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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.
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
Salmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake CitySalmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake City
Front Entry tower
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean vestibule in San Diego with yellow walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Vancouver with a single front door, concrete flooring, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Stanford Net-Zero Energy Home
Stanford Net-Zero Energy Home
JOURNEY HOME INTERIORSJOURNEY HOME INTERIORS
Design ideas for a large modern front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Ca'n Baula
Ca'n Baula
LF91LF91
Mauricio Fuertes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Other with a light wood front door, beige walls and a single front door.
Morley Residence
Morley Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a large modern front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a light wood front door.
土間空間
土間空間
小笠原建築研究室小笠原建築研究室
玄関ポーチより続いて淡路の窯変タイルを敷き詰めた土間空間．東側のお庭と掃き出し窓を全開することで一体化するエントランス空間です．そこは単なる三和土ではなく多目的に使える半屋外空間のようなユニークな場所．無垢の梁にハンモックを下げてくつろぎや遊びの場にもなります．内部空間と続く大きな開口部には引き込みの雪見障子を設置し，開ければ土間空間を介して庭まで繋がる広がりを感じさせる心地良い住まいです． Photo：笹の倉舎/笹倉洋平
Трехкомнатная квартира с санузлом при спальне
Трехкомнатная квартира с санузлом при спальне
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
STARWOOD ESTATES
STARWOOD ESTATES
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Phoenix with a stable front door, a light wood front door, brown walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Elk Ridge Passive House
Elk Ridge Passive House
UserUser
Glo European Windows A7 series was carefully selected for the Elk Ridge Passive House because of their High Solar Heat Gain Coefficient which allows the home to absorb free solar heat, and a low U-value to retain this heat once the sunsets. The A7 windows were an excellent choice for durability and the ability to remain resilient in the harsh winter climate. Glo’s European hardware ensures smooth operation for fresh air and ventilation. The A7 windows from Glo were an easy choice for the Elk Ridge Passive House project. Gabe Border Photography
Grand Entrance
Grand Entrance
Art a la Carte DesignsArt a la Carte Designs
Grand entry features reclaimed ancient pavers from European castles, side lights featuring hand blown tri-colored amber rondels that create a romantic and warm welcome through the massive, hand carved 10 foot entrance doors as you enter into the living room and pool beyond.
Yakima, WA
Yakima, WA
Summit Log & Timber HomesSummit Log & Timber Homes
This is an example of a rustic porch in Boise with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Bellino - Pacific Palisades
Bellino - Pacific Palisades
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Cloverhill Farm
Cloverhill Farm
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
Architecture as a Backdrop for Living™ ©2015 Carol Kurth Architecture, PC www.carolkurtharchitects.com (914) 234-2595 | Bedford, NY Photography by Peter Krupenye Construction by Legacy Construction Northeast
barrio historico house
barrio historico house
HK ASSOCIATESHK ASSOCIATES
Bill Timmerman
Inspiration for a small modern front door in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Village House
Village House
Glow Design GroupGlow Design Group
Entry to the Village house by GLOw design group. Photo by Jack Lovel
This is an example of a medium sized rural front door in Melbourne with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Whidbey Island Modern Cottage
Whidbey Island Modern Cottage
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Seattle with a single front door, a light wood front door and light hardwood flooring.
Modern Remodel
Modern Remodel
JMB Architect, LTD.JMB Architect, LTD.
Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
Contemporary front door in Chicago with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.

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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