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

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Woods 11 Residence
Woods 11 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Architectural Photography
Expansive world-inspired front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.
Paradise Valley Ranch
Paradise Valley Ranch
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Longviews Studios
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Mandeville Canyon Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Mandeville Canyon Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The stair in the entryway reveals the views beyond at the landing.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
hugh residence
hugh residence
kevin akey - azd associates - michigankevin akey - azd associates - michigan
Large contemporary front door in Tampa with concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
West Bay
West Bay
LOTOS ConstructionLOTOS Construction
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Gahagan-Eddy Building CompanyGahagan-Eddy Building Company
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West Van Modern
West Van Modern
C&C Cutting Edge Carpentry & ConstructionC&C Cutting Edge Carpentry & Construction
Rene Picard Design, Legacy Developments, Upright Developments, C&C Cutting Edge.
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Vancouver with beige walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Lakeshore Residence
Lakeshore Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Houston with marble flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Warm Welcome
Warm Welcome
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
The designer and client had a one-of-a-kind vision of an entry where contemporary vocabulary and light-filled, welcoming grace could meet. Rich hardwoods, precise metal trims, and engaging asymmetry made it real. Ingenious engineering and craftsmanship made it work: Fabricated steel rods and brackets float protective canopies, and a hidden drainage system ensures the result will stand up beautifully for years to come.
Newport Beach - Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach - Balboa Peninsula
David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.
Aidin Foster
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Orange County with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
entry with entry waterfall
entry with entry waterfall
Soul SpaceSoul Space
entry door with entry bridge and small waterfall from the pool on the right hand side
Inspiration for a large world-inspired entrance in Sunshine Coast with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Aman 10
Aman 10
Ward+Blake ArchitectsWard+Blake Architects
Nestled into a sloping site, Aman 10 uses the hill’s natural grade to its advantage to capture views, create a daylight basement and control water runoff. A series of sod roofs cascade down the hill, blending the residence into the hillside. Slatted doors and walls create transparency, contrasted by a solid material palette of sandstone, redwood and bronze. Shed roofs define primary interior space joined by flat sod roofs capping transitional spaces. Photo Credit: Roger Wade
Broad Oaks
Broad Oaks
Partners in BuildingPartners in Building
Contemporary front door in Little Rock with a dark wood front door, feature lighting and a pivot front door.
House 395
House 395
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Vance Fox
This is an example of a large classic front door in Sacramento with black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
445 Solano Prado
445 Solano Prado
MIK ArchitectureMIK Architecture
Large modern front door in Miami with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Small Projects
Small Projects
Fredenhagen Remodel & DesignFredenhagen Remodel & Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Gates
Gates
Gates Doors & IronworksGates Doors & Ironworks
Photo of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Southern California Contemporary Home
Southern California Contemporary Home
Treasures Interior Design Inc.Treasures Interior Design Inc.
Annika Lundvall
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Los Gatos Contemporary
Los Gatos Contemporary
Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets - Larry FoxValet Custom Cabinets & Closets - Larry Fox
Entry wardrobe cabinet with decorative floating shelf. Boxed to ceiling and vented in toe kick for HVAC register.
Small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Rustling Cove
Rustling Cove
Smith BuildersSmith Builders
This gorgeous pivot door is made from Mahogany and Glass with full height glass sidelites. Photographed by Phillip Leach
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Austin with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with a Pivot 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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