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Entrance with a Red Front Door and a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse in Bozeman, Montana
Modern Farmhouse in Bozeman, Montana
Coldwell Banker RCI RealtyColdwell Banker RCI Realty
Jordan Siemens
This is an example of a rural front door in Other with a single front door and a red front door.
Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
Neolithic Design is the ultimate source for rare reclaimed limestone architectural elements salvaged from across the Mediterranean. We stock a vast collection of newly hand carved and reclaimed fireplaces, fountains, pavers, flooring, enteryways, stone sinks, and much more in California for fast delivery. We also create custom tailored master pieces for our clients. For more information call (949) 955-0414 or (310) 289-0414
Traditional Foyer Lighting
Traditional Foyer Lighting
Lights and HomeLights and Home
This fixture is a great addition to any traditional style room. It pulls the eye while still fitting in with it's surroundings.
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Custom Home Remodel, Daniel Island SC, Ralston Green
Custom Home Remodel, Daniel Island SC, Ralston Green
Nautilus Company, LLCNautilus Company, LLC
This view is looking from the dining area through the foyer, out the front door. The Mia Chandelier from GabbyHome.com is gorgeous and provides interesting shadows on the wall! Photo by Tripp Smith Photography
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Coastal foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Modern Cape Cod
Modern Cape Cod
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
A beautifully boarded stair hall welcomes you into this inspirational modern Cape Cod home. The spacious floor plan includes an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area, complete with a charming butler's pantry and home office. Photo Credit: Scott Amundson
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
William Byrd HomesWilliam Byrd Homes
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
The entry area became an 'urban mudroom' with ample storage and a small clean workspace that can also serve as an additional sleeping area if needed. Glass block borrows natural light from the abutting corridor while maintaining privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.
Marwell Cross Gardens
Marwell Cross Gardens
UserUser
Front door with decorative porch cover. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Design ideas for a country front door in Devon with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Texas Monthly Star Home
Texas Monthly Star Home
NuvolioNuvolio
Photo of a classic foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Pelican Residence
Pelican Residence
Malcolm Davis ArchitectureMalcolm Davis Architecture
Sea Ranch Images
This is an example of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Pacific Palisades House 2
Pacific Palisades House 2
Dworsky ArchitectureDworsky Architecture
View of Main Entry
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Traditional Lighting Design, San Diego
Traditional Lighting Design, San Diego
Tazz Lighting, Inc.Tazz Lighting, Inc.
Martin Mann Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in San Diego with a double front door and a glass front door.
Emmett Renovation
Emmett Renovation
Accubuilt Construction Ltd.Accubuilt Construction Ltd.
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Toronto with beige walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Northhaven Residence 3
Northhaven Residence 3
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Photography: Dan Piassick
Classic entrance in Dallas with a glass front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a classic foyer in Miami with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door and a dado rail.
New England Shingle House
New England Shingle House
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Boston with a double front door and a glass front door.
* 2011 THIRD PLACE - ASID - RESIDENTIAL * Scottsdale Elegance
* 2011 THIRD PLACE - ASID - RESIDENTIAL * Scottsdale Elegance
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCErnesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC
Scottsdale Elegance - Foyer - General View Stairway with wrought iron handrail
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Mill Creek Residence
Mill Creek Residence
Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.
Tim Lee
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Baltimore with a double front door and a glass front door.
Wimberley Modern Farmhouse
Wimberley Modern Farmhouse
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Austin with a single front door and a red front door.

Entrance with a Red Front Door and a Glass 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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