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Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Coulais House
Coulais House
THISS StudioTHISS Studio
Contemporary boot room in London with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey 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.
Villa on the Lake
Villa on the Lake
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
marble
Photo of a mediterranean foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Minneapolis Charmer
Minneapolis Charmer
Locale Design BuildLocale Design Build
This is an example of a country boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and black floors.
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
Jamestown Modern Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
Modern Farmhouse designed for entertainment and gatherings. French doors leading into the main part of the home and trim details everywhere. Shiplap, board and batten, tray ceiling details, custom barrel tables are all part of this modern farmhouse design. ​ Half bath with a custom vanity. Clean modern windows. Living room has a fireplace with custom cabinets and custom barn beam mantel with ship lap above. The Master Bath has a beautiful tub for soaking and a spacious walk in shower. Front entry has a beautiful custom ceiling treatment.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
This is an example of a farmhouse foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Bay Head Beach House
Bay Head Beach House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The clients bought a new construction house in Bay Head, NJ with an architectural style that was very traditional and quite formal, not beachy. For our design process I created the story that the house was owned by a successful ship captain who had traveled the world and brought back furniture and artifacts for his home. The furniture choices were mainly based on English style pieces and then we incorporated a lot of accessories from Asia and Africa. The only nod we really made to “beachy” style was to do some art with beach scenes and/or bathing beauties (original painting in the study) (vintage series of black and white photos of 1940’s bathing scenes, not shown) ,the pillow fabric in the family room has pictures of fish on it , the wallpaper in the study is actually sand dollars and we did a seagull wallpaper in the downstairs bath (not shown).
Rue Du Lac Entry
Rue Du Lac Entry
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
In the Entry, we added the same electrified glass into a custom built front door for this home. This new double door now is clear when our homeowner wants to see out and frosted when he doesn't! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
The Hopkins
The Hopkins
Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLCCrosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC
Photography by: Heirloom Creative, Andrew Cebulka
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Charleston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Front Door Entry [Photography by Ralph Lauer] [Landscaping by Lin Michaels]
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a glass front door, a double front door and white floors.
Homes Portfolio
Homes Portfolio
LINCOLN BARBOUR PHOTOLINCOLN BARBOUR PHOTO
Photo by Lincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Portland with a single front door and a glass front door.
Prairie style home
Prairie style home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Brad Ziegler Photography
Contemporary front door in Detroit with a double front door and a glass front door.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Aleck Wilson ArchitectsAleck Wilson Architects
Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography
Taviawk
Taviawk
Imbue DesignImbue Design
This is an example of a foyer in Salt Lake City with brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Less Is More
Less Is More
Joe CasalenaJoe Casalena
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Miami with a single front door and a glass front door.
New Custom Fire Rebuild in Santa Rosa California
New Custom Fire Rebuild in Santa Rosa California
Leff Construction Design/BuildLeff Construction Design/Build
Medium sized contemporary boot room in San Francisco with beige walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Custom Residence | Siroma
Custom Residence | Siroma
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling, a drop ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Dovetail General ContractorsDovetail General Contractors
Front entry sequence with flagstone wall, cedar boardwalk, and Northwest landscaping.
This is an example of a modern entrance in Seattle with a single front door and a glass front door.

Entrance with a Glass 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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