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Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Rocky Ledge Entry
Rocky Ledge Entry
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography
This is an example of a victorian entrance in Boston with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Party Barn
Party Barn
Norris ArchitectureNorris Architecture
Designed to appear as a barn and function as an entertainment space and provide places for guests to stay. Once the estate is complete this will look like the barn for the property. Inspired by old stone Barns of New England we used reclaimed wood timbers and siding inside.
Vintage Modern
Vintage Modern
Lawlor ArchitectsLawlor Architects
HD Photography
Inspiration for a classic front door in DC Metro with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
KW House
KW House
Andrew Sherman PhotographyAndrew Sherman Photography
Andrew Sherman
Photo of a retro entrance in Atlanta with a double front door and a red front door.
Travel Photography Italy
Travel Photography Italy
lensi designs photographylensi designs photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse front door in Florence with grey walls, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Masterworks Construction CompanyMasterworks Construction Company
Entry to an Italian courtyard.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in San Diego with a double front door, brown walls, brick flooring, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
MAGNIFICENT MALIBU ENTRANCE AND COURTYARD
MAGNIFICENT MALIBU ENTRANCE AND COURTYARD
ARTOARTO
Design ideas for a large mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with bamboo flooring and a double front door.
BOXHILL DESIGN POOLS
BOXHILL DESIGN POOLS
BOXHILLBOXHILL
classic, but did a black bottom pool to change it up a bit. More dramatic.
Mediterranean entrance in Phoenix with a double front door and a glass front door.
#Architecture
#Architecture
Interiors & Architecture Photography by Ken HaydenInteriors & Architecture Photography by Ken Hayden
Copyright Ken Hayden West elevation of a residence in Key West, Florida photographed for Architectural Digest (USA) magazine.
Photo of a mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Columned Entry Loggia
Columned Entry Loggia
Erotas Custom BuildingErotas Custom Building
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Minneapolis with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Beyond the Gates
Beyond the Gates
Eckard PhotographicEckard Photographic
Eckard Photographic
Victorian front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Tuscan Transitional
Tuscan Transitional
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in Houston with a double front door and a glass front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Phoenix with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
South Austin Soft Contemporary
South Austin Soft Contemporary
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Photo of a contemporary front door in Austin with a double front door and a glass front door.
Tenessee Home
Tenessee Home
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Nashville with a medium wood front door, blue walls and a double front door.
Deep Woods Dr.
Deep Woods Dr.
Duckworth PropertiesDuckworth Properties
Contemporary front door in Austin with a double front door and a glass front door.
Des Moines, IA – Remodel - Transitional
Des Moines, IA – Remodel - Transitional
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Joint Venture With The Mansion
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Other with a double front door and a white front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
The Pointe
The Pointe
Bruce Lenzen Design Build LLCBruce Lenzen Design Build LLC
Classic front door in Minneapolis with a double front door and a glass front door.
French Country Style Residences
French Country Style Residences
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Photo by Frank Deras
This is an example of a front door in San Francisco with a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige walls and grey 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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