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1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Bluff Point
Bluff Point
blazemakoidarchitectureblazemakoidarchitecture
This is an example of a modern entrance in New York with beige walls, a glass front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Chilmark Contemporary
Chilmark Contemporary
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Boston with brown walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door, grey floors and wood walls.
SOLEIL FOYER
SOLEIL FOYER
Jim VaughanJim Vaughan
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Transitional Home in Colleyville
Transitional Home in Colleyville
Stewart Custom HomesStewart Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Dallas with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large modern front door in Sacramento with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and feature lighting.
Lake Geneva Residence
Lake Geneva Residence
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
Photography: Reagen Taylor
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Chicago with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
2016 Spring Parade Premier Award Winner
2016 Spring Parade Premier Award Winner
John Mark Custom HomesJohn Mark Custom Homes
Front Exterior picture
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Albuquerque with brown walls, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Wildcat | Warrenton, VA
Wildcat | Warrenton, VA
Casaplex, LLCCasaplex, LLC
Large modern entrance in DC Metro with grey walls, concrete flooring, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Expansive rustic front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Cormack Construction ManagementCormack Construction Management
Architect: Richard Holt AIA Photographer: Cheryle St. Onge
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in Portland Maine with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Pivot Entry Door
Pivot Entry Door
Fenessco Doors and WindowsFenessco Doors and Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Mountain Home Ranch
Mountain Home Ranch
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
Rustic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Green Couch DesignGreen Couch Design
Small retro boot room in Oklahoma City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
St Joseph Beach House
St Joseph Beach House
Wheeler Kearns ArchitectsWheeler Kearns Architects
Steve Hall - Hall + Merrick Photographers
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
City Residence
City Residence
Claudia Martin, ASIDClaudia Martin, ASID
Photo by: Mike Schwartz
This is an example of a classic foyer in Chicago with a single front door, a glass front door, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry with fish shaped custom light fixture.
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Seattle with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Modern Useless Bay Shores Residence
Modern Useless Bay Shores Residence
Soundesign Group Architects, PLLCSoundesign Group Architects, PLLC
This is an example of a large modern front door in Seattle with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Bright Green Project
Bright Green Project
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
The entry door was custom made by HH Windows out of Seattle, Washington. It's high performance, durable and welcoming! Photo by Chris DiNottia.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Fox Point WI Modern Home
Fox Point WI Modern Home
Barenz BuildersBarenz Builders
Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a modern hallway in Milwaukee with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.

Entrance with a Glass Front Door and Grey Floors 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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