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Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Robert Young ArchitectsRobert Young Architects
Coastal porch in New York with a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Monroe Beach House
Monroe Beach House
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Nautical porch in Grand Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Minnetonka Shingle-Style
Minnetonka Shingle-Style
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
Photography: Susan Gilmore Contractor: Choice Wood Company Interior Design: Billy Beson Company Landscape Architect: Damon Farber Project Size: 4000+ SF (First Floor + Second Floor)
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for a contemporary porch in San Francisco with a single front door and a glass front door.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
MR.MITCHELLMR.MITCHELL
The warmth and character of Australian Spotted Gum beautifully partners superb Lichen Slate tiles throughout the interior and exterior of this coastal Victorian home. Quality finishes and hidden technology make this a truly inspiring and livable family home.
MTLA - Mendel Residence
MTLA - Mendel Residence
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary porch in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
中古住宅リノベーションLIFETIME七ツ池
中古住宅リノベーションLIFETIME七ツ池
ライフタイム株式会社ライフタイム株式会社
築46年の中古住宅をリノベーションしました。前の持ち主が大切にしてきた住宅をLIFETIME七ツ池としてショールーム兼事務所として蘇らせました。
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry detail. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Artisan Style 2015
Artisan Style 2015
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
Landmark Photography Great Neighborhood Homes ArtisanHomeTour.org
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Minneapolis with a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Even the utility entrance of the Schneider home offers a warm welcome, as guests are brought in by way of a stone path and stacked split-faced steps. An unassuming neutral palette is enhanced with Ipe decking and weathered fixtures. Ipe, a Braziian hardwood, is ideal for outdoor applications, lasting 25-40 years without treatment. As Gayle explains, "It is lower maintenance if you let it age naturally, like teak or cedar, but we've chosen to seal it yearly to highlight and retain more of the deeper, richer color." Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz
Lake Union Houseboat
Lake Union Houseboat
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Nautical front door in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor AustraliaVirtual Visitor Australia
Fingal residence
Contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Homes Portfolio
Homes Portfolio
LINCOLN BARBOUR PHOTOLINCOLN BARBOUR PHOTO
Photo by Lincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Portland with a single front door and a glass front door.
Parklane Drive
Parklane Drive
Portal Design IncPortal Design Inc
Complete house renovation and expansion of upper floor with basic materials. Photo credit: Portal Design Inc.
Photo of a beach style front door in Vancouver with a single front door.
Entry
Entry
PhotografxPhotografx
Photografx Team
Classic entrance in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Phinney Ridge Remodel
Phinney Ridge Remodel
ecco design inc. architectsecco design inc. architects
Craftsman front door photo credit: biancaelizabeth.com
Photo of a traditional entrance in Seattle with a single front door and feature lighting.
Sonoma Residence Entry Hall
Sonoma Residence Entry Hall
450 Architects450 Architects
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
entry
entry
Robert Young ArchitectsRobert Young Architects
Inspiration for a victorian entrance in New York with a single front door and a glass front door.
Covered Entry Porch
Covered Entry Porch
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Russ Tyson
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Boston with a single front door and a glass front door.
Cedar Park Residence 03
Cedar Park Residence 03
Michael Knowles, ArchitectMichael Knowles, Architect
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.

Entrance with a Single 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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