Entrance with a Black Front Door and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large modern front door in Orange County with a pivot front door, a light wood front door, white walls, marble flooring and white floors.

Fairfield Modern Farmhouse

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a small rural boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.

A11

HGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbH

Inspiration for a large scandinavian foyer in Hamburg with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and feature lighting.

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Joyelle west photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rural boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring and a black front door.

Mississippi Modern

Werschay Homes

Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Monmouth Street

Design Build - California

Photo of a large modern front door in San Diego with a single front door and a black front door.

Mercer Island Residence

User

We painted all walls and woodwork C2, Architectural White to complement the dark wood floor, black accents, and furniture throughout. The vintage Thonet bench was upholstered in ostrich-embossed Pavoni leather, and the graphic pattern of the hair-on-hide rug is by Kyle Bunting. Alex Hayden Photography

Elegant Oak & Glass Entrance Hallway

Janey Butler Interiors

Working alongside Riba Llama Architects & Llama Projects, the construction division of The Llama Group, in the total renovation of this beautifully located property which saw multiple skyframe extensions and the creation of this stylish, elegant new main entrance hallway. The Oak & Glass screen was a wonderful addition to the old property and created an elegant stylish open plan contemporary new Entrance space with a beautifully elegant helical staircase which leads to the new master bedroom, with a galleried landing with bespoke built in cabinetry, Beauitul 'stone' effect porcelain tiles which are throughout the whole of the newly created ground floor interior space. Bespoke Crittal Doors leading through to the new morning room and Bulthaup kitchen / dining room. A fabulous large white chandelier taking centre stage in this contemporary, stylish space.

Transitional Entry

Photo of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.

The Colony Project

Hudson + Bloum Design

Lucy Call
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.

Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington

Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company

Inspiration for a large midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Cornwall Farmhouse

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design

This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.

Lake Toxaway Artist's Retreat

MossCreek

This unique home, and it's use of historic cabins that were dismantled, and then reassembled on-site, was custom designed by MossCreek. As the mountain residence for an accomplished artist, the home features abundant natural light, antique timbers and logs, and numerous spaces designed to highlight the artist's work and to serve as studios for creativity. Photos by John MacLean.

Picturesque Lake Estate

Knight Architects LLC

Expansive 2-story entry way and staircase opens into a formal living room with fireplace and two separate seating areas. Large windows across the room let in light and take one's eye toward the lake. Tom Grimes Photography

Maison contemporaine

Paule Bourbonnais Design

Extension of a secondary residence _ glazed entry hall with black door and charcoal large format tiles _ red cedar wall and white wood paneling ceiling _ Projet d'agrandissement d'une résidence secondaire _ hall d'entrée vitré avec porte noire et tuile anthracite de grand format _ mur en cèdre rouge et planfond en lambris de bois blanc Photo: Ulysse Lemerise B. Architecte: Dufour Ducharme architectes Designer: Paule Bourbonnais de *reference design

John Wilson Siddall House

Croma Design Inc.

Donna Griffith http://www.donnagriffith.com/
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Toronto with red walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.

Lochwood-Lozier Bellevue Spec Home

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Howell, MI. New construction

Tutto Interiors

Tutto Interiors signature photo. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes which includes custom designed Millwork and styling throughout. Photography by Carlson Productions LLC

Victorian Entrance

Victorian vestibule in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.

Noreen, Rathfarnham

Project

David McAuley Photography
Medium sized contemporary front door in Dublin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.

Entrance with a Black Front Door and a Light 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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