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Blue Entrance with a Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Rebirth
Mid-Century Rebirth
Strening ArchitectsStrening Architects
Emily Hagopian Photography
Photo of a retro front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a red front door.
Greenbrier WV Vacation House
Greenbrier WV Vacation House
Justine M Kingham, AIAJustine M Kingham, AIA
Detail of front door. Jeff Wolfram, photography
Design ideas for a large country front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a red front door.
Front door close up - Halderman/Brooks Eichler
Front door close up - Halderman/Brooks Eichler
modern house architectsmodern house architects
©Assassi Productions 2013
Photo of a midcentury entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Pelican Residence
Pelican Residence
Malcolm Davis ArchitectureMalcolm Davis Architecture
Sea Ranch Images
This is an example of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Arcline Architecture - Entry, Front Door, Red
Arcline Architecture - Entry, Front Door, Red
Arcline ArchitectureArcline Architecture
Red double doors leading into an amazing home designed by Arcline Architecture.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Auckland with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a red front door, grey floors, white walls and a single front door.
Front Entry
Front Entry
CK ArchitectsCK Architects
Russell Campaigne, CK Architects
Traditional entrance in Bridgeport with a red front door.
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Medium sized classic front door in Chicago with a single front door and a red front door.
Four Bedroom Modern Stylish Detached House in Romney Marsh, Kent
Four Bedroom Modern Stylish Detached House in Romney Marsh, Kent
Smith Studios LtdSmith Studios Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Sussex with a single front door and a red front door.
Glen Park Residence
Glen Park Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
The first floor has the two-story entry with a red pivot door that was fabricated in Italy. Photography by Eric Laignel.
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The outside of the building received a ‘facelift’, with new window frames, colour palette, deck, facade lightling, downpipes and gutters. Keeping the existing timber floors, exterior roof cladding and wall cladding made this a cost effective, but radical transformation.
House in Woodland Hills
House in Woodland Hills
Ken Tanaka StudioKen Tanaka Studio
Design ideas for a small retro front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Moonshine Chalet
Moonshine Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
Covered front entry with Log Post and Beam details. Three car garage with carriage style wood doors.
Rustic front door in Other with brown walls, a double front door and a red front door.
8ft. Pulse Echo door painted Ravishing Red
8ft. Pulse Echo door painted Ravishing Red
UserUser
8ft. Therma-Tru Pulse Echo smooth fiberglass door painted Ravishing Red (2008-10) with Granite privacy and textured glass. Ravishing Red falls somewhere between bold red and quiet terracotta and the overall surrounding of the home will determine if this color is seen as vibrant or subdued. Expressive and creative homeowners like to use this unexpected color to show their optimistic style toward life.
Family Room & Exterior, Littleton
Family Room & Exterior, Littleton
Basnett Design-Build-RemodelBasnett Design-Build-Remodel
A Picture's Worth
Photo of a traditional entrance in Boston with a single front door and a red front door.
Galler of Homes Sales Center
Galler of Homes Sales Center
SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.
The Sales Center is located at the Gallery of Homes at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA. Crisply detailed with wood shingles and clapboard siding, this home speaks to the New England vernacular. The roof was clad with a sustainable rubber product (recycled automobile tires!) to mimic the look of a slate roof. Copper gutters and downspouts add refinement to the material palate. After the Sales Center was constructed, the "model home" was added to the adjacent property (also designed by SMOOK Architecture). Upon completion of the "model home," the Sales Center was converted into a two bedroom “in-law suite,” bringing the combined total area to approximately 5,000 SF. The two buildings are connected by a bridge. Check out the adjacent property in our Houzz portfolio, "Model House."
Harbortown Residence
Harbortown Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Spaulding
Expansive beach style front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Outdoor living in Palo Alto
Outdoor living in Palo Alto
Fernau & Hartman ArchitectsFernau & Hartman Architects
Photograph © Richard Barnes
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point
Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Stoney Brook Landscaping Location: Kittery Point, Kittery, ME, USA Chimney restoration and new chimney instillations. Pool patio, staircases, walkways and entries. This house was built in 1662 and the original fire place and chimney were restored. Photographed by: John Bedford Photography

Blue Entrance with a Red 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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