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

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Chicago, IL 60618 James Hardie Siding Woodstock Brown Full Exterior Remodel
Chicago, IL 60618 James Hardie Siding Woodstock Brown Full Exterior Remodel
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Chicago, IL 60618 Exterior Siding Remodel in James Hardie Plank Siding Woodstock Brown, HardieTrim & Crown Moldings in Arctic White and remodeled Front Entry Portico.
Hopkins
Hopkins
Domaine DevelopmentDomaine Development
Garrett Buell
This is an example of a classic front door in Nashville with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Remodels and Additions
Remodels and Additions
Keystone DevelopmentKeystone Development
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and black floors.
Villa 5th
Villa 5th
Foresite HomesForesite Homes
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Miami with white walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Nic Abbey Luxury HomesNic Abbey Luxury Homes
This is an example of a hallway in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Door Replacement Projects
Front Door Replacement Projects
Rocket DoorRocket Door
JELD-WEN Aurora Fiberglass Door #5506 Mahogany, Ebony Finish, Thick Frosted Glass with Simulated Divided Light
Photo of a traditional front door with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Certainteed, Beechworth, James Hardie - Aged Pewter, Lincolnshire, IL
Certainteed, Beechworth, James Hardie - Aged Pewter, Lincolnshire, IL
Erdmann Exterior DesignsErdmann Exterior Designs
Photo of a large traditional front door in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Darien Colonial
Darien Colonial
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Ceramic Flooring
Ceramic Flooring
Burchill's FlooringBurchill's Flooring
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Interior Projects
Interior Projects
D&T Builders, LLCD&T Builders, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Philadelphia with a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Home A Rama 2016
Home A Rama 2016
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Sliding barn doors lead the way into office space. Photo by: Thomas Graham
This is an example of a modern front door in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
FlooringMasterFlooringMaster
This was created out of 8"x36" Porcelain Wood Planks and 24"x24" Porcelain Tiles.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Orlando with porcelain flooring, beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Vegas Spanish Villa
Vegas Spanish Villa
David Marquardt Architectural PhotographyDavid Marquardt Architectural Photography
David Marquardt
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Serendipity Project
Serendipity Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
entry/foyer
Medium sized traditional front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Residential H邸
Residential H邸
ARC FURNITURE POINTARC FURNITURE POINT
撮影 : 杉野 圭
Inspiration for a modern hallway in Kyoto with grey walls, a dark wood front door and a pivot front door.
Custom Wood Entry Doors
Custom Wood Entry Doors
Taber & CompanyTaber & Company
Custom made solid wood double doors with operable windows. Made from reclaimed hardwood that is rich in character and grain, the mouldings and panels are carved by hand giving the door an authentic feel . The iron hardware is hand forged.
Seabrook Island New Construction
Seabrook Island New Construction
Joshua M CorriganJoshua M Corrigan
Joshua Corrigan
Photo of a country foyer in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Mather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Mather & Sullivan Architectural ProductsMather & Sullivan Architectural Products
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Chicago with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Reclaimed Oak Sliding Barn Doors
Reclaimed Oak Sliding Barn Doors
Gleman and Sons Custom WoodworkingGleman and Sons Custom Woodworking
Reclaimed Oak Sliding Barn Doors
Photo of a medium sized rustic hallway in Orlando with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry
Entry
John D. Kelley ArchitectJohn D. Kelley Architect
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with a Light Wood 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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