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Entrance with a Grey Front Door and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Entrance
Transitional Entrance
charlottecrosland.comcharlottecrosland.com
Photo of a traditional boot room in London with a single front door and a grey front door.
Rustic Wrought Iron Door in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic Wrought Iron Door in Los Angeles, CA
Affinity DoorsAffinity Doors
A dark wood double front door with decorative wrought iron adorning the door and sidelights. Product Number: WI 4008
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with a double front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and ceramic flooring.
The New Southern
The New Southern
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The designers bring harmony to the home’s interior architecture with color. They choose a calming pallet of a warm grey with light lavender accents. The existing dark hardwood floors are lime washed then stained grey. Elaborate molding, chair rail and trim are painted the same pale color as the ceiling. The soft palette tames the ornate architectural accents and creates an environment that is refined and meditative. A Bonisolli Photography
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, Walnut CreekCalifornia Closets, Walnut Creek
Under-stair Mudroom/Entryway Storage
Large hallway in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Entryway
Front Entryway
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in New York with a single front door, a dark wood front door and green walls.
Villanova Heights - Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Villanova Heights - Riverdale, Bronx, NY
ArchMills Doors & HardwareArchMills Doors & Hardware
Entry to 5000 Grosvenor, displaying custom wood doors and exterior trim/millwork by Arch Mill.
This is an example of a victorian front door in New York with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Denver with porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Wright
Wright
Siena Custom Builders, Inc.Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
Wrap around front porch - relax, read or socialize here - plenty of space for furniture and seating
Traditional porch in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Hawkins Contracting Inc.Hawkins Contracting Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary front door in San Diego with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Estate Cutom Home, Richmond Hill Ontario
Estate Cutom Home, Richmond Hill Ontario
My Design Studio, Yasmine GoodwinMy Design Studio, Yasmine Goodwin
Model Home, Richmond Hill, Ontario My Design Studio Photography: Larry Arnal
Photo of a traditional entrance in Toronto with a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Baileyana Road
Baileyana Road
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photogrpahy
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Inviting Entrances
Inviting Entrances
Burke Brothers Landscape Design/BuildBurke Brothers Landscape Design/Build
This is an example of a classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Medina Luxury Home
Medina Luxury Home
Schrader & CompaniesSchrader & Companies
The Victoria era ended more then 100 years ago, but it's design influences-deep, rich colors, wallpaper with bold patterns and velvety textures, and high-quality, detailed millwork-can still be found in the modern-day homes, such as this 7,500-square-foot beauty in Medina. The home's entrance is fit for a king and queen. A dramatic two-story foyer opens up to 10-foot ceilings, graced by a curved staircase, a sun-filled living room that takes advantage of the views of the three-acre property, and a music room, featuring the homeowners' baby grand piano. "Each unique room has a sense of separation, yet there's an open floor plan", explains Andy Schrader, president of Schrader & Companies, the builder behind this masterpiece. The home features four bedrooms and five baths, including a stunning master suite with and expansive walk-in master shower-complete with exterior and interior windows and a rain showerhead suspended from the ceiling. Other luxury amenities include main- and upper level laundries, four garage stalls, an indoor sport court, a workroom for the wife (with French doors accessing a personal patio), and a vestibule opening to the husband's office, complete with ship portal. The nucleus of this home is the kitchen, with a wall of windows overlooking a private pond, a cathedral vaulted ceiling, and a unique Romeo-and-Juliet balcony, a trademark feature of the builder. Story courtesy or Midwest Home Magazine-August 2012 Written by Christina Sarinske Photographs courtesy of Scott Jacobson
Balboa Island I
Balboa Island I
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design by: Blackband Design Phone: 949.872.2234
Photo of a bohemian entrance in Orange County with a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Prehung Double Door 96 FSC Wood Mahogany Charleston 3/4 Lite Wrought
Prehung Double Door 96 FSC Wood Mahogany Charleston 3/4 Lite Wrought
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Mahogany The mahogany Portobello and Legacy Series is a stunning design series of traditional, exquisite doors. Mahogany is a red-brown hardwood used primarily for only the highest grade of wood doors. Mahogany will vary from rich golden to deep red-brown colors and has a beautiful finish when stained and sealed. Knotty Alder The knotty alder EstanciaR Series is a charming rustic design series of beautiful and desirable doors. Knotty alder is an American hardwood, growing in the west from California to northern Alaska. Knotty alder offers a beautiful “closed pore” grain and has a beautiful finish when stained and sealed.
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Photos by Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Inspiration for a traditional front door in New York with a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
entry
entry
Elad GonenElad Gonen
This is an example of a classic front door in Other with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Entry Foyer
Modern Entry Foyer
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Building in the white glossy cabinets from IKEA create a modern look, keeping the Entry Foyer fresh. bright and extremely functional! Mark Burstyn Photography
Front porch
Front porch
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
General Contractor - Chris Donatelli Builders http://www.dcbuild.com/

Entrance with a Grey Front Door and a Dark Wood 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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