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Keon House
Keon House
Demardi.Demardi.
Photo of a small front door in Melbourne with a single front door and a blue front door.
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214
Minnesota Mountain Modern
Minnesota Mountain Modern
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Medium sized contemporary front door in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Квартира-шкатулка Жк Sreda(фото)
Квартира-шкатулка Жк Sreda(фото)
Наталья Преображенская | Бюро «Уютная Квартира»Наталья Преображенская | Бюро «Уютная Квартира»
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with a single front door, a white front door, white walls and beige floors.
Landon Two Story Plan
Landon Two Story Plan
Rob Washam Construction, Inc.Rob Washam Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rural front door in Kansas City with a single front door and a black front door.
Квартира на Боевской улице
Квартира на Боевской улице
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
фотограф: Василий Буланов
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Moscow with yellow walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Everwood - Modern Ranch
Everwood - Modern Ranch
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Brad DeHaan Homes Photographer: Brad Gillette Every day feels like a celebration in this stylish design that features a main level floor plan perfect for both entertaining and convenient one-level living. The distinctive transitional exterior welcomes friends and family with interesting peaked rooflines, stone pillars, stucco details and a symmetrical bank of windows. A three-car garage and custom details throughout give this compact home the appeal and amenities of a much-larger design and are a nod to the Craftsman and Mediterranean designs that influenced this updated architectural gem. A custom wood entry with sidelights match the triple transom windows featured throughout the house and echo the trim and features seen in the spacious three-car garage. While concentrated on one main floor and a lower level, there is no shortage of living and entertaining space inside. The main level includes more than 2,100 square feet, with a roomy 31 by 18-foot living room and kitchen combination off the central foyer that’s perfect for hosting parties or family holidays. The left side of the floor plan includes a 10 by 14-foot dining room, a laundry and a guest bedroom with bath. To the right is the more private spaces, with a relaxing 11 by 10-foot study/office which leads to the master suite featuring a master bath, closet and 13 by 13-foot sleeping area with an attractive peaked ceiling. The walkout lower level offers another 1,500 square feet of living space, with a large family room, three additional family bedrooms and a shared bath.
Country ranch home
Country ranch home
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of IndianapolisLighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis
Low voltage path lights were used to illuminate the walkway to the entrance of this beautiful one story home in the country. Soft lighting was added to graze the walls and roofline of the home and show of its amazing details.
New Stanley Project
New Stanley Project
Livingston Interiors, Inc.Livingston Interiors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
206 Beachwood Ln
206 Beachwood Ln
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Regina Puckett
Inspiration for a nautical front door in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
N Maney Avenue
N Maney Avenue
J Taylor DesignsJ Taylor Designs
Photo of a medium sized rural front door in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
Masterpiece Doors & Shutters Eyebrow Radius Top - Orleans Panel Design - Winterlake Glass - Finished in Rustic Distressed Walnut www.masterpiecedoors.com 678-894-1450
Entry porch
Entry porch
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Original cedar siding below vinyl could not be salvaged, and was replaced with Hardie "Artisan Plank" fiber cement siding with 4" exposure. New carriage house batten doors have beadboard facing, and open outward on strap hinges. Handmade brick was used for porch.
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and porcelain flooring.
Трешка для семьи и двух кошек
Трешка для семьи и двух кошек
Лабодина ВалентинаЛабодина Валентина
Реализованный проект прихожей. Фотографии. В прихожей было важно реализовать несколько задач: 1. Разместить и скрыть от глаз кошачий туалет. Все догадались где он? 2. Сделать две зоны для хранения верхней одежды и обуви - открытую и закрытую - ежедневное и сезонное использование. 3. Создать место хранения мелочевки и счетов. Стена рядом с входной дверью, наиболее уязвима к повреждению, поэтому ее было решено отделать ламинатом, а не оставлять белой. В качестве плинтуса на этой стене также было решено использовать более практичный цвет и материал.
401 State Street
401 State Street
Greenbaum Home FurnishingsGreenbaum Home Furnishings
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Grover Condos
Grover Condos
Mezger HomesMezger Homes
This is an example of a small farmhouse front door in Austin with a single front door and a glass front door.
Orange Front Door
Orange Front Door
Voorhees Design ChatsworthVoorhees Design Chatsworth
This front entry door is 48" wide and features a 36" tall Stainless Steel Handle. It is a 3 lite door with white laminated glass, while the sidelite is done in clear glass. It is painted in a burnt orange color on the outside, while the interior is painted black.
Entry Door
Entry Door
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Entry door and powder room as part of Chevy Chase Washington DC bungalow renovation.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and medium hardwood flooring.

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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