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Entrance with a Double Front Door and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Extensive Home Remodel - Magnolia, TX
Extensive Home Remodel - Magnolia, TX
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Kolanowski Studio
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Houston with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Inviting entrance foyer
Inviting entrance foyer
ECS HomesECS Homes
This foyer features extensive architectural details and archways
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white walls.
Nantahala Cottage at Tallulah Landing
Nantahala Cottage at Tallulah Landing
Brown Haven HomesBrown Haven Homes
KMPICS.COM
Large classic front door in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mariner Drive
Mariner Drive
CMA Design Studio IncCMA Design Studio Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Miami with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Z Master Builders
Z Master Builders
Z Master BuildersZ Master Builders
Rustic front door in Boston with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mauna Kea home
Mauna Kea home
Henderson Design GroupHenderson Design Group
David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Hawaii with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Warren Traditional tuscan AFTER
Warren Traditional tuscan AFTER
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
The after renovation photo. wood railing painted dark mahogany and spindles off white changed the formality of the foyer. Applied molding to walls with tones of paint color against the off white add lightness. Center hall table is accented with interesting lamp and zebra ottoman. Photo by Peter Rymwid
Contemporary Hawaiian Home in Ancient Veracruz
Contemporary Hawaiian Home in Ancient Veracruz
Durango StoneDurango Stone
Gorgeous Authentic Durango Veracruz tile flooring creates a grand entrance for this custom Hawaiian home.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Casa Maria Vittoria
Casa Maria Vittoria
hom Architettihom Architetti
Davide Bellucca Photography
Photo of a modern foyer in Turin with blue walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and dark hardwood flooring.
View From Double Entry Doors - The Overbrook - Cascade Craftsman
View From Double Entry Doors - The Overbrook - Cascade Craftsman
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - City Loft - SW 7631 Trim Color - Custom Color - SW 8975/3535 Master Suite & Guest Bath - Site White - SW 7070 Girls' Rooms & Bath - White Beet - SW 6287 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Banister Beige - SW 3128-B Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Kentwood Floors Hardwood Product Originals Series - Plateau in Brushed Hard Maple Kitchen Backsplash by Tierra Sol Tile Product - Tencer Tiempo in Glossy Shadow Kitchen Backsplash Accent by Walker Zanger Tile Product - Duquesa Tile in Jasmine Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Kitchen Quartz Product True North Calcutta Master Suite Quartz Product True North Venato Extra Girls' Bath Quartz Product True North Pebble Beach All Other Quartz Product True North Light Silt Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Tiffany Home Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Cobblestone Ct 2
Cobblestone Ct 2
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
Medium sized traditional hallway in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Delray Beach Residence
Delray Beach Residence
Hubley Design Interiors, LLCHubley Design Interiors, LLC
Foyer
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Saratoga Contemporary Home
Saratoga Contemporary Home
Signature Carpet One Floor & HomeSignature Carpet One Floor & Home
John Shea
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail
Persnickety Interiors IncPersnickety Interiors Inc
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Artisan Home 2015
Artisan Home 2015
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Landmark Photography - Jim Krueger
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
dramatic foyer
dramatic foyer
Cirqua StudioCirqua Studio
Double entry with 10-foot walnut doors a-symmetrically-leafed. white stone focal wall. Combination of light and dark rift oak with mahogany. Michael A. Foley Photography
Simpson Project
Simpson Project
HansenCraft Custom WoodworkHansenCraft Custom Woodwork
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Other with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
vacation home
vacation home
Network ArchitectsNetwork Architects
pma properties
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Boise with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Montana Lodge
Montana Lodge
Terri Ervin Decorating Den InteriorsTerri Ervin Decorating Den Interiors
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Atlanta with a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
An Ode to Art Deco
An Ode to Art Deco
Interior Styles, Inc.Interior Styles, Inc.
Custom hand painted Art Deco design
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Atlanta with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.

Entrance with a Double Front Door and 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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