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Contemporary Doors - Hills style
Contemporary Doors - Hills style
AppWood Custom WoodworkAppWood Custom Woodwork
Contemporary wood doors, some feature custom ironwork, custom art glass, walnut panels and Rocky Mountain Hardware
Photo of a large modern front door in Charlotte with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
"green" remodel
"green" remodel
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
Custom entry door designed by Mahoney Architects, built by Liberty Valley Doors made with FSC wood - green building products. Custom designed armoire and show storage bench designed by Mahoney Architects & Interiors.
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
Traditional front entry with a firm nod to the arts & craft movement, uses deep brown wood tones on the oak flooring and matches to the stair posts and rails. The original front entry door had remained in excellent condition for 20 years and only needed a slight touch up on the stain.
Six Light Craftsman Door with two SideLights
Six Light Craftsman Door with two SideLights
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Six Light Plank Craftsman door with two Side Lights and an Arched Transom, made with Knotty Alder and Bevel Glass
Large classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, slate flooring and a brown front door.
Skyview
Skyview
ID3 Interior DesignID3 Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Sacramento with a light wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Thayer Ridge Project- Design & Furnishings
Thayer Ridge Project- Design & Furnishings
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
Our young professional clients moved to Texas from out of state and purchased a new home that they wanted to make their own. They contracted our team to change out all of the lighting fixtures and to furnish the home from top to bottom including furniture, custom drapery, artwork, and accessories. The results are a home bursting with character and filled with unique furniture pieces and artwork that perfectly reflects our sophisticated clients personality.
Umbau und Erweiterung Haus B in Köln
Umbau und Erweiterung Haus B in Köln
falke architektenfalke architekten
Photo of a modern entrance in Cologne with laminate floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"
Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"
Студия дизайна "Три кита"Студия дизайна "Три кита"
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Front entry and staircase
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a brown front door and brown floors.
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor AustraliaVirtual Visitor Australia
Fingal residence
Contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Our Wood Floors
Our Wood Floors
Davis FlooringDavis Flooring
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
South Carolina Lake House
South Carolina Lake House
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
Home by Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Photo credit: ©2015 Brian Dressler / briandressler.com
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic boot room in Charlotte with a double front door and a light wood front door.
ProVia Doors
ProVia Doors
ProViaProVia
This is where value meets style and security. Heritage Fiberglass Doors provide the strength of fiberglass and the classic look of a realistic woodgrain. Our deeply textured doors are artfully hand-stained or painted with a durable finish that is guaranteed to last.
Baileyana 2
Baileyana 2
Black Bear Builders, Inc.Black Bear Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic front door in San Francisco with brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
207 Melrose Ave
207 Melrose Ave
Parrague Construction, Inc.Parrague Construction, Inc.
Medium sized modern entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Tile Design in Entry
Tile Design in Entry
RJS Custom Homes LLCRJS Custom Homes LLC
New Home at Canyon Lake, Texas by RJS Custom Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a brown front door.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Daniel Hruby ArchitectsDaniel Hruby Architects
mark pinkerton vi360 photography
Photo of a large modern vestibule in San Diego with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
COUNTRY STYLE HOME
COUNTRY STYLE HOME
Kirby PerkinsKirby Perkins
Photo of a rural front door in Providence with a stable front door and a brown front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Photo of a mediterranean front door in Other with a single front door and a brown front door.

Entrance with a Brown 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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