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Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Lilian Rice, Estate landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, courtyard, pavers
Lilian Rice, Estate landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, courtyard, pavers
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Landscape and hardscape renovation - of Lilian Rice historical Rancho Santa Fe home. The Design Build Company designed the rear patio loggia, terraces, and courtyard along with fountains and mediterranean landscape plantings
Coronado Residence
Coronado Residence
Island ArchitectsIsland Architects
Photography by Werner Segarra
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door, granite flooring and a metal front door.
Baileyana 2
Baileyana 2
Black Bear Builders, Inc.Black Bear Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic front door in San Francisco with brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
TIVOLI
TIVOLI
Porebski ArchitectsPorebski Architects
Design ideas for a modern front door in Sydney with a single front door and a glass front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for a contemporary porch in San Francisco with a single front door and a black front door.
Carbon Beach
Carbon Beach
LMID, Inc.LMID, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mews House Battersea
Mews House Battersea
Browning Architects LtdBrowning Architects Ltd
Inspiration for a traditional front door in London with a single front door and a blue front door.
Cottage Tudor in Pasadena
Cottage Tudor in Pasadena
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
This cottage tudor home in the heart of Pasadena showcases original details and traditional elegance for a busy family of four. Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Copa De Oro Rd, Bel Air, CA
Copa De Oro Rd, Bel Air, CA
Prairie Home StylingPrairie Home Styling
Tim Krueger
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door and a grey front door.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and ASID Showcase Home
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and ASID Showcase Home
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
Traditional porch in Minneapolis with a single front door.
Shingle Residence
Shingle Residence
UserUser
Inspiration for a coastal entrance in New York with a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Timber Frame Dream Home - Northern Georgia Residence
Timber Frame Dream Home - Northern Georgia Residence
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
A charming front gate and storybook-like front entry greets visitors. Photo by Roger Wade Studio.
This is an example of a traditional front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Casa California
Casa California
Site Design StudioSite Design Studio
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a single front door.
New Zealand contemporary
New Zealand contemporary
Hamlet ProjectsHamlet Projects
Zinc door pivots to welcome guests
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Auckland with a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
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.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Constantine D. Vasilios & Associates LtdConstantine D. Vasilios & Associates Ltd
Rear entry stairway with skylights and entrance to exterior balcony at the landing. Peter Bosy Photography.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired entrance in Chicago with green walls, a single front door, a glass front door, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
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.
Boocock House
Boocock House
Jessop Architects LtdJessop Architects Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Auckland with a single front door.
Waldrum Residence
Waldrum Residence
Intexure ArchitectsIntexure Architects
Contemporary front door in Houston with a single front door.
Oak barn tree - case study
Oak barn tree - case study
UserUser
Howard Baker | www.howardbakerphoto.com
Medium sized rural entrance in Other with a single front door.

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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