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Entrancing Entrance
Entrancing Entrance
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
The rich ingenuity of rustic materials, warm colors and varying texture lend to an inviting ambiance.
Inspiration for a world-inspired front door in Chicago with a double front door and a brown front door.
Ridge Oak Residence
Ridge Oak Residence
McKinney York ArchitectsMcKinney York Architects
This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.
English Country
English Country
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Side porch
Large classic porch in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Front Entry
Front Entry
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Front entry of Spring Branch. View House Plan THD-1132: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/spring-branch-1132/
House Lift Transformation
House Lift Transformation
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Travis Peterson.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Mid-Century Post and Beam
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Medium sized retro front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a brown front door.
Chicago, IL Victorian Hardie Board Remodeled Home
Chicago, IL Victorian Hardie Board Remodeled Home
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Removed old Brick and Vinyl Siding to install Insulation, Wrap, James Hardie Siding (Cedarmill) in Iron Gray and Hardie Trim in Arctic White, Installed Simpson Entry Door, Garage Doors, ClimateGuard Ultraview Vinyl Windows, Gutters and GAF Timberline HD Shingles in Charcoal. Also, Soffit & Fascia with Decorative Corner Brackets on Front Elevation. Installed new Canopy, Stairs, Rails and Columns and new Back Deck with Cedar.
Hawaiian Retreat
Hawaiian Retreat
Ben Trogdon ArchitectsBen Trogdon Architects
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Seattle with a double front door and a light wood front door.
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.
Entrance restoration custom storm door
Entrance restoration custom storm door
Home ProHome Pro
UV severely damaged the finish on this oak entry system. My client wanted to restore the finish and install a eight foot storm/screen door. The entry system was stripped and stained with an architectural dye and sealed with a marine quality spar varnish. We had to custom order a 8' storm door and fabricate a jamb system and threshold to accommodate the storm door.
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
Matthew Lovibond
Design ideas for a small victorian front door in Cardiff with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized country foyer in Philadelphia with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a brown front door and brown floors.
横須賀の家
横須賀の家
栗原隆建築設計事務所栗原隆建築設計事務所
TAKUMI OTA
This is an example of a contemporary entrance with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
207 Melrose Ave
207 Melrose Ave
Parrague Construction, Inc.Parrague Construction, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Coast Guard Ave, South Kingstown, RI
Coast Guard Ave, South Kingstown, RI
Stephen Sullivan Inc.Stephen Sullivan Inc.
Stephen Sullivan Inc.
Medium sized farmhouse front door in Providence with beige walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
English Tudor
English Tudor
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
Expansive classic foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door, a brown front door, exposed beams and wood walls.
Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
BalucoBaluco
Design ideas for a modern front door in Seattle with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Cheyenne Trail
Cheyenne Trail
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Modern entryway with wood door and chandelier in the entrance.
Entrance in Minneapolis with a single front door and a brown front door.
Greenwich Waterfront Shingle
Greenwich Waterfront Shingle
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Classical mouldings, unique balusters and chevron-patterned Black Walnut flooring in the Entry Hall set the tone for the rest of the home.
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Canmore 5th Street
Canmore 5th Street
Bow Valley Kitchens Ltd.Bow Valley Kitchens Ltd.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood 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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