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Entrance with a Purple Front Door and a Green Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Stylish boot room
Stylish boot room
OakwrightsOakwrights
Country entrance in Essex with a green front door.
Edwardian Double Fronted House
Edwardian Double Fronted House
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Chris Snook
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rénovation épurée pour un appartement sur l'île de la Jatte
Rénovation épurée pour un appartement sur l'île de la Jatte
Stephane VascoStephane Vasco
Contemporary entrance in Paris with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Entrée et séjour à Saint Maurice
Entrée et séjour à Saint Maurice
Agence Anne LapointeAgence Anne Lapointe
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door and beige floors.
The Green Door Project
The Green Door Project
McNally JoineryMcNally Joinery
Photo of a classic front door in Other with a single front door and a green front door.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Boston with green walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Net Zero Energy Home
Net Zero Energy Home
J. W. Huber Architect LLCJ. W. Huber Architect LLC
Marvin Windows and Doors
This is an example of a classic front door in New York with a single front door and a green front door.
Martha's Vineyard - New Build
Martha's Vineyard - New Build
L. Thibeault & Assoc. LLCL. Thibeault & Assoc. LLC
Sarah Del Buono
Large coastal front door in Providence with a single front door and a green front door.
Whole House Remodel: Kitchen, Stairs, Outdoor Living Space
Whole House Remodel: Kitchen, Stairs, Outdoor Living Space
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Hub Wilson Photography, Allentown, PA
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a green front door.
My Houzz: Accessibility With Personality in an 1870 Home
My Houzz: Accessibility With Personality in an 1870 Home
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Boston with a single front door and a green front door.
Color, window trim and Mexican tiles
Color, window trim and Mexican tiles
Larcade Larcade, Interior Design and ColorLarcade Larcade, Interior Design and Color
We like to choose a metal color for windows and doors that add to the color relationship palette. The metal in this house is always green.
Photo of a mediterranean hallway in Other with a double front door and a green front door.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, floor to ceiling window in Berkeley hills, California
New Dwelling Surf Coast
New Dwelling Surf Coast
Baker Drofenik Architects Pty LtdBaker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd
front door centred on tree
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Small contemporary hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Сказочный прованс
Сказочный прованс
Евгения ШимкевичЕвгения Шимкевич
Design ideas for a traditional vestibule in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Door Canopies & Porches
Door Canopies & Porches
Garden Requisites LtdGarden Requisites Ltd
Scoop Porch with curved sides
Inspiration for a medium sized country front door in Other with a single front door and a green front door.
A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
滝本 香苗滝本 香苗
Kanae Takimoto
Inspiration for a vintage front door in Other with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
David Tsay for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a green front door.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, built-in bookcase, floor to ceiling window and sliding screen doors in Berkeley hills, California
Residential Exteriors
Residential Exteriors
Sundeleaf PaintingSundeleaf Painting
Traditional foyer in Portland with a single front door and a green front door.

Entrance with a Purple Front Door and a Green 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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