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Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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3 Chambord - The Dominion
3 Chambord - The Dominion
K. Miller InteriorsK. Miller Interiors
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Austin with yellow walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entertainer's Oasis
Entertainer's Oasis
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
This is an example of a modern foyer in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Nolensville New Build
Nolensville New Build
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Another angle.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Appleby Place
Appleby Place
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
The grand entrance into the home with a custom cut tile inlay and one-of-a-kind artwork to complete the space. The walls are finished with a molding to reiterate the elegance throughout the home and this ceiling has custom details with a large chandelier to maximize the 2-storey height.
Sinlea Vibe
Sinlea Vibe
Etched InteriorsEtched Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Charleston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
N Maney Avenue
N Maney Avenue
J Taylor DesignsJ Taylor Designs
Photo of a medium sized rural front door in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and wallpapered walls.
Nolensville New Build
Nolensville New Build
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Because this foyer was so long, the client desired for USI to create a larger statement piece to greet their clients. This 8' console really adds a nice touch to welcome their guest. By balancing the decor and embracing contrasting colors, USI was able to create a POP that will grab anyones attention.
Glenview Classic
Glenview Classic
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
A functional mudroom with lots of storage, durable flooring, and great sunlight.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Montemar Exterior Remodeling
Montemar Exterior Remodeling
Top Shelf ConstructionTop Shelf Construction
Photo of a farmhouse front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bali Modern
Bali Modern
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
Blaine Johnathan
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
2018 Parade of Homes
2018 Parade of Homes
Prairieland HomesPrairieland Homes
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
House of ArtFULL Living
House of ArtFULL Living
Baylis ArchitectsBaylis Architects
Photography by Ed Sozinho © Sozinho Imagery http://sozinhoimagery.com
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Door Restoration
Door Restoration
Hunter PaintingHunter Painting
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Seattle with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Board + Batten
Board + Batten
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Burlington with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Doors & Windows
Doors & Windows
Construction, Etc.Construction, Etc.
Large classic front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Transitional - Entry
Contemporary Transitional - Entry
Sesshu Design Associates, LtdSesshu Design Associates, Ltd
The art and rug in this entry reflect the homeowner's heritage and secondary home, making it a deeply personal space. The rich blues serve as the accent palette throughout the house.
Beach Mediterranean
Beach Mediterranean
Buchmann DesignBuchmann Design
Manolo Langis
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean boot room in Los Angeles with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Historic Wauwatosa Porch Remodel
Historic Wauwatosa Porch Remodel
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The ceiling was retained, retrimmed with 1 x 6 trim boards hiding the electrical runs. The clean sharp lines of the window and door are evident. A repurposed 90” x 38” wide entry door with mortised hinges and lock was refinished thus tying together the old with the new.
Brickyard Plantation Residence
Brickyard Plantation Residence
Spivey Architects, Inc.Spivey Architects, Inc.
Newport 653
This is an example of a traditional vestibule in Charleston with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Dark Wood 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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