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French Door Installation
French Door Installation
CS WindowsCS Windows
This is a French Door installation we did for a client who had just had the exterior of her home renovated. She wanted her front door to match the new, more modern exterior. She decided on the navy finish. We completed the job within a day so that she could enjoy her new front door when she got home from work.
Waggoner Renovation
Waggoner Renovation
JRAF StudioJRAF Studio
Lauren Brown
Photo of a midcentury front door in Dallas with brown walls, a double front door and a blue front door.
Alpha House Entry Hall
Alpha House Entry Hall
BuildHer CollectiveBuildHer Collective
Dylan Lark - Photography
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Melbourne with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Appartement Invalides
Appartement Invalides
BAT & COBAT & CO
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and wainscoting.
South Franklin
South Franklin
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
We made small tweaks and additions to this entry to make it feel more like home for these clients. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
DKWozniak Spec Projects
DKWozniak Spec Projects
DKWozniak Design/Build LLCDKWozniak Design/Build LLC
Traditional foyer in Seattle with a double front door and a blue front door.
PASSY
PASSY
UserUser
Francois Guillemin
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Provia Legacy Steel French Doors with Sidelights and Bookhaven Decorative Glass
Provia Legacy Steel French Doors with Sidelights and Bookhaven Decorative Glass
Nova ExteriorsNova Exteriors
Provia Legacy Steel French Doors with Sidelights and Bookhaven decorative glass installed in Vienna Virginia
Entrance in DC Metro with a double front door and a blue front door.
Front Portico with Copper Roof and Tapered Columns
Front Portico with Copper Roof and Tapered Columns
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with slate flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Century old entry door covers the second access door to the front facade of this historic looking brand new custom home. Photograph by Art Russell
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Dallas with a double front door and a blue front door.
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
EDOUARD FOURNIER Paris 16
UserUser
Photos Christophe Ruffio
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Country front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a blue front door.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Epic DevelopmentEpic Development
The front entrance of a Mid Century Modern renovation in Atlanta. The double front doors are painted SW Thermal Spring and have brushed nickel hardware. Renovation by Epic Development, Photo by OBEO
MALIBU RESIDENCE
MALIBU RESIDENCE
MEYER ARCHITECTUREMEYER ARCHITECTURE
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
levitt architectslevitt architects
Design ideas for a retro front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a blue front door.
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
Integrity Home BuildersIntegrity Home Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Country Club Residence
Country Club Residence
SCALE MarketingSCALE Marketing
© SCALE Marketing
Photo of a classic front door in San Luis Obispo with white walls, a double front door and a blue front door.
Wayne, New Jersey Double Front Door Replacement
Wayne, New Jersey Double Front Door Replacement
RWC Windows, Doors & MoreRWC Windows, Doors & More
Inspiration for a classic front door in New York with a double front door and a blue front door.
Riverside Penthouse
Riverside Penthouse
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Paint is Sherwin-Williams Snowbound, wallpaper is Black Crow Studios, console is Plexi-Craft, Sconces are Robert Abbey, Doors and banquette are custom. Stools are Phillips Collection
Park Slope Brownstone 4
Park Slope Brownstone 4
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Photo of a small classic foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.

Entrance with a Double Front Door and a Blue 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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