast range of materials, finishes, and styles to choose from. At Harding Stoneyard, our team of experts has assisted countless customers in crafting bespoke pieces for their homes. Begin your journey today by exploring our website and checking out our inspiring projects on our Instagram account.
Your dream front door steps are just a step away!