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Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Rural entrance in Minneapolis.
MEADOW HOUSE
MEADOW HOUSE
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
Entry Stair Hall with gallery wall, view to Living Room with gilded citrus peel wall sculpture. Interior Architecture + Design by Lisa Tharp. Photography by Michael J. Lee
Exteriors | Facades
Exteriors | Facades
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Mark Tanner Photography
Large traditional front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a black front door.
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Audubon Park Addition
Audubon Park Addition
Bethany Adams InteriorsBethany Adams Interiors
Photo of a traditional entrance in Louisville.
Modern Home Interior Ideas
Modern Home Interior Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
A Modern Home is not complete without Modern Front Doors to match. These are Belleville Double Water Glass Doors and are a great option for privacy while still allowing in natural light. Exterior Doors: BLS-217-113-3C Interior Door: HHLG Baseboard: 314MUL-5 Casing: 139MUL-SC Check out more at ELandELWoodProducts.com
Mid-Century in Carefree | Front Entry
Mid-Century in Carefree | Front Entry
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
ArtichokeArtichoke
A country house boot room designed to complement a Flemish inspired bespoke kitchen in the same property. The doors and drawers were set back within the frame to add detail, and the sink was carved from basalt. Primary materials: Hand painted tulipwood, Italian basalt, lost wax cast ironmongery.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Medium sized country boot room in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Leckhampton Road
Leckhampton Road
Completion Interior Design & ArchitectureCompletion Interior Design & Architecture
CLOAKROOM / BOOTROOM. This imposing, red brick, Victorian villa has wonderful proportions, so we had a great skeleton to work with. Formally quite a dark house, we used a bright colour scheme, introduced new lighting and installed plantation shutters throughout. The brief was for it to be beautifully stylish at the same time as being somewhere the family can relax. We also converted part of the double garage into a music studio for the teenage boys - complete with sound proofing!
Eagle Hills
Eagle Hills
P. Scinta Designs, LLCP. Scinta Designs, LLC
Jim Decker
Photo of a classic entrance in Las Vegas with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Knickerbocker GroupKnickerbocker Group
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Portland Maine with a stable front door.
Bifolds Twyford Herefordshire
Bifolds Twyford Herefordshire
Discovery Kitchens & JoineryDiscovery Kitchens & Joinery
This replaced some very old aluminium sliding doors with failing mechanism. Because this is the front entrance to the house so the right hand leaf operates as a normal door. But with a flick of four bolts they will all fold back, opening up the front of the house making the inside space connect with the outdoors. Paint work is black on the outside and oak colour on the inside this dual colours is an optional extra on all our work. Standard finish is the same inside and out.
Field Cottage, Holybourne, Hampshire
Field Cottage, Holybourne, Hampshire
RP SuperstructuresRP Superstructures
New porch, all elements manufactured in the RP Superstructures workshop.
Large country front door in Hampshire with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Lauzon Wood FloorsLauzon Wood Floors
This beautiful entry features Lauzon's Natural hardwood flooring from the Estate Series. This magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series will enhance your decor with its marvelous gray color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Winsome ConstructionWinsome Construction
The yellow front door provides a welcoming touch to the covered porch.
Large country front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Boot Room, Cheshire
Boot Room, Cheshire
ArtichokeArtichoke
Emma Lewis
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Cheshire with limestone flooring, multi-coloured walls, a white front door and grey floors.
Tuscan / California
Tuscan / California
ARTOARTO
While ARTO products are made in Los Angeles County, California, we are happy to ship our product worldwide! We work onsite with concrete, terra-cotta and ceramic. We build brick, tile and architectural elements for residential and commercial environments. We pride ourselves on providing perfectly imperfect product that gives a feel of rustic elegance.
Davonport Living Spaces
Davonport Living Spaces
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a medium sized country boot room in Essex with brown walls and a green front door.
Sandal
Sandal
Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.
Inspiration for a large rural front door in Other with a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.

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!
Classic English Boot Room | Ashurst House
Classic English Boot Room | Ashurst House
Humphrey MunsonHumphrey Munson
A curious quirk of the long-standing popularity of open plan kitchen /dining spaces is the need to incorporate boot rooms into kitchen re-design plans. We all know that open plan kitchen – dining rooms are absolutely perfect for modern family living but the downside is that for every wall knocked through, precious storage space is lost, which can mean that clutter inevitably ensues. Designating an area just off the main kitchen, ideally near the back entrance, which incorporates storage and a cloakroom is the ideal placement for a boot room. For families whose focus is on outdoor pursuits, incorporating additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers will always prove invaluable particularly during the colder months. A well-designed boot room is not just about storage though, it’s about creating a practical space that suits the needs of the whole family while keeping the design aesthetic in line with the rest of the project. With tall cupboards and under seating storage, it’s easy to pack away things that you don’t use on a daily basis but require from time to time, but what about everyday items you need to hand? Incorporating artisan shelves with coat pegs ensures that coats and jackets are easily accessible when coming in and out of the home and also provides additional storage above for bulkier items like cricket helmets or horse-riding hats. In terms of ensuring continuity and consistency with the overall project design, we always recommend installing the same cabinetry design and hardware as the main kitchen, however, changing the paint choices to reflect a change in light and space is always an excellent idea; thoughtful consideration of the colour palette is always time well spent in the long run. Lastly, a key consideration for the boot rooms is the flooring. A hard-wearing and robust stone flooring is essential in what is inevitably an area of high traffic.
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