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Blue Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Hill Country Custom Home
Hill Country Custom Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Stone columns, wood beam details, and large windows add interest to the front elevation of this Texas transitional house. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Villa Entrance - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in Orange County with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Encinitas Residence Remodel - Entry
Encinitas Residence Remodel - Entry
atelier KSatelier KS
The new entry is wrapped in wood for an inviting feeling.
Inspiration for a modern front door in San Diego with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Corona del Mar Mixed Transitional
Corona del Mar Mixed Transitional
RDM General ContractorsRDM General Contractors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Punctilious Post and Beam
Punctilious Post and Beam
Kettle River Timberworks Ltd.Kettle River Timberworks Ltd.
This Vancouver residence was all about attention to detail. A highly involved client and close partnering with Peter Rose Architects and general contractor, Feature Projects, made this project challenging and satisfying. Kettle River Timberworks provided detail design, fabrication and installation of the heavy timber elements including the exterior brackets, timber and steel staircase and a spectacular heavy timber door. Photo Credit: Dom Koric
J2
J2
Assemblage StudioAssemblage Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Las Vegas with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
Porebski ArchitectsPorebski Architects
Porebski Architects, Photo: Conor Quinn
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Sydney with grey walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Sundance Preserve
Sundance Preserve
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Doors
Modern Doors
Modern FabricationModern Fabrication
Walnut Door with Floating Panel in 1/2" Glass
Medium sized modern front door in Salt Lake City with a single front door, white walls, a medium wood front door and concrete flooring.
Today's Vintage Farmhouse
Today's Vintage Farmhouse
UserUser
Today’s Vintage Farmhouse by KCS Estates is the perfect pairing of the elegance of simpler times with the sophistication of today’s design sensibility. Nestled in Homestead Valley this home, located at 411 Montford Ave Mill Valley CA, is 3,383 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. And features a great room with vaulted, open truss ceilings, chef’s kitchen, private master suite, office, spacious family room, and lawn area. All designed with a timeless grace that instantly feels like home. A natural oak Dutch door leads to the warm and inviting great room featuring vaulted open truss ceilings flanked by a white-washed grey brick fireplace and chef’s kitchen with an over sized island. The Farmhouse’s sliding doors lead out to the generously sized upper porch with a steel fire pit ideal for casual outdoor living. And it provides expansive views of the natural beauty surrounding the house. An elegant master suite and private home office complete the main living level. 411 Montford Ave Mill Valley CA Presented by Melissa Crawford
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Grabill Windows & DoorsGrabill Windows & Doors
This luxury mountain home features Grabill's Aluminum Clad products throughout. The custom windows and doors are crafted of stained rift sawn white oak on the interior with aluminum cladding on the exterior. Guests are welcomed into the stone foyer by a 9 ft. horizontal plank pivot entry door with a custom patina bronze inlay. Various window and door configurations create a unique one-of-a-kind design that captures stunning views of the Carson Range. The great room is highlighted by a pocketing sliding door that expands nearly 19 ft. wide and disappears into the adjacent wall. When fully open, this seamless transition to the exterior blurs the lines of indoor and outdoor living.
Midtown - American Foursquare
Midtown - American Foursquare
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Photography by Jeff Herr
This is an example of a classic entrance in Atlanta with a medium wood front door.
Banks Street
Banks Street
Red Dot StudioRed Dot Studio
Photo of a medium sized modern vestibule in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
This is an example of a large coastal foyer in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Roncesvalles House
Roncesvalles House
Roundabout Studio Inc.Roundabout Studio Inc.
Mudroom
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Toronto with slate flooring, black floors, white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Leader Design StudioLeader Design Studio
Ryan Gamma Photography
Large world-inspired front door in Tampa with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Amber Frederiksen Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with travertine flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Grand Front Entrance
Grand Front Entrance
Desert Star ConstructionDesert Star Construction
Greeted by a beautiful limestone archway leading into this Enchanted Retreat, guests and residents will feel welcomed by the plethora of colorful flowers and beautiful fountain in this round-about driveway. Plantation shutters allow the glow of interior lights to trickle out into the evening, while perfectly placed palm trees frame the exterior of this home.

Blue Entrance with a Medium 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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