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Entry Door
Entry Door
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Entry door and powder room as part of Chevy Chase Washington DC bungalow renovation.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Blue Moon Ranch
Blue Moon Ranch
DMM DesignsDMM Designs
barndominium, rustic, front door
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Dallas with red walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Exterior & Interior Doors
Exterior & Interior Doors
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Photo of a medium sized front door in New York with red walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Kenneth Caivano MasonryKenneth Caivano Masonry
This is an example of a large classic front door in New York with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
French Normandy Residence
French Normandy Residence
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture
ENTRY WAY LIGHTING IDEAS
ENTRY WAY LIGHTING IDEAS
Classic Lighting & Design IncClassic Lighting & Design Inc
Photo of a medium sized foyer in Other with red walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Woodrow
Woodrow
UserUser
Large traditional foyer in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Custom Door Designs
Custom Door Designs
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Thomas DelBrase Photography
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Other with red walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Landscape Lighting Adds Outdoor Magic to Stately Ohio Home
Landscape Lighting Adds Outdoor Magic to Stately Ohio Home
LUX Landscape LightingLUX Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Shows Stunning Exteriors from Dusk to Midnight
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Cincinnati with red walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Denver with red walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Hemlock Brook Road
Hemlock Brook Road
Hayward & CompanyHayward & Company
Northpeak Design
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Boston with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Estate - Park City, Utah (37)
Estate - Park City, Utah (37)
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Salt Lake City with red walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: The Enclave at Glen Lakes Home. Location: Louisville, Kentucky. Site Number: EGL 40.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Louisville with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Stonebridge project
Stonebridge project
Premier Homes by JonesPremier Homes by Jones
Design ideas for a large classic front door in St Louis with a double front door, a medium wood front door and red walls.
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
石田ホーム株式会社石田ホーム株式会社
Small scandi front door in Other with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
2 Panel Historic Retrofit
2 Panel Historic Retrofit
Brenlo Ltd.Brenlo Ltd.
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Toronto with a single front door, a medium wood front door and red walls.
Carriage House in Weddington
Carriage House in Weddington
R+R DesignR+R Design
Front door/entry directly to sitting area and small car display for a WWII Willy's army Jeep.
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Charlotte with red walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Fountain District Infill
Fountain District Infill
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
The owners of this home came to us with a plan to build a new high-performance home that physically and aesthetically fit on an infill lot in an old well-established neighborhood in Bellingham. The Craftsman exterior detailing, Scandinavian exterior color palette, and timber details help it blend into the older neighborhood. At the same time the clean modern interior allowed their artistic details and displayed artwork take center stage. We started working with the owners and the design team in the later stages of design, sharing our expertise with high-performance building strategies, custom timber details, and construction cost planning. Our team then seamlessly rolled into the construction phase of the project, working with the owners and Michelle, the interior designer until the home was complete. The owners can hardly believe the way it all came together to create a bright, comfortable, and friendly space that highlights their applied details and favorite pieces of art. Photography by Radley Muller Photography​ Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Interior Design by Spiral Studios​
Bespoke remodel and extension of Grade II listed thatched cottage
Bespoke remodel and extension of Grade II listed thatched cottage
Hayley Watkins PhotographyHayley Watkins Photography
Hayley Watkins
Design ideas for a country foyer in Buckinghamshire with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Cherry Craftsman Bungalow
Cherry Craftsman Bungalow
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Thomas Del Brase
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with red walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with Red Walls and a Medium 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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