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Blue Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Cranks Rd , Culver City CA
Cranks Rd , Culver City CA
Green Works Construction & Design Inc.Green Works Construction & Design Inc.
This is an example of a modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Austin with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Avalon Residence
Avalon Residence
Haven Design WorkshopHaven Design Workshop
Large covered entry with stone, exposed timbers, wood soffits, and stamped concrete.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Seattle with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
サイエンスホームサイエンスホーム
木の葉の色づきに季節が感じられる趣ある玄関先
Photo of a world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Lake Forest Park Renovation
Lake Forest Park Renovation
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Rhoda House
Rhoda House
Mark A Silva, ArchitectMark A Silva, Architect
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Diego with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Descendant House
Descendant House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
This is an example of a midcentury entrance in Austin with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, brick walls and a feature wall.
KI-HOUSE
KI-HOUSE
今井賢悟建築設計工房今井賢悟建築設計工房
Small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Larchmont Village House
Larchmont Village House
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
View of back mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Snow Country Timber Frame
Snow Country Timber Frame
MossCreekMossCreek
Custom Designed by MossCreek. This true timber frame home is perfectly suited for its location. The timber frame adds the warmth of wood to the house, while also allowing numerous windows to let the sun in during Spring and Summer. Craftsman styling mixes with sleek design elements throughout the home, and the large two story great room features soaring timber frame trusses, with the timber frame gracefully curving through every room of this beautiful, and elegant vacation home. Photos: Roger Wade
Alpenchic
Alpenchic
UserUser
Ein weiteres optisches Augenmerk ist die Beleuchtung an der Haustüre. Traditionelle Holzhaustüre vereint sich mit modernem Licht.
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Other with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey walls and concrete flooring.
Ozone Extension/Renovation
Ozone Extension/Renovation
Liz Prater Design HomeLiz Prater Design Home
Dmax Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Perth with a single front door and a light wood front door.
土間玄関見返り
土間玄関見返り
小笠原建築研究室小笠原建築研究室
エントランスの紅葉が目隠しにも
World-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, medium hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Sellwood Home Addition
Sellwood Home Addition
Hammer & HandHammer & Hand
H&H and Marty Buckenmeyer of Buckenmeyer Architecture teamed up to build a 460 SF addition to a Sellwood Cape Cod home for three generations of a growing family. H&H removed a small garage and built the “landlord suite” in its place. The team converted the back bedroom of the main house into a living room with a kitchenette while the new addition contains a bedroom and walk-in closet. H&H also reconfigured the driveway to make room for both families’ cars. Photography by Jeff Amram Photography.
Compo Beach House - Westport, CT
Compo Beach House - Westport, CT
Freestyle RestyleFreestyle Restyle
Airy and soothing, an artfully eclectic beach home on The Connecticut Sound
This is an example of a medium sized nautical hallway in New York with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, grey walls, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Paseo Del Mar
Paseo Del Mar
Domani Architecture + Planning Inc.Domani Architecture + Planning Inc.
Large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
GravitasGravitas
Stunning mountain side home overlooking McCall and Payette Lake. This home is 5000 SF on three levels with spacious outdoor living to take in the views. A hybrid timber frame home with hammer post trusses and copper clad windows. Super clients, a stellar lot, along with HOA and civil challenges all come together in the end to create some wonderful spaces. Joshua Roper Photography
Snowy Elk Lodge | Exterior Entry
Snowy Elk Lodge | Exterior Entry
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Heidi Long, Longviews Studios, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Denver with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Blue Entrance with a Light Wood 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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