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Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Red House Lane
Red House Lane
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Photo of a classic foyer in Surrey with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Ostaco Windows & DoorsOstaco Windows & Doors
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Toronto with a single front door and a grey front door.
North Carolina Home
North Carolina Home
J. Dimas DesignJ. Dimas Design
The entry to this North Carolina home boasts a beautiful area rug and a mirror with antiqued details to coordinate with the beautiful pendant fixture.
Квартира в ЖК Испанские кварталы
Квартира в ЖК Испанские кварталы
TB.DesignTB.Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира в центре Москвы
Квартира в центре Москвы
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Прихожая в стиле современной классики. На полу мраморный ковер. Встроенные шкафы, консоль изготовлены в московских столярных мастерских. Люстра и бра из муранского стекла. Зеркало - BountyHome. Сквозь один из шкафов организован скрытый проход в спальню через организованную при ней гардеробную.
Portola Valley Ranch
Portola Valley Ranch
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Front Entry Gable on Modern Farmhouse
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a grey front door.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
entry door and pet/muck wash station
Large country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Arts & Crafts House
Arts & Crafts House
Design StoreyDesign Storey
Inspiration for a scandi boot room in Other with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
DC Fine Homes Inc.DC Fine Homes Inc.
DC Fine Homes Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Anbau Hamburg-Volksdorf 1
Anbau Hamburg-Volksdorf 1
RYAN BAUGESTALTUNGRYAN BAUGESTALTUNG
Rural boot room in Hamburg with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Paso Los Cerritos
Paso Los Cerritos
Jay Andre Construction, Inc.Jay Andre Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Park Cities Traditional
Park Cities Traditional
Pauzer DesignPauzer Design
Design ideas for a classic front door in Dallas with a single front door and a grey front door.
Shady Oaks Lodge
Shady Oaks Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
This is an example of a rustic foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Just Around The CornerJust Around The Corner
This is an example of a medium sized rural boot room in St Louis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Deer Valley, Utah Retreat
Deer Valley, Utah Retreat
Massucco Warner Miller Interior DesignMassucco Warner Miller Interior Design
Photo of a rustic hallway in Seattle with beige walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Commodore Crescent
Commodore Crescent
JPR ArchitectsJPR Architects
Contemporary front door in Sydney with slate flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Photos by Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Inspiration for a traditional front door in New York with a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Front Door
Front Door
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Sacramento with a grey front door, grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая отделена реечными перегородками от зоны гостиной и столовой.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi entrance in Saint Petersburg with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Ната ВолковаНата Волкова
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional vestibule in Moscow with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.

Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Grey 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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