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Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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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.
Boulder Entry
Boulder Entry
Angela Wells Interior DesignAngela Wells Interior Design
Trent Teigen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Photos
Photos
Classic Lighting & Design IncClassic Lighting & Design Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Exterior & Interior of Frenchwood - double hinged inswing Patio Door & Windows
Exterior & Interior of Frenchwood - double hinged inswing Patio Door & Windows
Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement MilwaukeeRenewal by Andersen Window Replacement Milwaukee
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Bulverde Contemporary Home
Bulverde Contemporary Home
West Ridge Custom HomesWest Ridge Custom Homes
Ric J Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Beyond the Gates
Beyond the Gates
Eckard PhotographicEckard Photographic
Eckard Photographic
Victorian front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a medium 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.
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
La Habra Heights Spanish Revival Custom Home
BJ Peterson DesignBJ Peterson Design
Custom home for client's with extensive art collection who enjoy entertaining. Designed to take advantage of beautiful vistas.
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Orange County with yellow walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Chestnut Hill Kitchen, 3 Baths, Mudroom, and Master Closet 2015
Chestnut Hill Kitchen, 3 Baths, Mudroom, and Master Closet 2015
Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.
Evan White
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Boston with white walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Palmerston
Palmerston
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
Lisa Petrole Photography
Photo of a traditional foyer in Toronto with white walls, a double front door and a black 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.
La Quinta
La Quinta
McKee & CompanyMcKee & Company
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Interior Entry
Interior Entry
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
West Indies Exterior Style
West Indies Exterior Style
The Vision GroupThe Vision Group
CMS photography
Large classic front door in Tampa with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
studio PPARKstudio PPARK
Previous work sample courtesy of workshop/apd, Photography by Donna Dotan.
Medium sized beach style boot room in Boston with white walls, a double front door, a white front door and ceramic flooring.
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
J B Hall Custom HomesJ B Hall Custom Homes
Julie Albini
Inspiration for a large front door in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and orange floors.
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Perfect for the Florida sunshine, the full-length glass on this custom wrought iron door is guaranteed to brighten up your living area.
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Modern Front Entry Doors
Modern Front Entry Doors
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Unique contemporary home style features a wood and glass modern front entry door. Available at http://www.millworkforless.com/avalon.htm
Reserve Tour Home
Reserve Tour Home
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Fine Focus Photography
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Austin with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Gallery of modern entry doors
Gallery of modern entry doors
Foret DoorsForet Doors
Modern double door.Side panel with vertical window and clear laminated security glass
This is an example of a large modern front door in Miami with a double front door.

Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and a Double 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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