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Craftsman Style
Craftsman Style
James Witt HomesJames Witt Homes
Tribute to Greene and Greene Craftsman Style
Classic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a glass front door.
Menlo Park Remodel
Menlo Park Remodel
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri Photography
Contemporary entrance in San Francisco.
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography
Photo of a large midcentury front door in New Orleans with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, red floors and a vaulted ceiling.
The Ellington at Creekside Meadows
The Ellington at Creekside Meadows
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This 2-story home with inviting front porch includes a 3-car garage and mudroom entry complete with convenient built-in lockers. Stylish hardwood flooring in the foyer extends to the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. To the front of the home a formal living room is adjacent to the dining room with elegant tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. A butler’s pantry off of the dining area leads to the kitchen and breakfast area. The well-appointed kitchen features quartz countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry and a spacious pantry. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the deck and back yard via sliding glass doors. The great room is open to the breakfast area and kitchen and includes a gas fireplace featuring stone surround and shiplap detail. Also on the 1st floor is a study with coffered ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts a spacious raised rec room and a convenient laundry room in addition to 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The owner’s suite with tray ceiling in the bedroom, includes a private bathroom with tray ceiling, quartz vanity tops, a freestanding tub, and a 5’ tile shower.
Oakland Park Lot 231
Oakland Park Lot 231
J&J BuildingJ&J Building
Photo of a medium sized rural foyer in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
the atrium style entry was re-tiled in a matte light charcoal large format square tile. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Modern Residence – Eagle, Idaho Foothills
Modern Residence – Eagle, Idaho Foothills
GravitasGravitas
This contemporary modern home is set in the north foothills of Eagle, Idaho. Views of horses and vineyards sweep across the valley from the open living plan and spacious outdoor living areas. Mono pitch & butterfly metal roofs give this home a contemporary feel while setting it unobtrusively into the hillside. Surrounded by natural and fire-wise landscaping, the untreated metal siding, beams, and roof supports will weather into the natural hues of the desert sage and grasses. Photo Credit: Joshua Roper Photography.
Modern Residence
Modern Residence
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Adrian Gregorutti
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, a glass front door and a double front door.
Woods Hole - Falmouth, MA - Private Residence
Woods Hole - Falmouth, MA - Private Residence
C.H. Newton Builders, IncC.H. Newton Builders, Inc
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Boston with a single front door.
Sweetbay Farmhouse
Sweetbay Farmhouse
Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
Photography by Ron Blunt Photography, Hedgesville, West Virginia
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in DC Metro.
Casa De Compo
Casa De Compo
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
This is an example of a modern entrance in New York.
Mountain Chalet - Timber Frame
Mountain Chalet - Timber Frame
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Rustic entrance in Other.
Création - Ecurie Mathy
Création - Ecurie Mathy
Flávia de MelloFlávia de Mello
Jean-François Dréan
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other.
B- Line Medium 001 | entry
B- Line Medium 001 | entry
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
Photo of a modern front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Daumesnil Paris 12
Daumesnil Paris 12
SMIRNOVA INTERIORSSMIRNOVA INTERIORS
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Portola Residence, Benni Amadi Interiors
Portola Residence, Benni Amadi Interiors
Benni Amadi InteriorsBenni Amadi Interiors
Lauren Edith Andersen
Inspiration for a traditional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Masonite Modern Fiberglass Entry Doors
Masonite Modern Fiberglass Entry Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Modern white homefront featuring exterior fiberglass door with square Spotlights and "Electric Glow" paint
Photo of a modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Mud Room Wall Unit
Mud Room Wall Unit
Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage of SeattleTailored Living featuring PremierGarage of Seattle
With each child having his/her own space to hang their book bag, coats, and accessories there will be no more piles on the floor.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Seattle with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
One of the hottest trends in the real estate markets is blending traditional architecture and contemporary finishes. This home is the prime example. The Mediterranean architecture and contemporary wrought iron door come together to make for a beautiful home.

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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