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Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Shady Lane
Shady Lane
Dana Frieling InteriorsDana Frieling Interiors
Vintage luggage racks provide a great place for guests to place their purses and bags as they enter the house.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
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.
utopia projects
utopia projects
ibrahim radwanibrahim radwan
Mediterranean entrance in Other with a double front door.
Seville Speakeasy in Rustic Entry Door
Seville Speakeasy in Rustic Entry Door
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Seville Speakeasy in JeldWen 64” x 6' 8" Estate Collection Double Entry Door system. Mahogany Wood Grain Skin Antiqued Chappo Finish. Copper Creek Heritage Hardware in Tuscon Bronze. Installed in Hacienda Heights, CA home.
Borano Modern Doors
Borano Modern Doors
Morano IncMorano Inc
Borano Stockholm Double Door with Rectangular Flat Custom Pulls
Design ideas for a modern front door in Miami with a double front door.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.
Terry Iverson
Terry Iverson
UserUser
A beautifully decorated architectural style home on the river. Virtual tour: http://terryiverson.com/gallery/1536
Smith Lake Log Home
Smith Lake Log Home
Cornerstone ConstructionCornerstone Construction
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Birmingham with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Platinum Realty NetworkPlatinum Realty Network
Soaring ceilings and picture windows allow for endless natural light! Beautiful chandeliers and elegant front door.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean hallway in Phoenix with orange walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Chou Residence
Chou Residence
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
Photos by Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Portland with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Inspiration for a small retro boot room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Spani Developments Ltd.Spani Developments Ltd.
Alan Burns
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with a glass front door, beige walls, a double front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
ROCKY RUN ROAD
ROCKY RUN ROAD
Hallstrom & Associates Inc.,Hallstrom & Associates Inc.,
Grand front entrance with marble floor. Wall paneling in two colors, with metal wall sconces.
Large classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
James Ray Spahn Photography
This is an example of a traditional vestibule in DC Metro with a double front door and a glass front door.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a double front door.
All straight line Doors
All straight line Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
Linden Doors with copper. Created for a Crafsman style home.
Photo of a classic front door in Denver with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Small retro boot room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Custom flush doors by Upstate Door are made with a bonded solid core and hand-selected lumber. The doors can be made in paint grade or stain grade for your interior and exteriors needs. Genuine Mahogany, flush doors with 3 square rain glass portholes
Open Foyer
Open Foyer
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Looking in from the two front doors, the staircase is located in the foyer. To the left is the formal dining room. The powder room and a closet are located under the staircase. A two sided overlook views to the foyer and great room.

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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