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AnkmarAnkmar
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Denver with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Chaucer Project
Chaucer Project
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Vancouver with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Tom Jenkins FilmsTom Jenkins Films
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This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Southern Colonial Style Home
Southern Colonial Style Home
Shane McFarland ConstructionShane McFarland Construction
Design ideas for a country foyer in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Snow Creek Custom Home
Snow Creek Custom Home
Fernie Home Builders Inc.Fernie Home Builders Inc.
Medium sized classic front door in Vancouver with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Classic Revival
Classic Revival
Gryboski Builders Inc.Gryboski Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Classic-Craft American Style door and sidelites
Classic-Craft American Style door and sidelites
UserUser
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door with high-definition Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door and sidelites feature energy-efficient Low-E glass and 3-lite simulated divided lites.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with a dark wood front door.
Double Mahogany Door With Transom
Double Mahogany Door With Transom
TLG Doors and HardwareTLG Doors and Hardware
Mahogany Entry With Flemish Glass, Wrought Iron Transom
This is an example of a classic front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Custom Home by Reynolds Architecture
Custom Home by Reynolds Architecture
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Inspiration for a classic front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Doors
Doors
Smith Building Specialties, Inc.Smith Building Specialties, Inc.
Arched Mahogany front doors with beveled glass from Smith Building Specialties.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Miami with pink walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
East Clay Street
East Clay Street
Piperbear DesignsPiperbear Designs
This house had been stripped of all its historic character during a renovation in the early 2000s. Our goal was to restore the charm expected in the details of a Church Hill home, while creating an interior layout for the modern lifestyle.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Hand made exterior custom door.
Photo of a large modern front door in Denver with white walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Entryway Doors
Entryway Doors
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Gane Perspective Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in Miami with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Decatur Craftsman
Decatur Craftsman
First Street BuildersFirst Street Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Atlanta with a single front door, a dark wood front door, medium hardwood flooring, white walls, brown floors and feature lighting.
Bedford Residence
Bedford Residence
Soler ArchitectureSoler Architecture
Olive trees flank the the stone pathway leading to the front entrance of this Mediterranean-style home.
Inspiration for a mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot2Sell Bella Vista Company This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Dallas with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Dunmore
Dunmore
Somner Macdonald ArchitectsSomner Macdonald Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Edinburgh with white walls and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with a Purple 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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