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Roozen Residence
Roozen Residence
Dale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd ArchitectureDale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd Architecture
Photography by Ashley Jones-Evans
Photo of a large modern front door in Sydney with concrete flooring and a single front door.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
Johnson BermanJohnson Berman
This Mid-Century Modern residence was infused with rich paint colors and accent lighting to enhance the owner’s modern American furniture and art collections. Large expanses of glass were added to provide views to the new garden entry. All Photographs: Erik Kvalsvik
Painted Timber porch, doors and windows T J Ross
Painted Timber porch, doors and windows T J Ross
T J Ross (Joiners) LtdT J Ross (Joiners) Ltd
Contemporary entrance in Other.
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
Under Stair Storage and Bench
Under Stair Storage and Bench
Frome InteriorsFrome Interiors
Shaker style, traditional hallway storage with wall panelling and an oak bench. Pull out storage for coats and shoes with a small cupboard to hide electrical equipment. Oak shoe bench with storage underneath.
Buckhead Remodel
Buckhead Remodel
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Photo of a traditional boot room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Rift White Oak Beaded inset
Rift White Oak Beaded inset
Wende Woodworking LLCWende Woodworking LLC
Back hall garage entry Hale navy recessed panel doors with satin brass hardware
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Kansas City with ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Build, Renovation & Interiors
Build, Renovation & Interiors
Build AbodeBuild Abode
Photo of a contemporary entrance in London.
Inverness Custom Home Remodel
Inverness Custom Home Remodel
Hardin Builders, Inc.Hardin Builders, Inc.
Photo of a country entrance in Chicago.
Athens - Five Points
Athens - Five Points
Alan Clark Architects, LLCAlan Clark Architects, LLC
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Atlanta.
Less Is More
Less Is More
Joe CasalenaJoe Casalena
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Miami with a single front door and a glass front door.
Montemar Exterior Remodeling
Montemar Exterior Remodeling
Top Shelf ConstructionTop Shelf Construction
Design ideas for a country front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Andria Fromm InteriorsAndria Fromm Interiors
Ruby and Peach Photography
Photo of a traditional entrance in Nashville.
Appartement Paris 18
Appartement Paris 18
Anabel Messens ArchitecteAnabel Messens Architecte
Anaïs Nieto
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
216 33rd Street - Balboa Peninsula
216 33rd Street - Balboa Peninsula
SAILHOUSESAILHOUSE
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front door in Orange County with a stable front door, an orange front door, white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
Cohassett Project
Cohassett Project
Willisland Design WorksWillisland Design Works
Willis Daniels
This is an example of a retro front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Mitre Ash Roller blinds from the House Beautiful Roller blind collection by Hill
Mitre Ash Roller blinds from the House Beautiful Roller blind collection by Hill
HillarysHillarys
Mitre Ash Roller blind from the House Beautiful Roller blind collection by Hillarys. Find out more about the collection here - https://www.hillarys.co.uk/housebeautiful/roller-blinds/
Coastal Ranch
Coastal Ranch
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Jim Brady Architectural Photography
This is an example of a rural entrance in San Diego.
White House Beaumaris
White House Beaumaris
In2 Pty LtdIn2 Pty Ltd
Dean Schmedig Photographer
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Melbourne with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Blue Entrance 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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