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

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Vereda Norte
Vereda Norte
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, beige floors and a glass front door.
San Jose Eichler
San Jose Eichler
BLAINE architectsBLAINE architects
Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in San Francisco with red walls, vinyl flooring, a glass front door and white floors.
Channing
Channing
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo By: Michele Lee Wilson
Photo of a classic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Artist's Haven
Artist's Haven
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional hallway in Charlotte with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Coastal front door in Tampa with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
The Grand Entryway.
The Grand Entryway.
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
The Grand stone clad entry with glass and wrought frame doors. Zoon Media
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Calgary with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Camelback Mountain Residence
Camelback Mountain Residence
True North Builders, Inc.True North Builders, Inc.
Contemporary front door in Phoenix with white walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Fork River Residence
Fork River Residence
Dynamic Architectural Windows & DoorsDynamic Architectural Windows & Doors
Fork River Residence by architects Rich Pavcek and Charles Cunniffe. Thermally broken steel windows and steel-and-glass pivot door by Dynamic Architectural. Photography by David O. Marlow.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary front door in Houston with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Bay Head Beach House
Bay Head Beach House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The clients bought a new construction house in Bay Head, NJ with an architectural style that was very traditional and quite formal, not beachy. For our design process I created the story that the house was owned by a successful ship captain who had traveled the world and brought back furniture and artifacts for his home. The furniture choices were mainly based on English style pieces and then we incorporated a lot of accessories from Asia and Africa. The only nod we really made to “beachy” style was to do some art with beach scenes and/or bathing beauties (original painting in the study) (vintage series of black and white photos of 1940’s bathing scenes, not shown) ,the pillow fabric in the family room has pictures of fish on it , the wallpaper in the study is actually sand dollars and we did a seagull wallpaper in the downstairs bath (not shown).
Likeness Farmhouse - Paleface Ranch
Likeness Farmhouse - Paleface Ranch
BRB Development, LLCBRB Development, LLC
Country entrance in Austin with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Brookschase Lane
Brookschase Lane
Lori Loomis InteriorsLori Loomis Interiors
Photo of a traditional foyer in Richmond with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Mary Ann & Bill’s Renovation
Mary Ann & Bill’s Renovation
Sandy Schargel InteriorsSandy Schargel Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Belleair Waterfront Condo Renovation
Belleair Waterfront Condo Renovation
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized front door in Tampa with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
River House
River House
Sally Weston AssociatesSally Weston Associates
Photo of a traditional foyer in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Woodlawn Residence
Woodlawn Residence
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Leonid Furmansky Photography Restructure Studio is dedicated to making sustainable design accessible to homeowners as well as building professionals in the residential construction industry. Restructure Studio is a full service architectural design firm located in Austin and serving the Central Texas area. Feel free to contact us with any questions!
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Added cabinetry for each of the family members and created areas above for added storage. Patterned porcelain tiles were selected to add warmth and a traditional touch that blended well with the wood floor.
Home 8
Home 8
Falke Photography - Arch and Interior DesignFalke Photography - Arch and Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Baja California Sur, Villa 201
Baja California Sur, Villa 201
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIAKevin B Howard Architects, AIA
Robin Stancliff
Large vestibule in Other with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Vestibule/Hallway/Stairs
Vestibule/Hallway/Stairs
Chris Sutherland PhotographyChris Sutherland Photography
Bohemian foyer in Other with metallic walls, a double front door, beige floors and a glass 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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