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Brown Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Minnetonka Shingle-Style
Minnetonka Shingle-Style
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
Photography: Susan Gilmore Contractor: Choice Wood Company Interior Design: Billy Beson Company Landscape Architect: Damon Farber Project Size: 4000+ SF (First Floor + Second Floor)
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
MR.MITCHELLMR.MITCHELL
The warmth and character of Australian Spotted Gum beautifully partners superb Lichen Slate tiles throughout the interior and exterior of this coastal Victorian home. Quality finishes and hidden technology make this a truly inspiring and livable family home.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Portland Maine.
West Dry Creek Residence
West Dry Creek Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a country entrance in San Francisco with a glass front door.
Rush Lake 2 - Screened Walkway
Rush Lake 2 - Screened Walkway
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Minneapolis with a stable front door and red floors.
Katie Rosenfeld Interiors
Katie Rosenfeld Interiors
Michael J. Lee PhotographyMichael J. Lee Photography
Copyright Michael J. Lee Photography LLC 2012
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Boston with a green front door.
Covered Entry Porch
Covered Entry Porch
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Russ Tyson
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Boston with a single front door and a glass front door.
Bernal Heights Private Residence
Bernal Heights Private Residence
Jace ArchitectureJace Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a glass front door.
3814/3816 NE 8TH AVE, PORTLAND OR
3814/3816 NE 8TH AVE, PORTLAND OR
Dana Austin Griggs | Real Estate GroupDana Austin Griggs | Real Estate Group
This modern townhome infill project was a huge success. One unit sold prior to hitting the market and the other sold with in just a few days after completion. It brought a sprinkle of modern into a vintage neighborhood in the heart of Portland. It was a pleasure working with George Hale of H Hudson Homes on such a successful project.
Ipswich
Ipswich
Jason McNamara PhotographyJason McNamara Photography
Jason McNamara
This is an example of a traditional porch in Brisbane with a single front door and a glass front door.
Ocean Views Aplenty: California
Ocean Views Aplenty: California
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
Featuring ocean views aplenty courtesy of Western Window Systems, this mid-century coastal residence in Santa Barbara, California, is a remodel from Allen Associates Construction. In addition to adding more square footage and making the home more energy efficient, Allen Associates Construction utilized custom door and window systems from Western to support one of the project’s key goals: “creating ocean views from every space both inside and out.” Photo by Western Window Systems
Cabin porch
Cabin porch
Color, Form & SpaceColor, Form & Space
This is an example of a rustic front door in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Cortes
Cortes
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Seattle with concrete flooring.
Wharf House
Wharf House
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Rob Karosis
This is an example of a coastal boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls.
Energy Efficient Home
Energy Efficient Home
MCAS - Max Capocaccia Architecture StudioMCAS - Max Capocaccia Architecture Studio
Baptiste Marconnet
Design ideas for a nautical hallway in Christchurch with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Tantalus Range
Tantalus Range
Potts Design & Co.Potts Design & Co.
Hyperfocal Studios
This is an example of a rustic front door in Vancouver with a double front door and a white front door.

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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