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Needle Mountains
Needle Mountains
LeGrand Construction, LLCLeGrand Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Таунхаус в Довиль
Таунхаус в Довиль
Мария ОстроумоваМария Остроумова
Inspiration for a small farmhouse entrance in Saint Petersburg with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Provia Signet Series Classic 36” x 6ft 8” Single Fiberglass Entry Door. Model 419 Cherry skin with Tranquility Glass and Patina Caming. Exterior Surface Stained American Cherry. Emtek Knoxville hardware. Installed in Anaheim, CA home.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
Rustic elements are used throughout with cedar beams and unfilled, chisled-edge travertine stone from Walker Zanger laid in a Versailles pattern through much of the main floor. Luxurious patterened silk drapes adorn the large windows of the grand foyer and Louis XV chairs and rustic benches provide visitors a place to rest upon their arrival. Photo taken by Mitchell Kearney (www.mitchellkearney.com). Photos owned by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC.
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Entryway Doors
Entryway Doors
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Gane Perspective Photography
Large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
光を取り込む玄関
光を取り込む玄関
株式会社 WHALE HOUSE株式会社 WHALE HOUSE
Large world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Lodge-Style Foyer
Lodge-Style Foyer
The Plan CollectionThe Plan Collection
The entryway of this Craftsman home opens into the main living area in dramatic fashion. Stone flooring, Craftsman details and interior stone accents contribute to the lodge aesthetic.
New Home Construction
New Home Construction
Casto's Inland Construction GroupCasto's Inland Construction Group
Inspiration for a small country boot room in Seattle with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
UserUser
Timothy Wee, Singapore
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Singapore with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Photos
Photos
Missouri TileMissouri Tile
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Other with brown walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Casa Ventanas Spanish Style
Casa Ventanas Spanish Style
Mark SuessMark Suess
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Modern Log Homes
Modern Log Homes
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic vestibule in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Cherry Carriage House Doors
Cherry Carriage House Doors
TLG Doors and HardwareTLG Doors and Hardware
Design ideas for a large traditional entrance in Charlotte with a double front door.
Gladstone
Gladstone
Dunn CarpentryDunn Carpentry
Large traditional front door in San Diego with a double front door, beige walls, limestone flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Decorative wall finishing
Decorative wall finishing
Studio D 9Studio D 9
Photo: dlzphoto.com This unique wall faux finish was created using multiple colors, it's done to resemble old world look. Total of 8 colors used, satin finish.
Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray
Connie Dean, Ethan Allen Retail, Inc.Connie Dean, Ethan Allen Retail, Inc.
ETHAN ALLEN custom furnishings, area rugs, window treatments and accents PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.houzz.com/pro/rosstaman/rvp-photography
North Eagle Property
North Eagle Property
B&B BuildersB&B Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Jordan Rd Whole House
Jordan Rd Whole House
CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INCCERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC
Inspiration for a retro entrance in San Francisco with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, black floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Contemporary Custom Home
Contemporary Custom Home
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

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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