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Entrance with a Double Front Door and a Purple Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Douglass Street
Douglass Street
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture
Phil Rossington
Design ideas for an eclectic porch in San Francisco with a double front door and a purple front door.
Hanover Ave. Whole House Remodel - Front Entry
Hanover Ave. Whole House Remodel - Front Entry
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
A pair of handsome custom storm doors by Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. replaced metal security doors. The storm doors allow the owners the option of leaving the main door open to allow light to flood the foyer and hallway. A new marble mosaic borer by polished absolute black granite was installed by JHI Tile.
Union Street Restoration
Union Street Restoration
Kristina Dousharm Architecture PLLCKristina Dousharm Architecture PLLC
Casey Shea
This is an example of a small traditional front door in New York with a double front door and a purple front door.
Decorative Glass Door Inserts
Decorative Glass Door Inserts
Distinctive Glass InsertsDistinctive Glass Inserts
Wrought Iron Glass Door Inserts Installation In Newmarket, Ontario Using Our X- Design Model
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Toronto with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a purple front door and grey floors.
Highland Village House
Highland Village House
M+A Architecture StudioM+A Architecture Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Houston with a double front door and a purple front door.
La Chueca
La Chueca
Sylvia Elizondo Interior DesignSylvia Elizondo Interior Design
Sylvia Elizondo
Inspiration for a large modern vestibule in Los Angeles with ceramic flooring, a double front door and a purple front door.
The Vista Place
The Vista Place
Stoney Rose Designs LLCStoney Rose Designs LLC
Beautiful marble tile with warm beige and grey striations was the cornerstone for wood flooring, carpet and wall coloring.
Photo of a classic entrance in San Francisco with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a purple front door and multi-coloured floors.
Los Feliz Neoclassical
Los Feliz Neoclassical
Milano GraniteMilano Granite
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a purple front door.
Contemporary Modern Palm Springs
Contemporary Modern Palm Springs
Abode ImageAbode Image
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with orange walls, a double front door, a purple front door and grey floors.
AR3
AR3
adele roche colour & design consultantadele roche colour & design consultant
Traditional entrance in Other with brown walls, a double front door and a purple front door.
Entry
Entry
McCarten DesignMcCarten Design
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Casa ESC
Casa ESC
AntologiaAntologia
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other with a double front door and a purple front door.
Hanover Ave. Whole House Remodel - Front Entry
Hanover Ave. Whole House Remodel - Front Entry
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
A pair of handsome custom storm doors by Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. replaced metal security doors. The storm doors allow the owners the option of leaving the main door open to allow light to flood the foyer and hallway.
Contemporary Modern Palm Springs
Contemporary Modern Palm Springs
Abode ImageAbode Image
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Other with orange walls, a double front door, a purple front door and grey floors.

Entrance with a Double Front Door and a Purple 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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