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Cherry Hill Family Room Update
Cherry Hill Family Room Update
EASYdesignsEASYdesigns
Taupe and Neutrals create a warm and cozy Family Room. Hunter Douglas fabric verticals are topped with a custom made cornice. Taupe England sectional provides plenty of seating and is complimented by a Kelly Clarkson small ottoman. Alcott Hill TV console grounds the wall mounted TV and provides a pop of color.
Mudroom
Mudroom
The Closet ButlerThe Closet Butler
The Closet Butler
Design ideas for a boot room in Salt Lake City with ceramic flooring and a dark wood front door.
Parade of Homes 2014
Parade of Homes 2014
Surroundings InteriorsSurroundings Interiors
Fun pops of color give any space a brighter feeling
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mulhouse
Mulhouse
Leonore GrecLeonore Grec
L'entrée est totalement transformée également par le renforcement du côté sombre et le prolongement d'un carrelage à cabochon.
This is an example of a small classic hallway in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Скандинавский Прихожая
Скандинавский Прихожая
Inspiration for a small scandinavian entrance in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Welcoming Entryway and Powder Room
Welcoming Entryway and Powder Room
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks The foyer establishes the home’s high-design approach, with bronze sconces and deep, chocolate-y gray brown walls in the neutral powder room located by the front door and main living area.
Classic Brick and Cedar Farmhouse
Classic Brick and Cedar Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
New entry door into open concept living / dining
New entry door into open concept living / dining
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
Photo: Amy Nowak-Palmerini
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
"Инстаграмная" студия в зеленых тонах
"Инстаграмная" студия в зеленых тонах
Маргарита Иванова / АрхиТочкаМаргарита Иванова / АрхиТочка
В прихожей расположился вместительный шкаф для одежды. Встроенная светодиодная подсветка в потолке, переходящая на стену, "ведет" гостей в жилую часть квартиры
Bruce and Nancy's Berkeley Pad
Bruce and Nancy's Berkeley Pad
New AvenueNew Avenue
Door to the workshop and storage room.
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Farmhouse - Northbrook, IL
Contemporary Farmhouse - Northbrook, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
This unique London maid’s brass pull-bell is a hit with every one who comes to the door.
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
rin 木造平屋住宅のゲストハウスへのリフォーム
rin 木造平屋住宅のゲストハウスへのリフォーム
荻津郁夫建築設計事務所荻津郁夫建築設計事務所
satoshi asakawa
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with purple walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
家族を迎え入れる玄関
家族を迎え入れる玄関
國分大輔建築設計事務所國分大輔建築設計事務所
Photo of a medium sized modern hallway in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Stanford Avenue
Stanford Avenue
Yates DesygnYates Desygn
Yates Desygn styled this beautiful, park cities home, using all the clients existing furniture and accessories, creating a warm and inviting home for the client and their guests.
Front Entrance Deck in Sanctuary Lakes
Front Entrance Deck in Sanctuary Lakes
Fix-a-RooFix-a-Roo
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Melbourne with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
une bastide entièrement rénovée
une bastide entièrement rénovée
Le Ven Cécile / LevendesignLe Ven Cécile / Levendesign
Une bastide rénovée entièrement afin de lui donner plus de cacher et de caractère avec une pose de pierre d'Egypte qui amène de la douceur et de la chaleur à l'ensemble de la maison. L'entrée a été travaillée de telle sorte à permettre aux propriétaires de pouvoir y poser et ranger les affaires de l'ensemble de la famille.
Fotografo B&B • Casa Caldaie
Fotografo B&B • Casa Caldaie
Ulisse AlbiatiUlisse Albiati
Committenti: Fabio & Ilaria. Ripresa fotografica: impiego obiettivo 50mm su pieno formato; macchina su treppiedi con allineamento ortogonale dell'inquadratura; impiego luce naturale esistente con l'ausilio di luci flash e luci continue 5500°K. Post-produzione: aggiustamenti base immagine; fusione manuale di livelli con differente esposizione per produrre un'immagine ad alto intervallo dinamico ma realistica; rimozione elementi di disturbo. Obiettivo commerciale: realizzazione fotografie di complemento ad annunci su siti web di affitti come Airbnb, Booking, eccetera; pubblicità su social network.
Classic Brick and Cedar Farmhouse
Classic Brick and Cedar Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Medium sized country foyer in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Indian Harbour Beach Details
Indian Harbour Beach Details
Bella Bnb Design CompanyBella Bnb Design Company
JG Neal
Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Orlando with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
My Three Sons Professional Painting
My Three Sons Professional Painting
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
This is an example of a small classic front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Budget Entrance with a Dark 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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