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Budget Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Our old house main living areas
Our old house main living areas
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab photography
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Home in the Mountains
Home in the Mountains
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Clear Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a small rustic front door in Charlotte with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
White tiles in kitchen splashback, looking into sun room porch with OSB wall and ceiling lining. Painted weatherboards. Hardwood upstand counter with waterfall edge.
Open concept basement walkin
Open concept basement walkin
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
These recessed floor grills stop a lot of dirt and germs from coming into the home. Industrial grade and ready to take on life. Used commercially by Tim Horton's, Canadian Tire, Shopper's Drug Mart, Home Depot and many others.
Modern Farmhouse Style Entryway
Modern Farmhouse Style Entryway
ITECTDESIGN LLC.ITECTDESIGN LLC.
this modern farmhouse style entryway design features a subtle geometric wallpaper design that adds enough depths that don't outshine the central element being the beautiful round farmhouse style natural wood decorated with a simple display of various glass vases table topped by this gorgeously sophisticated brass and glass chandelier. This combination of material adds beauty sophistication and class to this entryway.
Coastal Mudroom
Coastal Mudroom
Andrea Jacoby Interiors LLCAndrea Jacoby Interiors LLC
Coastal Mudroom
Small classic vestibule in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Gear Loft
Gear Loft
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Photo of a small rustic boot room in Seattle with grey floors, wood walls, brown walls, concrete flooring, a glass front door, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Oasis Tiny Home Circle Windows
Oasis Tiny Home Circle Windows
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
Three bubble windows give light and unique detail to the staircase. These windows are marketed as "dog windows" to install in your fence so that your pup pop their head in to see around the way. The centerpiece and focal point to this tiny home living room is the grand circular-shaped window which is actually two half-moon windows jointed together where the mango woof bartop is placed. This acts as a work and dining space. Hanging plants elevate the eye and draw it upward to the high ceilings. Colors are kept clean and bright to expand the space. The loveseat folds out into a sleeper and the ottoman/bench lifts to offer more storage. The round rug mirrors the window adding consistency. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.
Caulfield South Renovation 2
Caulfield South Renovation 2
Field Design Studio Pty LtdField Design Studio Pty Ltd
Small contemporary front door in Melbourne with a single front door and a glass front door.
Designs Featuring Hunter Douglas
Designs Featuring Hunter Douglas
Hunter DouglasHunter Douglas
Design ideas for a small classic front door in New York with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Kathy
Kathy
JCJ Chavez Construction IncJCJ Chavez Construction Inc
jasonchavezphotography.com
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, travertine flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
After - Decorative Glass Door Inserts
After - Decorative Glass Door Inserts
Distinctive Glass InsertsDistinctive Glass Inserts
Decorative Glass Door Insert Installation In Midland, Ontario Using Our Winchester Model. Decorative Glass Door Inserts
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Montclair Modern
Montclair Modern
Nicole Benveniste Interior DesignNicole Benveniste Interior Design
Ilumus photography
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door, bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Artists Home
Artists Home
Suzanna SantostefanoSuzanna Santostefano
Hand painted mural in entryway
This is an example of a small eclectic foyer in Austin with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Sea Ranch Conifer Remodel
Sea Ranch Conifer Remodel
David Moulton AIADavid Moulton AIA
Bright turquoise barn doors conceal closets of different heights in the entry. searanchimages.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Point West
Point West
Staged for PerfectionStaged for Perfection
Funky turqouise entryway
Photo of a small beach style foyer in Houston with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Artists Home
Artists Home
Suzanna SantostefanoSuzanna Santostefano
Hand painted mural in entryway
Small bohemian foyer in Austin with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
Excel Door CorporationExcel Door Corporation
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Miami with a single front door and a glass front door.
California Bungalow
California Bungalow
CANVAS InteriorsCANVAS Interiors
Cribb Creative
Design ideas for a victorian entrance in Perth with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Kenwood
Kenwood
Linebox StudioLinebox Studio
Medium sized modern foyer in Ottawa with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.

Budget Entrance with a Glass 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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