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Traditional front door
Traditional front door
Maybank and Matthews Architects LtdMaybank and Matthews Architects Ltd
Jack Hobhouse
Traditional front door in London with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Custom Mediterranean Scroll Iron Gate With Wood
Custom Mediterranean Scroll Iron Gate With Wood
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Beverly Hills, CA - Mediterranean garden gates can make an exceptional landscaping accessory that not only blends in with the exterior architectural essence of your home but can offer security with access control. Making your home secure can be done swiftly and beautifully with Dynamic Garage Door's custom made gates in practically any style like this Beverly Hills side entry gate. The hand-forged scrolling is secure yet aesthetically pleasing to the eye with its swiftly scrolled iron work. Using a wooden frame around the perimeter of the gate softens the iron and stone work in this landscaping setting. For this particular project we matched the entry gate with the custom Mediterranean Garage Door which we also designed, built and installed at this Beverly Hills, CA home on Ferrari Drive.
Jacques Drive
Jacques Drive
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Midcentury entrance in Other with a single front door and a yellow front door.
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Belardi Residence
Belardi Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a single front door and a metal front door.
Outdoor Entry Hall
Outdoor Entry Hall
Interiors by BrownInteriors by Brown
Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Miami with a medium wood front door.
Behind the Beach
Behind the Beach
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
photos by Rob Karosis Architecture by TMS Architects General Contractor Castelli Construction, Inc.. Landascape Conteactor Site Structures Landscape
Laurelhurst Residence
Laurelhurst Residence
Prestige Residential ConstructionPrestige Residential Construction
Contractor: Prestige Residential Construction Architects: DeForest Architects; Interior Design: NB Design Group; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a metal front door.
Calla Lily Gate
Calla Lily Gate
Grizzly Iron, IncGrizzly Iron, Inc
Entry gate with many forged details, including calla lilies and leaves, scrollwork and basket weave. 2013 Top Job Award winner from the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomma/8589981872/in/set-72157633084857665/ See more at http://facebook.com/GrizzlyIron
Spa Creek House
Spa Creek House
Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.
Anne Gummerson
Design ideas for a traditional porch in Baltimore.
Custom Iron Tree Entry Gate
Custom Iron Tree Entry Gate
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with a metal front door.
house S
house S
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
This is an example of a modern porch in Other.
3. Rancho Retreat
3. Rancho Retreat
Elevation Architectural StudiosElevation Architectural Studios
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in San Diego with a metal front door.
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Lot 121
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Lot 121
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
This is an example of a front door in Phoenix.
Marin Residence
Marin Residence
ZumaoohZumaooh
Wakely
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
portail d'entrée
portail d'entrée
Marc Lassartesse ArchitecturesMarc Lassartesse Architectures
les murs à l'entrée de la propriété accompagnent l'allée de l'entrée et permettent de bien intégrer le portail d'entrée Marc Lassartesse
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entrance in Bordeaux with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Caulfield House
Caulfield House
White Chalk InteriorsWhite Chalk Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Melbourne with a double front door and a metal front door.
Harmony VI
Harmony VI
David Hueter DesignDavid Hueter Design
Damon Searles
Design ideas for a mediterranean entrance in Denver.
San Francisco Pied-a-terre
San Francisco Pied-a-terre
Kriste Michelini InteriorsKriste Michelini Interiors
Thomas Kuoh
This is an example of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a glass front door and white walls.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The family room's center French door, lunette dormer, and fireplace were aligned with the existing entrance walk from the street. The pair of custom designed entrance gates repeat the "sheaf of wheat" pattern of the balcony railing above the entrance.

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!
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Lot 121
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Lot 121
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
This is an example of an entrance in Phoenix.
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