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Front Doors
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Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Denver with a single front door, a medium wood front door and concrete flooring.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The entry is visually separated from the dining room by a suspended ipe screen wall.
Photo of a small retro front door in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Коридор
Коридор
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors, a single front door and a black front door.
Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Design Lifestyles, LLCDesign Lifestyles, LLC
Inspiration for a small front door in Dallas with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
STATEMENT Door Collection
STATEMENT Door Collection
CBW Windows and DoorsCBW Windows and Doors
STATEMENT MAHOGANY This remarkable pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Statement Mahogany door is made of solid 4 ¾” tongue-and-groove mahogany planks (1” thick) inside of a 2 ½” aluminum frame, which prevents warping over time. The wood has been finished with a UV-protective coat of satin polyurethane. This unit comes with the jamb, butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions. STATEMENT WHITE OAK This exquisite pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Statement White Oak door is made of solid 4 ¾” tongue-and-groove white oak planks (1” thick) inside of a 2 ½” aluminum frame, which prevents warping over time. The wood has been finished with a UV-protective coat of satin polyurethane. This unit comes with the jamb, butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions.
House Lift Transformation
House Lift Transformation
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Travis Peterson.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Front Entry, Mudroom and Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Front Entry, Mudroom and Laundry Room Remodel
One-of-One Building CollectiveOne-of-One Building Collective
Design ideas for a medium sized country front door in Calgary with concrete flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Entrance restoration custom storm door
Entrance restoration custom storm door
Home ProHome Pro
UV severely damaged the finish on this oak entry system. My client wanted to restore the finish and install a eight foot storm/screen door. The entry system was stripped and stained with an architectural dye and sealed with a marine quality spar varnish. We had to custom order a 8' storm door and fabricate a jamb system and threshold to accommodate the storm door.
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
Matthew Lovibond
Design ideas for a small victorian front door in Cardiff with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring
Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Colors: Henna, Natural Corn, Barbados
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Chicago with lino flooring, white walls, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
One Door Two Sidelights
One Door Two Sidelights
nicks building supplynicks building supply
Solid Mahogany Exterior doors with two sidelights- Model: N-200 & N-75 Sidelight Door size: 36” sidelight size: From 11” sidelights threw 16” sidelights Glass type: Clear Bevel Glass Rough opening- Custom door size - Built to suit Wood Species: 100% Solid Brazilian Mahogany (no veneers) Door Thickness: 1 3/4" Jamb size: Custom jamb size. Call- 219-663-2279 for inquiries System is Pre-hung with Solid Mahogany Jambs, 2" Brick-molding, Adjustable Continuous Bronze Threshold, Our Pre-Hung Door Systems are "NOT" Kits! Shipped truly and completely pre-hung with hinges mortised to door and pre-installed in the Jamb for the easiest installation possible. This will save you Time and Money. No extra work needed for the carpenter. Ready to install into the doorway. Your Choice of Commercial Grade Ball-Bearing Hinge Color, Q-Lon compression Weather-stripping and Rubber Door Sweep. Lock Prep included. Left or Right Hand Door Swing. Single or Double Bored. 2 1/8" diameter hole(s), w/ 2 3/4" backset, 5 1/2" spread.
Coast Guard Ave, South Kingstown, RI
Coast Guard Ave, South Kingstown, RI
Stephen Sullivan Inc.Stephen Sullivan Inc.
Stephen Sullivan Inc.
Medium sized farmhouse front door in Providence with beige walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Leslie
Leslie
Meschi Construction Inc.Meschi Construction Inc.
Small classic front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Forest Trees 3D Private Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry D
Forest Trees 3D Private Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry D
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
Double Front Entry
Double Front Entry
Garden State RetractablesGarden State Retractables
This craftsman style home has a beautiful front entry. In order to keep the front doors beauty the homeowners added Phantom Screens to the doors to preserve the look of the door but allow for insect free ventilation when needed.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
A for-market house finished in 2021. The house sits on a narrow, hillside lot overlooking the Square below. photography: Viktor Ramos
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Cincinnati with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a wood ceiling.
New Dwelling Surf Coast
New Dwelling Surf Coast
Baker Drofenik Architects Pty LtdBaker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd
front door centred on tree
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Black & Wood
Black & Wood
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Cornelius Family Home update
Cornelius Family Home update
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Welcome home! A New wooden door with glass panes, new sconce, planters and door mat adds gorgeous curb appeal to this Cornelius home. The privacy glass allows natural light into the home and the warmth of real wood is always a show stopper. Taller planters give height to the plants on either side of the door. The clean lines of the sconce update the overall aesthetic.

Affordable Front Door Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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