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Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Chalk Hill Estate
Chalk Hill Estate
Annadel BuildersAnnadel Builders
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Santa Monica Residence
Santa Monica Residence
(fer) studio(fer) studio
John Gaylord
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Annex
Annex
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Photo Credit: Scott Norsworthy Architect: Wanda Ely Architect Inc
Medium sized foyer in Toronto with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Wheeler Home- Sanibel, FL
Wheeler Home- Sanibel, FL
American Gallery HomesAmerican Gallery Homes
Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Home Installation
Home Installation
Mission Tile West ShowroomsMission Tile West Showrooms
3 locations to service all your tile needs. Art tiles, unusual ceramics, glass, stone and terracottas- quality products and service.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Sunshine Pl
Sunshine Pl
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury Transitional Home by Fratantoni Design, Fratantoni Interior Design, and Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiring photos of our work!
Complete Home Build, Marco Island
Complete Home Build, Marco Island
UserUser
Medium sized nautical foyer in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Palm Springs Wexler Redesign
Make It-HomeMake It-Home
the atrium style entry was re-tiled in a matte light charcoal large format square tile. Photo Credit: Henry Connell
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Dostie HomesDostie Homes
Deremer Studios
Large traditional front door in Jacksonville with a double front door and a glass front door.
California Rancher and Pool House
California Rancher and Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Featuring a vintage Danish rug from Tony Kitz Gallery in San Francisco. We replaced the old, traditional, wooden door with this new glass door and panels, opening up the space and bringing in natural light, while also framing the beautiful landscaping by our colleague, Suzanne Arca (www.suzannearcadesign.com). New modern-era inspired lighting adds panache, flanked by the new Dutton Brown blown-glass and brass chandelier lighting and artfully-round Bradley mirror. Photo Credit: Eric Rorer
Carmel Hacienda
Carmel Hacienda
Carlson Design Group, Inc.Carlson Design Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Denver with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Past Work
Past Work
Orchard EstatesOrchard Estates
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Detroit with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Beverly Hills Contemporary
Beverly Hills Contemporary
Crespo Design GroupCrespo Design Group
A bright and modern entryway that showcases plenty of color and artwork. Vibrantly patterned area rugs and abstract artwork offer a cheerful welcome, while the sculptures and artisan lighting add a fun touch of luxury and intrigue. The finishing touches are the high-vaulted ceilings and skylights, which offer an abundance of natural light. Home located in Beverly Hill, California. Designed by Florida based interior design firm Crespo Design Group, who also serves Malibu, Tampa, New York City, the Caribbean, and other areas throughout the United States.
Organized entry detail
Organized entry detail
Lisa Robazza DesignLisa Robazza Design
Storage solutions allow for long and short hanging, interior lighting, shelves, pullouts and overhead storage for sports equipment. Clever use of the kick space allows for more shoes. Photos: Dave Remple
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
Excel Door CorporationExcel Door Corporation
Medium sized classic front door in Miami with a double front door and a glass front door.
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.
Monaco Renovation
Monaco Renovation
Paul Uhlmann ArchitectsPaul Uhlmann Architects
This Gold Coast renovation of a riverfront timber framed residence involved the removal of a few decades of refurbishments. Existing 1970s features were discovered and refurbished while a layer of new finishes and cabinet work were added. The pool mosaic and diving board was retained in the pool refurbishment.
Farmstead Passive House
Farmstead Passive House
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse boot room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Irvine Terrace Contemporary
Irvine Terrace Contemporary
Michael Fullen Design GroupMichael Fullen Design Group
Karyn Millet
Photo of a contemporary front door in Orange County with beige walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
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.

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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