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Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Northcote House
Northcote House
Into interior designInto interior design
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in London with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a red front door, blue floors, a vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and a dado rail.
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Other with a single front door, a white front door and a dado rail.
Victorian Renovation
Victorian Renovation
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
Inspired by the luxurious hotels of Europe, we were inspired to keep the palette monochrome. but all the elements have strong lines that all work together to give a sense of drama. The amazing black and white geometric tiles take centre stage and greet everyone coming into this incredible double-fronted Victorian house. The console table is almost like a sculpture, holding the space alongside the very simple decorative elements. The simple pendants continue the black and white colour palette.
Family House - Richmond
Family House - Richmond
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in London with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white walls and a dado rail.
Upper East Side Apartment
Upper East Side Apartment
Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior DesignJamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design
Regan Wood Photography
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)
Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a dado rail.
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!
Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTDHolly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD
Medium sized eclectic hallway in Kent with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, an orange front door, multi-coloured floors and a dado rail.
Historic Farm House Renovations and Additions
Historic Farm House Renovations and Additions
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
Frank Shirley Architects
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured walls and a dado rail.
Mediterranean Residence
Mediterranean Residence
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Portland with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, orange floors and a dado rail.
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a victorian foyer in Boston with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Tulse Hill Home
Tulse Hill Home
Paul Craig PhotographyPaul Craig Photography
Photo of a victorian front door in London with green walls, a single front door, a white front door, terracotta flooring and a dado rail.
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
This checkerboard flooring is Minton marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm) and Aliseo marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm), both from Artisans of Devizes. The floor is bordered with the same Minton tumbled marble. | Light fixtures are the Salasco 3 tiered chandeliers from Premier Housewares
Victorian house
Victorian house
Ewelina Kabala PhotographyEwelina Kabala Photography
Ewelina Kabala Photography
Small victorian foyer in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a dado rail.
Elmbrae
Elmbrae
UserUser
A grand entrance hall in this super cool and stylishly remodelled Victorian Villa in Sunny Torquay, South Devon Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Newton, MA Historic Home Update
Newton, MA Historic Home Update
Morse ConstructionsMorse Constructions
Morse completed numerous projects in this lovely Tudor home built in the late 1800s in West Newton, MA. Among other renovations, we restored the ceiling of the main entry way. , Eric Roth Photography
Contemporary Victorian
Contemporary Victorian
RUHL STUDIO ArchitectsRUHL STUDIO Architects
Image Courtesy © Richard Hilgendorff
Inspiration for a traditional vestibule in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
My Work
My Work
Silver CrestSilver Crest
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, white floors and a dado rail.
Lizzie Green
Lizzie Green
Ben Sage PhotographyBen Sage Photography
Victorian hallway in London with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.

Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Dado Rail 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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