You want your home to be a safe place and you want it to be aesthetically pleasing as well. It can seem that these two ideas are at cross purposes, but with recent developments, security has become beautiful and functional in a variety of ways. From decorative doors to unobtrusive alarms, there are a variety of ways to make sure that your home is safe without taking away from the appealing look of it.
Security Screen Doors
Doors are the main entryway into your home. Because of this, they should be the first aspect of your home to be given an upgrade in security measures. Keeping in mind that the doors to your home should also be attractive, a perfect option for both security and style is a decorative security screen door. A decorative security screen door offers strong iron bars, double locks, weather stripping for insulation, and many properties that allow for easy installation. There are a variety of designs that are available, from geometric shapes to floral designs to customizable options that let you put your own spin on things.
Decorative Fences
The best way to prevent a trespasser or intruder from getting into your home is to prevent them from even being able to step foot onto your property. A decorative security fence is a perfect addition to your home security system. You have many options when choosing a fence which includes the metal it’s made from, the design of the fence, and the type of gate/door you want to be installed. The combinations of options are virtually endless. If you find the idea of gating off the front of your home unattractive, consider putting the gating around your backyard. This area tends to be a little more vulnerable because people generally can’t see what is happening behind your home.
High-Tech Security System
It may be difficult to believe that a security system could also be attractive but with our advances in technology, sleek and stylish security systems are the new trend. You can choose from a high-tech looking system that fits well with your modern home or you can get a system that is easily disguised and concealed to avoid disturbing your home’s layout. Some cameras and alarms can even be disguised in plants, bookshelves or under lights. You can also get alarms that will protect your home. Carbon monoxide, flood, and smoke detectors will allow you to respond quickly to any threat to your home.
Decorative Window Bars
Windows are the second most likely entrance used by intruders to gain entry into your home. Considering how easy it is to break a window and climb through, locking your windows isn’t always a guaranteed safety measure. Decorative window bars are metal bars which you can install on the outside of your windows to prevent them from being broken into and entered. They come in many different styles, designs, and sizes so that your windows will be secure and elegant.
There are a variety of things that you can do to minimize the impact that security has on the overall appearance of your house, but this is a good place to start. Keep your design in mind while you are shopping around and you will have no problem protecting your family and having a beautiful place to live.