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Northwoods
Northwoods
Jim Kuiken DesignJim Kuiken Design
Design ideas for a contemporary porch in Minneapolis with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Four Bedroom Modern Stylish Detached House in Romney Marsh, Kent
Four Bedroom Modern Stylish Detached House in Romney Marsh, Kent
Smith Studios LtdSmith Studios Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Sussex with a single front door and a red front door.
Forest House - Exterior features
Forest House - Exterior features
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Seattle with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lawrence St Residence
Lawrence St Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
James Florio & Kyle Duetmeyer
Inspiration for an industrial front door in Denver with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Our Work
Our Work
White and Liebler ArchitectsWhite and Liebler Architects
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Modern colonial
Modern colonial
James Schettino ArchitectsJames Schettino Architects
Modern colonial
Design ideas for a classic front door in New York with a single front door and a white front door.
Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner
Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
This custom home was adapted from a Southern-living home. The clients named the home after the California winery where they were married : "Iron Horse." Step inside to see the unique, custom-designed features of this home. Photo by J. Sinclair
Kashiwa House
Kashiwa House
Arthouse ArchitectsArthouse Architects
Kashiwa Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Christchurch with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Breezy Oaks
Breezy Oaks
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Wes Ellis
Photo of a traditional entrance in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Outdoor oasis
Outdoor oasis
Leslie Landolt DesignsLeslie Landolt Designs
summer urns classic with green and white foliage
Classic front door in Toronto with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Lido Tropical
Lido Tropical
Clifford M. Scholz Architects, LLCClifford M. Scholz Architects, LLC
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Tampa with a single front door and a blue front door.
Eichler's Disco
Eichler's Disco
Alison Damonte DesignAlison Damonte Design
Photo © Bruce Damonte
Photo of a midcentury front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a yellow front door.
Lyme Hills
Lyme Hills
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
The occupants of the room feel like they’re poolside, even while inside. When they’re entertaining, it matters little whether guests are on the terrace or in the living room; it all feels like one great space. The four-wide bank of doors is designed so that the central two are hinged directly to the flanking ones. Thus, when opened, they are precisely aligned, it seems as if there are somehow only two doors, and the assembly appears less cluttered. A mechanized, roll-down screen descends from above to completely secure the opening against insects. When the screen is in use, the doors at the far ends are used for passage (a word of advice: make sure to devise a screening solution in any multi-door design).
Front Entry
Front Entry
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Fairview Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Other with a single front door, brown walls and a dark wood front door.
Country Club II
Country Club II
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Photo of a traditional entrance in Salt Lake City with a single front door and a black front door.
Bronxville, NY
Bronxville, NY
Marika Meyer Interiors, LLCMarika Meyer Interiors, LLC
Inspiration for a traditional front door in DC Metro with a single front door.
Circular Form
Circular Form
SWABACK pllcSWABACK pllc
This is an example of a contemporary porch in Phoenix with a single front door and a glass front door.
Idea Cottage in the Hamptons
Idea Cottage in the Hamptons
Historical ConceptsHistorical Concepts
courtesy Cottage Living
Traditional front door in New York with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Bedford Gardens House
Bedford Gardens House
Nash Baker ArchitectsNash Baker Architects
Entrance to the House at Notting Hill, London
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in London with a single front door.
Rough Hollow Entry
Rough Hollow Entry
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Winner of five awards in the Rough Hollow Parade of Homes, this 6,778 square foot home is an exquisite addition to the prestigious Lakeway neighborhood. The Santa Barbara style home features a welcoming colonnade, lush courtyard, beautiful casita, spacious master suite with a private outdoor covered terrace, and a unique Koi pond beginning underneath the wine room glass floor and continuing to the outdoor living area. In addition, the views of Lake Travis are unmatched throughout the home. Photography by Coles Hairston

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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