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

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Berkeley Hills Midcentury Rancher
Berkeley Hills Midcentury Rancher
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Hired by the owners to provide interior design services for a complete remodel of a mid-century home in Berkeley Hills, California this family of four’s wishes were to create a home that was inviting, playful, comfortable and modern. Slated with a quirky floor plan that needed a rational design solution we worked extensively with the homeowners to provide interior selections for all finishes, cabinet designs, redesign of the fireplace and custom media cabinet, headboard and platform bed. Hues of walnut, white, gray, blues and citrine yellow were selected to bring an overall inviting and playful modern palette. Regan Baker Design was responsible for construction documents and assited with construction administration to help ensure the designs were well executed. Styling and new furniture was paired to compliment a few existing key pieces, including a commissioned piece of art, side board, dining table, console desk, and of course the breathtaking view of San Francisco's Bay. Photography by Odessa
Greenwich Residence
Greenwich Residence
Neiman Taber ArchitectsNeiman Taber Architects
This is an example of a classic front door in New York with beige walls, a single front door and a purple front door.
Miller's Meadow Farm Entry
Miller's Meadow Farm Entry
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Door color is Egg Yolk from Martha Stewart. Manufactured by http://www.simpsondoor.com/ Photography: Sean Litchfield
Entry @ Your Own Risk
Entry @ Your Own Risk
tuthill architecturetuthill architecture
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Miami with a purple front door.
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Quince Reverse Shed Eichler
Guy Ayers, ArchitectGuy Ayers, Architect
Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).
Entry
Entry
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Recessed entry is lined with 1 x 4 bead board to suggest interior paneling. Detail of new portico is minimal and typical for a 1940 "Cape." Colors are Benjamin Moore: "Smokey Taupe" for siding, "White Dove" for trim. "Pale Daffodil" for doors and sash.
Melgaard Home
Melgaard Home
UserUser
"Creekside" is my design response to this historically inspired new home and its position aside a wet season creek.
Photo of a classic porch in Austin with a yellow front door.
TCD Spring 2019 Showcase
TCD Spring 2019 Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Photo of a contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a yellow front door, brown floors and a single front door.
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Однокомнатная квартира для девушки 25 лет
Ксения ЕрлаковаКсения Ерлакова
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with black walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors and brick walls.
High Garden
High Garden
H3K DesignH3K Design
Patrick Ketchum
Inspiration for a medium sized retro front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a yellow front door.
Harbor View Hills
Harbor View Hills
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Design ideas for a classic front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Chatham Hideaway
Chatham Hideaway
Philbrook Construction Services Group, Inc.Philbrook Construction Services Group, Inc.
Abby Grattan - Grattan Imaging
This is an example of a classic front door in Boston with grey walls, a single front door, a purple front door and grey floors.
Seacliff Patio
Seacliff Patio
SSA Landscape ArchitectsSSA Landscape Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern hallway in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Austin Modern Home
Austin Modern Home
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
A 6' soffit provides for a covered entry experience for our clients guests. The ceiling is covered in select grade cypress, as well as, the rain screen. The concrete patio is stained and surrounds the pool on three sides. A splash of color is provided with the yellow front door. The stairwell is shaded by 2x4 cypress rainscreen as well. Photo by Paul Bardagjy
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Langlois DesignLanglois Design
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with green walls, a double front door, a yellow front door, white floors and wallpapered walls.
Indoor/Outdoor Living: Boulder, CO
Indoor/Outdoor Living: Boulder, CO
Caddis, PCCaddis, PC
Contemporary front door in Denver with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Portatec - Cedarbrae
Portatec - Cedarbrae
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Calgary with blue walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Bohemian hallway in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Mandeville
Mandeville
Lewis / Schoeplein architectsLewis / Schoeplein architects
Marisa Vitale Photography
Retro front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Douglass Street
Douglass Street
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture
Phil Rossington
Design ideas for an eclectic porch in San Francisco with a double front door and a purple front door.

Entrance with a Purple Front Door and a Yellow 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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