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

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2011 AIA Austin Tour - Farm House
2011 AIA Austin Tour - Farm House
CCB DesignsCCB Designs
The Simpson 501 3/4 Lite door is painted tomato red and is set off by the ebony to the left and white shiplap of the exterior. Inviting red chair for taking off gardening gear.
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Castle del Rio, ArchitectsCastle del Rio, Architects
Castle del Rio Architects, Photography by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a classic entrance in Boston with a white front door.
Bright Aqua Blue Cottage Kitchen Window Nook and Dining Room Boot Bench
Bright Aqua Blue Cottage Kitchen Window Nook and Dining Room Boot Bench
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Diana Wiesner of Lampert Lumber in Chetek, WI worked with her client and Dura Supreme to create this custom teal blue paint color for their new kitchen. They wanted a contemporary cottage styled kitchen with blue cabinets to contrast their love of blue, red, and yellow. The homeowners can now come home to a stunning teal (aqua) blue kitchen that grabs center stage in this contemporary home with cottage details. Bria Cabinetry by Dura Supreme with an affordable Personal Paint Match finish to "Calypso" SW 6950 in the Craftsman Beaded Panel door style. This kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine summer of 2014 in the Kitchen Chronicles. Here's a quote from the designer's interview that was featured in the issue. "Every time you enter this kitchen, it's like walking into a Caribbean vacation. It's upbeat and tropical, and it can be paired with equally vivid reds and greens. I was worried the homeowners might get blue fatigue, and it's definitely a gutsy choice for a rural Wisconsin home. But winters on their farm are brutal, and this color is a reminder that summer comes again." - Diana Wiesner, Lampert Lumber, Chetek, WI Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure
Jersey Sound House
Jersey Sound House
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a traditional foyer in Newark with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Cozy Cottage
Cozy Cottage
Gatling DesignGatling Design
Photo by Ed Gohlich
Medium sized traditional hallway in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Dune View
Dune View
MAC Custom HomesMAC Custom Homes
Photos done by Jason Hulet of Hulet Photography
This is an example of a coastal entrance in Other with a white front door.
New House - Fairfield, CT
New House - Fairfield, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane - Tom Crane photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Door Photos
Door Photos
Door BeautifulDoor Beautiful
Various Entry Doors by...Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Medium sized contemporary hallway in San Francisco with yellow walls, travertine flooring and a white front door.
The Gambrel Roof Home
The Gambrel Roof Home
Kristi Spouse InteriorsKristi Spouse Interiors
The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal.
HALL ENTRADA
HALL ENTRADA
Maria Diaz LeguinaMaria Diaz Leguina
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in Madrid with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
The Hammocks- new construction
The Hammocks- new construction
UserUser
Photo of a beach style front door in Tampa with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Plantation Shutters
Plantation Shutters
Shades IN PlaceShades IN Place
Plantation Shutters add elegance and timeless to any room. They can be shaped to any form to custom fit any window and doors. Custom colors and custom stains make Plantation shutters one of the best window treatments available. http://www.shadesinplace.com
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Entry Way / Foyer Facing the Great Room
Entry Way / Foyer Facing the Great Room
LUX Quality HomesLUX Quality Homes
- Light hardwood stairs - WAC Lighting installed in the stairway - Added Elan 8” speakers IC800 in the ceiling
Photo of an expansive country foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Livable Modern
Livable Modern
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a feature wall.
BE_Некрасова
BE_Некрасова
Елена БунакЕлена Бунак
Inspiration for a small front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Gros projet à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Gros projet à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Les Rénovations LamblinLes Rénovations Lamblin
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
A capiz shell chandelier hangs in the double volume front entry hall. This fixture is a show stopper and creates visual interest in this space that is seen from the front door, living room and the upstairs walkway.
Chalfont Kitchen, Dining and Mudroom
Chalfont Kitchen, Dining and Mudroom
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Entrance with a Red Front Door and a White 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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