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Notting Hill Flat
Notting Hill Flat
SigmarSigmar
The floor has stone slabs in the middle, which is hard and durable, great for an entrance. The stone is edged with the same oak planks that flow through the rest of the house. The walls are painted in Sure Grey from the Damo collection, available at Sigmar. The woodwork is Cocoa, also from Damo.
Custom Home #1
Custom Home #1
Marteen Moore Interior PlanningMarteen Moore Interior Planning
A custom designed Gate, made of Copper, Iron and Stainless Steal. 3 copper geometric sconces to creating a sense of balance with the window that is on the left side.
Restored Federal Portico - Sea Captain's House
Restored Federal Portico - Sea Captain's House
Torrey Architecture, Inc.Torrey Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a large classic porch in Boston with a single front door, a black front door and yellow walls.
T Eatons Loft Entrance
T Eatons Loft Entrance
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
D&M Images
Photo of a traditional hallway in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
House on Lake Lanier
House on Lake Lanier
Ward Seymour & Associates ArchitectureWard Seymour & Associates Architecture
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Luxury Entrance Way
Luxury Entrance Way
WharfsideWharfside
Transform your hallway with made-to-order hallway cabinets with hidden coat racks, shoe cabinets, glove compartments, flush-fitting coat hooks and shoe racks. Hallways can be returned to pristine condition once hallway furniture is installed to help organise things. Available in Alder, Beech, Cherry, Oak and Walnut.
Danalda Residence
Danalda Residence
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
This is an example of a classic entrance in Los Angeles.
Warren Street Townhouse
Warren Street Townhouse
Ghislaine Viñas Interior DesignGhislaine Viñas Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a black front door, porcelain flooring and a feature wall.
Villa M
Villa M
UserUser
Thomas Herrmann
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Stuttgart with a single front door, a grey front door and grey walls.
Ridgewood Residence
Ridgewood Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Nestled in the established yet evolving Rollingwood area, this modern five-star green home responds to the unique challenges and opportunities offered by an infill lot environment and the broader context of the neighborhood and Austin. The program goals required utilizing sustainable design elements while emphasizing casual entertaining and the indoor /outdoor lifestyle of the Owner. A corridor view to the North, a western rear exposure, and a need for privacy from neighboring houses, inspires in a "Y"-shaped concept that focuses primarily toward the side rather than the rear of the property. Carefully placed glazing and a marriage of interior and exterior materials transition smoothly inside and out, while the pool sits snug against the house to create drama and flow to the exterior rooms of the rear court. Existing trees, thick masonry walls, and deep roof overhangs buffer the sun, while sustainable selections and concepts including rainwater harvesting result in an environmentally-friendly home within a cost-conscious budget. Andrew Pogue Photography
Park Shore
Park Shore
O'Guin Decorative FinishesO'Guin Decorative Finishes
Distressed Acrylic Plaster Walls in Foyer. Photographer Kim Sargent
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Ryann Ford
Photo of a mediterranean vestibule in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
New Residence | Berywn, PA
New Residence | Berywn, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a black front door.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
This is an example of a rural front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a black front door.
New House - Fairfield, CT
New House - Fairfield, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane - Tom Crane photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
James E. Moline Builders, Inc.James E. Moline Builders, Inc.
Photo by Ethington
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front door in Other with a black front door, white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Martis Camp
Martis Camp
Studio V Interior Architecture and DesignStudio V Interior Architecture and Design
Simple and refined rustic details surround this exterior door.
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Phoenix with a single front door and a black front door.
Upper West Side Apartment - Entry
Upper West Side Apartment - Entry
AJS DesignsAJS Designs
All Photos by Nikolas Koenig
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Texas Chic
Texas Chic
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Houston with a dark wood front door.
Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Polly Eltes
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in Gloucestershire with a black front door.

Black Doors Brown 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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