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Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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The Stocks
The Stocks
Mark Wray ArchitectsMark Wray Architects
Design ideas for a rural entrance in Wiltshire with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mid Century Modern Reno
Mid Century Modern Reno
Reiko Feng Shui DesignReiko Feng Shui Design
Design ideas for a midcentury front door in New York with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Leneeva Homes Build
Leneeva Homes Build
Mosaic Media MelbourneMosaic Media Melbourne
Mosaic Media Melbourne
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
The design of this timber cabin incorporates a practical yet charming mudroom to accommodate the busy family and its active lifestyle. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
First LampFirst Lamp
John Granen
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Leaded Glass Double Entry
Leaded Glass Double Entry
TLG Doors and HardwareTLG Doors and Hardware
Mahogany Double Door Unit With Clear Beveled Leaded Glass, Emtek Hardware, Sikkens Stain
Inspiration for a classic front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
More Custom Doors
More Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Diego with white walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
1930s Church Home Revival
1930s Church Home Revival
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a traditional vestibule in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Queensland Dream
Queensland Dream
Great North Interior DesignGreat North Interior Design
Medium sized victorian front door in Brisbane with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and wallpapered walls.
Interior Design - ingresso e vano scala
Interior Design - ingresso e vano scala
house A porterhouse A porter
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Milan with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Houston with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Ashdale Entry way
Ashdale Entry way
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a small farmhouse front door in Jacksonville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
New Farmhouse - Front Entry
New Farmhouse - Front Entry
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Bright and airy Foyer with stair open to Family Room.
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Columbus with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
La Jolla "Hollywood Spanish"
La Jolla "Hollywood Spanish"
K-Co Construction, Inc.K-Co Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
The Madison
The Madison
HIGHLAND HOMES LLCHIGHLAND HOMES LLC
Photo of a large traditional hallway in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Haskill
Haskill
Bridgewater Innovative Builders, IncBridgewater Innovative Builders, Inc
This home features an open concept entry way that gives sight lines to the concrete floating stairs, living room, kitchen and dining room. The steel beams are exposed throughout the home.
Bellevue (mid century modern)
Bellevue (mid century modern)
JLS Construction Inc.JLS Construction Inc.
Bellevue “mid-century modern” A jewel in the heart of Bellevue
Inspiration for a retro front door in Seattle with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Логово Степного Волка
Логово Степного Волка
Дом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла ЕгороваДом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла Егорова
Стеновые панели и классический карниз, дополняющие кухонный гарнитур, участвуют в композиции прихожей. Этим приемом архитектор создает ощущение целостности пространства квартиры. - Архитектор: Егоров Кирилл Текстиль: Егорова Екатерина Фотограф: Спиридонов Роман Стилист: Шимкевич Евгения

Entrance with 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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