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Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with custom wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over wood floors.
Purple Accent Design
Purple Accent Design
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Red double doors leading into main entry. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large country foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Sewickley Farm Project
Sewickley Farm Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
double door front entrance w/ covered porch
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with concrete flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Willow Street
Willow Street
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Inspiration for a rural foyer in Chicago with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Houston with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Foyer
Foyer
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
This beautiful foyer is filled with different patterns and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with black walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall
A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Kansas City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Modern Log Homes
Modern Log Homes
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic vestibule in Seattle with a medium wood front door, a double front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Berry Door & WindowBerry Door & Window
Front Entry French Door 5/4x6/8x4 9/16" 2 Panel Craftsman Doors with Exterior Dentil Shelves, 6 Lite Clear Glass, Century Handle Set in 716 Finish, Painted Tuxedo Grey
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors.
Front Door Replacement Projects
Front Door Replacement Projects
Rocket DoorRocket Door
JELD-WEN Aurora Fiberglass Door #5506 Mahogany, Ebony Finish, Thick Frosted Glass with Simulated Divided Light
Photo of a traditional front door with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
A large, rustic entryway with Laura Lee Designs sconces along the staircase.
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather HomesGrandfather Homes
Classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Two Story Foyer
Two Story Foyer
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Western Springs, Grove Avenue house Brad Lewis, William Schwarz
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Our Products - Pella Doors
Our Products - Pella Doors
Richroath ConstructionRichroath Construction
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Austin with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mahogany Double Door
Mahogany Double Door
TLG Doors and HardwareTLG Doors and Hardware
Mahogany Entry With Flemish Glass, Wrought Iron Transom
Photo of a traditional front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
The arch-top version of our Moderna wrought iron door adds a bit of drama to the otherwise simple design.
Large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
207 Melrose Ave
207 Melrose Ave
Parrague Construction, Inc.Parrague Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.

Entrance with a Double 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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