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Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Bristol Farmhouse
Bristol Farmhouse
Susan Teare, Professional PhotographerSusan Teare, Professional Photographer
Photography by: Susan Teare • www.SusanTeare.com
Design ideas for a country front door in Burlington with beige walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim
Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim
McClure Contracting, Inc.McClure Contracting, Inc.
The entrance was changed adding arches and columns to give it an open entry way feel with porcelain tile, the entry also had a wood porcelain for a more grand look as you walk in. Photo credit: Peter Obetz
Smith Ridge I
Smith Ridge I
Country Club HomesCountry Club Homes
Traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sunken Entry
Sunken Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Looking back at the entry the new sculptural steel and wood stair floats upward to the glass bridge while a two story high wall of windows draws in sunlight and creates views. Photo Credit: Philip Liang
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6313
Heavenly HomesHeavenly Homes
Traditional entrance in Houston with a glass front door, a double front door and beige floors.
Lost Gold Cave
Lost Gold Cave
LaRue ArchitectsLaRue Architects
Resting gently atop a hill, this large hill country contemporary home has a view of downtown Austin like no other. It sports an extensive photovoltaic system, an organic garden, pool, courtyards, and covered outdoor living spaces. The detached guest house and home office suite provide a secluded retreat and private getaway. Published: Country Lifestyles, Fall 2010 Stone World Magazine, September 2010 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston
Randall Mars
Randall Mars
Randall Mars ArchitectsRandall Mars Architects
Renovating an old Farm House, we stained the siding charcoal and opened the walls with great windows to the landscape.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a glass front door.
New Custom Home in Exclusive Camp Biscayne, central Coconut Grove
New Custom Home in Exclusive Camp Biscayne, central Coconut Grove
Michael Fine ArchitectureMichael Fine Architecture
The Supreme Scence
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Miami with yellow walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Pacific Palisades House 2
Pacific Palisades House 2
Dworsky ArchitectureDworsky Architecture
View of Main Entry
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Small rustic boot room in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Cape Elizabeth Renovation
Cape Elizabeth Renovation
Reiter Architecture & DesignReiter Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a coastal boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Maine Mountain Home
Maine Mountain Home
Meldrum DesignMeldrum Design
A high performance and sustainable mountain home. We fit a lot of function into a relatively small space when renovating the Entry/Mudroom and Laundry area.
Axboe Residence
Axboe Residence
Zola European WindowsZola European Windows
Modern pivot door is centerpiece of the entry experience.
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Wine Country Cool
Wine Country Cool
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Front entry pierces through the living room across to the pool.
Inspiration for a rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Highland Park Family Residence
Highland Park Family Residence
Studio GildStudio Gild
Mike Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Storefront Gallery and Vestibule
Storefront Gallery and Vestibule
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Tim Benson Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
SOLEIL FRONT PORCH
SOLEIL FRONT PORCH
Jim VaughanJim Vaughan
Entry Porch with 5' x 10' Western Laminated Glass Front Door
Large contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
7311 Belle Meade Island Dr.
7311 Belle Meade Island Dr.
Sabal DevelopmentSabal Development
Photo of a large modern foyer in Miami with a double 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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