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Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary porch in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
New Construction - Town of Two Rivers
New Construction - Town of Two Rivers
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Stone Colonial in Sterling Ridge Harrison, NY
Stone Colonial in Sterling Ridge Harrison, NY
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
TimberpegTimberpeg
Crown Point Builders, Inc. | Décor by Pottery Barn at Evergreen Walk | Photography by Wicked Awesome 3D | Bathroom and Kitchen Design by Amy Michaud, Brownstone Designs
Iron Doors & Double Doors
Iron Doors & Double Doors
EntryPoint Doors and WindowsEntryPoint Doors and Windows
Large traditional front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Medium sized modern front door in Boise with concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Southwest Contemporary at Desert Mountain
Southwest Contemporary at Desert Mountain
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Southwest contemporary entryway. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Photographer: Thompson Photographic
Gold Canyon
Gold Canyon
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Phoenix with orange walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Ballard Architectural StudioBallard Architectural Studio
Grand entry foyer with open stair to loft. A view of the loft from entry.
Medium sized classic foyer in Columbus with purple walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Tucson Foothills Traditional
Tucson Foothills Traditional
Fine Art InteriorsFine Art Interiors
Elaborate and welcoming foyer that has custom faux finished walls and a gold leafed dome ceiling. JP Weaver molding was added to the layered ceiling to make this a one of a kind entryway.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.
Ingleside - Modern 1920s Shingle Style
Ingleside - Modern 1920s Shingle Style
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The challenge of this modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home was to recreate the classic look while avoiding the pitfalls of the original materials. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color-clad windows contribute to the overall aesthetics. The mahogany entries are surrounded by stone, and the innovative soffit materials offer an earth-friendly alternative to wood. You’ll see great attention to detail throughout the home, including in the attic level board and batten walls, scenic overlook, mahogany railed staircase, paneled walls, bordered Brazilian Cherry floor and hideaway bookcase passage. The library features overhead bookshelves, expansive windows, a tile-faced fireplace, and exposed beam ceiling, all accessed via arch-top glass doors leading to the great room. The kitchen offers custom cabinetry, built-in appliances concealed behind furniture panels, and glass faced sideboards and buffet. All details embody the spirit of the craftspeople who established the standards by which homes are judged.
K9 – Houseリノベーション「木と光の家」
K9 – Houseリノベーション「木と光の家」
Architect Show Co.,LtdArchitect Show Co.,Ltd
photo ：ブリッツ・スタジオ 石井紀久
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Fukuoka with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door, a single front door and brown floors.
Traditional Foyer
Traditional Foyer
Desi Interior DesignDesi Interior Design
Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Allenspark Ranch House Entry
Allenspark Ranch House Entry
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range InteriorsLynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors
The welcoming entry with the stone surrounding the large arched wood entry door, the repetitive arched trusses and warm plaster walls beckons you into the home. The antique carpets on the floor add warmth and the help to define the space. Interior Design: Lynne Barton Bier Architect: David Hueter Paige Hayes - photography
Entry
Entry
Pam AdamsPam Adams
Sunny Rousette Photography
Medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
Mahogany Doors with Glass in Longmont, CO It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself.
つくば市森の里MH
つくば市森の里MH
株式会社リノベ株式会社リノベ
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne Shutan Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
Mahogany Double Doors with Copper. Boulder CO It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself.
Custom Art Installation Piece - Designed by Buck Wimberly
Custom Art Installation Piece - Designed by Buck Wimberly
ULAH Interiors + DesignULAH Interiors + Design
Custom art installation piece that I designed for clients Lindsay and Pam as part of our interior design of their modern condo. Hung on a Venetian plaster wall with LED backlighting.

Entrance with a Dark 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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